1. Secondary National Strategy © Crown copyright 2005 Progression – Role of the subject leader

2. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 Key Questions What are the characteristics of effective ICT lessons? Does our view of effectiveness differ in Key Stages 3 and 4? What are the obstacles which limit this effective practice? What do we need to do to overcome these obstacles?

3. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 Objectives for the session To review the progression in pedagogy from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 To identify the role of teacher intervention in coursework and the increasing independence of pupils To identify opportunities for building progression in ICT into schemes of work across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

4. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 Planning and progression Curriculum organisation Course structure and organisation Choice of schemes, syllabi, resources and materials Teacher allocations and experise Embedding of coursework and ICT skills thro’ KS4 Effective transfer and transition Use of intervention, booster and extension activities

5. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 What makes a good lesson? The pace of the lesson A clear and understandable lesson structure The teacher’s use of dialogue with pupils to check understanding and consolidate learning The use of teaching assistants who are familiar with the subject Careful planning to build support for individuals into lessons Questioning and group work Pupils analysing their work critically, suggesting improvements and refining their work independently Peer assessment by pupils to evaluate each other’s work in order that they can independently adapt it

6. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 HMI Review of Key Stage 4 Read through the extracts and identify the key issues for each paragraph: what features of a “good” lesson will have an impact on these features?

7. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 Effective Learners What forms of teacher intervention are necessary to ensure that pupils have the opportunities to display these characteristics?

8. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 What makes a good lesson? The pace of the lesson A clear and understandable lesson structure The teacher’s use of dialogue with pupils to check understanding and consolidate learning The use of teaching assistants who are familiar with the subject Careful planning to build support for individuals into lessons Questioning and group work Pupils analysing their work critically, suggesting improvements and refining their work independently Peer assessment by pupils to evaluate each other’s work in order that they can independently adapt it

9. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 Pedagogy and Key Stage 4 Read through the lesson plans for a coursework lesson. What characteristics of effective teaching and learning are being developed? Lesson planning and preparation ensure that pupils are supported fully in their progress in learning

10. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 Effective teaching Benefits and limitations of each lesson Preparation required (teacher and pupil) How do lessons support effective learning Professional dialogue needed to make less structured lessons effective – what support is needed? What changes might be made to own teaching and learning plans at KS4?

11. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 resources Core training ‘progression into and thro Year 9’ Bridging plans: from KS3 to KS4 GCSE Booster pack Transfer and transition materials to support curriculum progression throughout KS3

12. Secondary National Strategy ICT © Crown copyright 2005 Objectives for the session To review the progression in pedagogy from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 To identify the role of teacher intervention in coursework and the increasing independence of pupils To identify opportunities for building progression in ICT into schemes of work across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. What are your plans for future development and how are you going to move forward within your department?