Reflecting recent trends affecting the education sector, this highly successful one-day training event is essential for experienced observers to update, refresh and extend observation skills and expertise. The event aims for quality and senior managers to improve the standardisation of lesson grading and explore best practice to secure a culture of constructive dialogue that results in real improvements in teaching and learning.
Overview
The Framework for School Inspection rightly places an increased emphasis on the importance of lesson observations for driving improvements in the pupil journey.
Content Covered Includes:
• Examine best practice and common pitfalls in observing teaching and learning
• Reflect upon the success of your current procedures in improving teaching and learning
• Raise awareness of what outstanding learning looks like and how it can be achieved
• Improve and update observation skills
• Strengthen judgements about learning and progress
• Develop accuracy in grading learning and explore the use of successful coaching methodologies in feedback to ensure the right messages are being received
• Develop practical strategies that engage teachers in constructive and professional dialogue towards real improvements in outcomes for pupils
• Develop strategies to promote a positive culture of observation for improvement in learning
For further information contact Nicola Bacon
tel: 0115 911 1113 or e-mail: nbacon@collegeleadership.co.uk
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