1. OUTSTANDING TEACHERS The Wizard of Oz model

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3. The scarecrow Careful planning where the SoW, medium term plan and lesson plan are carefully inter-linked Subject knowledge must be solid. Able to ‘go further’, answer questions and aware of the underlying issues Assessment data is used to inform planning and develop differentiated materials A range of pedagogic strategies are used If I only had a brain

4. The Tin Man Passion about your subject - this is infectious Believe your subject is important Care about all the students achieving and learning Care about all the students as individuals A “firm but fair” approach to classroom discipline Develop a climate of trust and respect in teacher-student and student-student relationships If I only had a heart

5. The Cowardly Lion Willingness to take risks in your teaching – Don’t shy away from controversial subjects – Let your students get involved in the planning, teaching and assessment of lessons Use a range of pedagogic approaches Be willing to challenge directives and the status quo Stand up for your beliefs If I only had the nerve

6. Dorothy Work life balance - get this right Bring your personal stories and experiences into the classroom Have a support network outside of your school (professional and personal) Leave school problems and issues at the school gate There’s no place like home

7. The Wizard Do something novel or special; create memorable experiences Involve the experiences of the pupils Bring into the classroom unusual or special things [or people!] (and encourage the students to do so) Get out of the classroom A little piece of magic

8. OUTSTANDING TEACHERS The Wizard of Oz model