This training is facilitated by Samantha Austin School Improvement Director for Teaching & Learning

As a Team Leader for AQA (English Literature) Sam is fortunate to have attended their two-day standardisation. Where they assess and discuss responses from students. Over the years, these discussions have provided invaluable insight into the assessment objectives and the misconceptions that still are prevalent in some schools. Remedying these to improve literature results at the schools Sam has worked; Sam will be providing a half-day CPD session on how to teach English Literature to achieve the best possible outcomes for our students.

Objectives:

• An in-depth exploration of the assessment objectives, including the misconceptions around them.
• An exploration of teaching approaches that will enable learners to secure ‘easy’ marks (grade 4s)
• An exploration of teaching approaches that will enable potential high achievers to secure grade 7-9s.
• An exploration of teaching approaches that will develop learners’ essay writing skills, including introductions, analysis and structuring of essays.
• Discussion and tasks using some standardised material from AQA to develop teachers’ accuracy of marking and to develop their understanding of how and when marks are awarded.

Outcomes:

Attendees will leave armed with a greater knowledge of:

• How, why and what the exam boards are awarding for
• What the exam boards are prioritising
• Assessment objectives
• A wide range of teaching approaches and strategies to support effective teaching
• Increased accuracy of marking to support moderation and standardizing within their faculties

This meeting is for PSHE Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Secondary SENCO Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for DT Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

Consolidating Classroom Practice (CCP) provides teachers with in-depth coaching tailored to a self-assessment of their teaching. It provides opportunities to deepen their understanding of high quality classroom practice and teaching and learning. Participants improve their teaching through facilitated practice and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues.

The programme supports a wider range of teaching activities, including: planning lessons, starter activities, and plenary sessions, questioning techniques, engaging in learning, challenging learning, assessment and adaptive teaching strategies.

The CCP builds confidence of staff to become used to class observations and adopt a positive “can do” attitude.

This is a repeat of last year’s course.

This meeting is for Behaviour Partners Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for TAs Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Heads of Sixth Form Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

Consolidating Classroom Practice (CCP) provides teachers with in-depth coaching tailored to a self-assessment of their teaching. It provides opportunities to deepen their understanding of high quality classroom practice and teaching and learning. Participants improve their teaching through facilitated practice and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues.

The programme supports a wider range of teaching activities, including: planning lessons, starter activities, and plenary sessions, questioning techniques, engaging in learning, challenging learning, assessment and adaptive teaching strategies.

The CCP builds confidence of staff to become used to class observations and adopt a positive “can do” attitude.

This is a repeat of last year’s course.

This meeting is for Librarians who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for DSL lead practitioners who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

Consolidating Classroom Practice (CCP) provides teachers with in-depth coaching tailored to a self-assessment of their teaching. It provides opportunities to deepen their understanding of high quality classroom practice and teaching and learning. Participants improve their teaching through facilitated practice and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues.

The programme supports a wider range of teaching activities, including: planning lessons, starter activities, and plenary sessions, questioning techniques, engaging in learning, challenging learning, assessment and adaptive teaching strategies.

The CCP builds confidence of staff to become used to class observations and adopt a positive “can do” attitude.

This is a repeat of last year’s course.

This meeting is for RE Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

Consolidating Classroom Practice (CCP) provides teachers with in-depth coaching tailored to a self-assessment of their teaching. It provides opportunities to deepen their understanding of high quality classroom practice and teaching and learning. Participants improve their teaching through facilitated practice and the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues.

The programme supports a wider range of teaching activities, including: planning lessons, starter activities, and plenary sessions, questioning techniques, engaging in learning, challenging learning, assessment and adaptive teaching strategies.

The CCP builds confidence of staff to become used to class observations and adopt a positive “can do” attitude.

This is a repeat of last year’s course.

This meeting is for Health & Social Care Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Art Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for DT Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Secondary SENCO Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Behaviour Partners Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Behaviour Partners Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Librarians who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Heads of Sixth Form Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for TAs Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for PSHE Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for RE Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Secondary SENCO Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for DT Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Behaviour Partners Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for DSL lead practitioners who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Heads of Sixth Form Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Art Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.

This meeting is for Health & Social Care Leads who are members of the SWAN Alliance.