The Classroom Essentials Programme Purpose: To support members of staff during their probationary period and beyond. To explain and review educational practice both in general and specific to Kirklees College. To provide a starting point for future CPD. To introduce you to the ATLC team & the Research & Development Centres. Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

The Classroom Essentials Programme Stage 1: Introduction to the process Introduction to the ATLCs & the RDCs. Self Evaluation Two sessions – Lesson Planning and Lesson Observation Developmental observation by ATLC Stage 2: 3-4 sessions one to one on themes arising from your self evaluation and the observation Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

Advanced Teaching & Learning Coaches The team consists of 10 ATLCs who work across college to support any aspect of teaching and learning

Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324 ATLCs - What we do… ATLC Support and Guidance for TLA VLE page – a variety of resources relating to teaching and learning. The self-enrolment key is ‘teaching’ KC Teacher Network A private network for teachers across college. How2teach – evidence based strategies Shadow/peer observe – can be arranged within teams or to link teams Working with link teams to support staff We also carry out project work; attend external & internal events to bring new innovative ideas into the college. All ATLCs support all areas of college, but contact your link team ATLCs in the first instance if you require any support for teaching and learning. Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

Who are we? Cathy and Graham Access, Teacher Education Business and Professional, Travel & Tourism Landbased & Science Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy Julia, Grace, Clare & Sam Foundation Learning ESOL & Community Learning English and Maths Creative Industries Childcare Shahid, Melissa & Nick Construction (Brunel) Engineering (Leeds Road) Process Manufacturing Health & Social Care Digital Industries Sport & Public Services Hospitality and Catering Contact cclarkson@kirkleescollege.ac.uk ex 7208 GPitchforth@KirkleesCollege.ac.uk ex7552 / 2232 jfarrar@kirkleescollege.ac.uk ex 2218 CJordan@kirkleescollege.ac.uk ex 7233 GClifford@kirkleescollege.ac.uk ex 2818 sshepherd@kirkleescollege.ac.uk ex 2346 / 7114 sakudi@kirkleescollege.ac.uk ex 2265 MSykes@KirkleesCollege.ac.uk ex 7833 NTaylor01@kirkleescollege.ac.uk ex 7133

Research & Development Centres The RDCs in HC & DC are open for use by staff at all times. They are staffed by the ATLC team. The opening times for the centres change weekly. See daily comms or the RDC calendar for up to date availability of ATLCs. Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324 Join in! Visit the ATLC Support and Guidance for TLA page on the VLE and find useful resources. Take part in professional discussions on Yammer Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324 ATLC VLE page Find resources for all aspects of teaching and learning on the ATLC VLE page Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

KC Teacher Network A private network for teachers across college. Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

How2teach resources Generic teaching strategies, based on evidence-based practice. These are regularly updated so keep taking a look for some new ideas for your classroom Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324

Self Evaluation The list is based broadly on the criteria used to evaluate teaching & learning in a lesson observation. For each item score yourself 1 = I feel confident with this and don’t feel I need to work on this. 2 = I feel confident with this but have some questions. 3 = I feel fairly confident with this would like to develop. 4 = I am worried about this but this isn’t a priority for me 5 = I am worried about this and would like to work on this.

Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324 Questions What questions do you have? What could you do if you think of a question later? Huddersfield Centre – 7751 Dewsbury Centre - 2324