Evaluating+ICT

= Key characteristics of effective teaching and learning to aid observation of ICT lessons =

http://www.lgfl.net/lgfl/leas/lewisham/communities/ICT/resources/Secondary/Management/Planning/Curriculum_Auditing/KS3_Lesson_Observation_Checklist.doc The teacher: || ** Impact on learning ** Pupils: || ** Example observed in lesson ** || · Provides a sheet or wall chart sharing the objectives and make explicit new vocabulary · Questions pupils to check their understanding. || · Gain a clear understanding of what they are to learn. || || · Provides opportunities for discussion so that pupils can comment on and improve their work; · Provides time for pupils to reflect on what they have learned and a framework to support this  || ·  Assess the progress they have made; · Identify how they can improve their work; · Act as critical friends. || || · Identifies through whole-class discussion what is good about the work presented. || · Gain a clear understanding of the standards they are aiming for; · Recognise features of good work. || || · Builds on responses to help them take the next steps in learning; · In whole-class discussion uses examples of work to highlight how different aspects of their ICT work can be improved. || · See more clearly what they need to do next; · Are able to discuss next steps with each others; · In whole-class learn from each other how to improve. || || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Matches learning objectives to needs by pitching them at a level which challenges individuals; <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Celebrates success and set appropriate targets. <span style="color: red; font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Effectively pair pupils to maximise learning. || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Remain engaged and on task; <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Gain satisfaction regarding their own progress; <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Have a sense that they can continue to improve. || || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Frequently reminds pupils of the learning objectives and success criteria; <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Balance effective use of the plenary for reflection, for example, no hands up, questioning, paired discussion and reflective writing. || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Reflect on their learning; <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Focus on their learning objectives and success criteria; <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Measure their own progress and that of their peers; <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Take responsibility for their learning; <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Perform to a high standard and make good progress. || ||
 * ** Key Characteristics ** || ** Examples of teaching strategies **
 * Share learning goals with pupils. || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Explains the objectives;
 * Involve pupils in self-assessment. || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Helps pupils interpret learning outcomes in the context of their own work in ICT, for example, provides a sheet with success criteria for pupils to refer to, linked to the unit of work;
 * Help pupils to know and recognise the standards they are aiming for. || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Models success by providing an example of previous work;
 * Provide feedback which leads to pupils recognising their next steps and how to take them. || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Questions pupils in groups about their work;
 * Promote confidence that every pupil can improve. || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Provides positive and constructive feedback;
 * Involve both teacher and pupils in reviewing and reflecting on assessment information. || <span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 10pt; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; msobidifontfamily: Symbol; msofareastfontfamily: Symbol; msolist: Ignore;">· Maintains continuous dialogue about progress being made, using pupil whiteboards where appropriate