ctlls day 2 lesson observation
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Edexcel CTLLS
Day 2
Preparing to be observed
Did you…….
research Minimum Core/ communication questions?
have a go at accessing the VLE? complete the learning styles questionnaire? certificate copies for APL? send through photo for a student card? send details of your mentor to your tutor?
Minimum core task
Aim:
Introduce OFSTED & Edexcel requirements
for lesson observations
Learning Outcomes:
Examine the requirements for teaching observations Explore the preparation process for lesson observations Critically examine the criteria for assessing teaching Reflect on your last teaching observation/micro teaching
session and identify areas for development
Define it!
In groups you will be given a set of adjectives.
Take it in turns to define these words to your group.
Who will guess the most?
Order the adjectives:
Put the adjectives in order- you choose the order!
What’s the connection between all of these adjectives?
How do you feel about being observed?
Choose an adjective that matches your feelings.
How can you empower yourself about the process of observation?
Empowerment
Understand what the observer wants to see and give them this information
Be prepared! Check your plan against the observation
criteria at the planning stage. Use your tutor for support ( at the
planning stage if necessary)
What is an observer looking for?
In pairs, list all of the things you can think of that an observer wants to see.
Now check against a set of criteria. Within each category, what tips can
you give. Share your tips!
And for ICT….
Engage in online/elearning e.g. use a VLE Use software e.g. Excel, Word Communicate effectively using ICT as a
medium e.g. email Use the language of ICT appropriately e.g.
operating system. Hard drive
What might you need for an obs?
Register Student profiles Lesson plans Scheme of work Course information/module brief Records of assessment plus examples ILPs & tutorial forms References to E&D / ELM Lesson Profile (example & next slide…)
Lesson rationale and class profile
Why do we need these? What do they tell your observer? What kind of information will you include in
class profile?
Read and check. What format could you use for individual
learner profiles?
Student Profiles?
Student Name Comments
Donald Duck
Minnie Mouse
Brad Pitt
Helena Bonham Carter
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What is a scheme of work?What is a scheme of work?
Briefly discuss the questions below with a Briefly discuss the questions below with a partner.partner.
What is a scheme of work?What is a scheme of work? What role do schemes of work play?What role do schemes of work play?
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What is a scheme of work?What is a scheme of work?
According to Petty (2001:391)According to Petty (2001:391)“ “ It is a plan which organises course content, It is a plan which organises course content,
breaking it up into teaching weeks or lessons, breaking it up into teaching weeks or lessons, and putting it into a logical teaching order.”and putting it into a logical teaching order.”
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What role do they play?What role do they play?
A variety of teaching and learning strategies A variety of teaching and learning strategies can be identifiedcan be identified
They guide lesson planning by telling you They guide lesson planning by telling you what comes nextwhat comes next
They provide a guide as to whether or not They provide a guide as to whether or not you are running to scheduleyou are running to schedule
They are institutional requirements.They are institutional requirements.
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Where do they come from?Where do they come from?
The teacher must:The teacher must: interpret the syllabus/ curriculum/ interpret the syllabus/ curriculum/
standards standards plan a programme of workplan a programme of work organise resourcesorganise resources consider individual needsconsider individual needs
These are working documents.These are working documents.
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QuestionsQuestions
Who am I planning my scheme of work Who am I planning my scheme of work for?for?
What must I consider before I start What must I consider before I start preparing my scheme of work?preparing my scheme of work?
What ought to be the content?What ought to be the content? What What format do I use for my scheme of
work? What are my objectives?What are my objectives?
ActivityActivity
Look at some example schemes of Look at some example schemes of work. Do they help you answer any work. Do they help you answer any of your questions?of your questions?
Which of these schemes of work do Which of these schemes of work do you like best/ least? Why?you like best/ least? Why?
Observable verbs ??
Lesson plan
Look at an example lesson plan and answer the questions.
Criteria for assessment
How can you evidence units 2 and 3 practical criteria?
Look at pp. 8-10 in your teaching observation booklet and discuss in groups.
CTLLS observation booklet
What were the aims What were the aims and objectives for the and objectives for the session?session?
AIM:
Introduce OFSTED & Edexcel requirements
for lesson observations
Learning Outcomes:
Examine the requirements for teaching observations Explore the preparation process for lesson observations Critically examine the criteria for assessing teaching Reflect on your last teaching observation/micro teach
session and identify areas for development
Between session tasks:
Revisit an old lesson plan and evaluate against what we have covered today. (e.g. interaction patterns, differentiation etc)