Principle 3
The Principle: Good teaching and learning means employing a blend of approaches, including direct teaching.
The correct balance of teacher-led learning and pupil-led learning is likely to secure the greatest progress for learners. Three key areas are addressed in this section. The second one, ‘Scaffolds to support independence’, provides a bridge from teacher- to pupil-led learning.
These are the areas addressed: ➢ Direct Teaching ➢ Scaffolds to Support Independence ➢ Pupil-Constructed Learning
Video Introduction
Literature Review
With what research did we engage?
An Ethic of Excellence - Ron Berger
The Components of Authentic Learning - Rule, Audrey C.
Using Authentic Contexts to Academically Motivate Students - Willems, Patricia P.; Gonzalez-DeHass, Alyssa R.
What has this meant for us?
Early Years
- Free Flow, Topic lead, pupil voice, independent activities and enhanced provision. - Hands on approach, observation, modelling flashcards, drillio)
- Effective questioning. Real life authentic experiences. Growth mindset, links to the four purposes, teacher-let small focus groups (short sharp bursts).
Progression Step Two
-Carousel approach, pupil voice, balance, real, relevant curriculum. - Continuous provision, challenges. Literacy and numeracy transfer of skills. Scaffolding, WAGOLLS and structure slips. - Working wall, 'brain, buddy, board, boss'. Classroom routine. - Help your self shelf. Questioning. Reflection, Ownership of learning.
Progression Step Three
- Rotations for Maths and topic. Facilitating independent groups.
- Pupils encouraged to find things out for themselves and experiment. Scaffolds, e.g. manipulatives, word banks, shared writing, maths and literacy mats, mats and literacy working wall. - Direct teaching, teacher input at the start of a lesson, modelling examples. E.g. written method in maths. - Mini plenaries throughout the lesson. - REAL projects, opportunities for applying skills independently and choice of presentation. - Fluency work and revisiting previously taught skills. - Pupil voice.
Pupil Voice
Year Four pupil:
"I have loved meeting George. We are going to set up our own company and I would like it to be like his, using a hobby that I love to inspire my designs."
Evaluations
Evaluations 2024
