Claverham Community College CPD Professional Learning Communities

Expected Outcomes: Staff actively involved in being reflective practitioners Quality of learning and teaching will build and further improve on existing good practice Pupils will become more independent learners Pupil progress and achievement will improve – all targets will be achieved

School Improvement Professional Review Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Professional & Occupational Standards Embedding the Links…..CPD improving teaching and learning. Active Engagement Techniques AfL Independent learners Group WorkLearning Styles Behaviour for Learning

Impact Evaluation Aims To examine a variety of strategies for creating the appropriate behaviour for learningand select five key ones to help staff. Implementation Research Discussion’ Peer observation Reflection Next Steps Avoid confrontation Praise and encouragement Well planned, appropriate lessons Language choice – body language Review Teacher language Rules, routines Personal relationships Rewards and consequences Calm Project Title: Behaviour for learning Names: Esther, Miriam, Laura, Mariette, David, Steve, Garry, Barnes, Roger, Mike.

Impact Evaluation Develop effective learners through the key stages Aims What we wanted to do Chose several key areas: Self Assessment The bigger picture Team work/ lead role Evaluation of work Implementation How we did it Address the areas within the structure and planning of lessons or a sequence of Lessons as necessary. Be aware the development of the skills as pupils move through the school. “learning community” Next Steps What we will do differently now Take risks Variety is spice Pupils gain ownership/responsibility and therefore independence Praise & positivity Enthusiasm Social skills Confidence Review What we learnt Project Title: Effective Learners Names: CEB DJW DHP GMT JSA ORB LAP, MPC, LCG, REE, RCC

Impact Evaluation Aims What we wanted to do Implementation How we did it Next Steps What we will do differently now Review What we learnt Project Title: Group Work Names: NB, BJB, LJC, RMF, HF, LPJ, AJK, PR, RT,AW To look at different ways to structure/ manage group work. To Investigate effective intervention strategies so all groups/ group members are making progress. To investigate ways of evaluating/ assessing group work In pairs, we carried out a variety of different group work strategies across the key stages and groups. Two lessons observed per pair. Evaluation tasks were devised as appropriate to the different tasks. Enjoyable Increases participation Improves communication Problem solving skills Independence Responsibility for own learning Builds confidence Can work to their strengths Careful planning important Assessing progress Use techniques such as the jigsaw and envoy Share and take turns for low ability/ lively groups Develop effective assessment techniques/ opportunities for the group work and the knowledge. Build knowledge from Year 7.

Impact Evaluation Increase pupil involvement and interest in lessons. Encourage pupils to become more independent learners Be more creative with regards to our lesson planning Aims What we wanted to do Discussion of current practices used and sharing of current good practice Review of research materials and discussion of ‘appropriateness’, benefits, potential problems, concerns etc… of each of the main areas within Active Engagement. Implementation How we did it Incorporate more Active Engagement techniques in lessons and use a larger variety of activities. Allow pupils to develop confidence by working more independently from year 7. Next Steps What we will do differently now Pupils are a sum of their varied experiences and as such lessons need to be varied and engaging to have a long term impact on their learning and ability to learn independently. Review What we learnt Project Title: Active Engagement Techniques Names: JMP, TS, KAD, RLB, AGB, TAP, TCB, WJW, RBT

Impact Evaluation Aims What we wanted to do Implementation How we did it Next Steps What we will do differently now Review What we learnt Project Title: Learning Styles Names:JJG, PJH, DBO, JW, RCT and RMR Kinaesthetic activities allow for multi-sensory learning. Staff need to have confidence and knowledge in how to adapt their delivery to meet a variety of learning styles – ‘think outside the box’. Smaller classes and bottom sets may be easier to ‘take a risk’ with which can then be applied in other classes. Pupils appreciate an opportunity to learn in a non-traditional way – increasing engagement, learning and behaviour. Every subject area allows for auditory, visual AND kinaesthetic learning. We are in danger of getting stuck in our ways. Researched and discussed several techniques commonly used to allow for multi-sensory learning and related them to our own teaching. Identified 2 classes with similar learning content. One to be delivered in a a traditional method and one to be delivered using techniques discussed and researched. Compare the results, ask for pupil feedback. Use a variety of researched techniques in a lesson and compare to pupils previous learning, behaviour or engagement. Identify pupil learning styles, where possible, in classes taught – specifically lower sets. Highlight opportunities to cater for different learning styles in lesson plans and schemes of work. Be imaginative where possible…take a risk! Share ideas of good practice and useful resources. Identify how far our delivery catered for differing learning styles. Embed opportunities for multi-sensory learning into our teaching.

Impact Evaluation Embed aspects of Assessment for Learning into our teaching Aims What we wanted to do Use of teacher led questioning in a secure environment to promote confidence that every pupil can improve The use of Peer and Self Assessment The use of assessment criteria in order for pupils to understand where they are at, what they need to do to improve and how they are going to get there Implementation How we did it Train pupils from year 7 in peer and self assessment techniques and use of assessment criteria See if possible to link AFL with APP AFL is a very broad topic area so would probably pick one area and all pairs would focus on this Next Steps What we will do differently now Teacher led questioning, open ended questions that are broken down so that all levels of ability can access them and thus Improve confidence. Building In thinking time. Use of an able pupils work to draw out correct technique Choice of topic important Peer and self assessment. Use of mark schemes or assessment criteria to enable pupils to peer and self assess Lower ability groups would need assessment sheets ‘scaffolding’ Development of assessment criteria and training for pupils in how to use it is vital if they are to access AFL. Making assessment Criteria accessible to all through use of language Review What we learnt Project Title: Assessment for learning Names: VLS, CHW,SAR,SHJ,PA,MJC,FAK,ECG,PLC,OF,SMG,TLS,HMA,HRP,ST

Impact evaluation: Vast majority (97%) of staff actively involved in being reflective practitioners 89% Staff have undertaken relevant CPD including the opportunity to reflect and share what they have learnt this will build and further improve on existing good practice Pupils have been observed as being more independent learners in some areas Teacher Assessments, GCSE and Vocational results are pending. Staff actively involved in being reflective practitioners Quality of learning and teaching will build and further improve on existing good practice Pupils will become more independent learners Pupil progress and achievement will improve

Even better if … Timings of meetings facilitated the peer observations All observations had been completed Observations focussed on the activity More structured coaching/mentoring model throughout the process

So what now? Findings have been shared and will be implemented by staff in their planning next year CPD structure will continue next year Topics will be linked to the Key Priorities

And finally …. Thank you to the group leaders for facilitating the sessions and thank you all very much for your support, participation and contribution. Have a lovely summer!!