Targets Support S4: Plan and well structured Lessons Standard Prompts Not on track to meet On track to meet Meeting Embedding a) Impart knowledge and develop understanding through effective use of lesson time. little effective use of time and pacing. Lacks confidence to adapt learning as the needs arises. Pupils are often over or under challenged. Maintains the pace of the learning, is able to respond flexibly to events and have the confidence to adapt their teaching in order to respond to the needs of pupils. Lesson pace and learning is well maintained and shows constructive use of time. Learning is evident through well-paced activities . b) Promote a love of learning and children’s intellectual curiosity. Not yet able, or has limited ability, to take into account pupils’ responses and shows little evidence of being able to develop and expand on their knowledge, skills, understanding, interests, enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity. Employs teaching strategies and resources which support pupils in developing their knowledge, skills, understanding, interests, enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity. Interactions are carefully planned to allow learners to develop and apply knowledge, skills, understanding, interests and enthusiasm to a range of situations. Willing to take risks to capture interest and make learning interesting. Pupils can generally see the relevance of their learning and this often stimulates their intellectual curiosity. Consistently supports all learners to develop, enhance and new knowledge, skills and understanding in a range of circumstances and situations. Takes risks when making learning interesting. Pupils see the relevance of their learning and this stimulates their intellectual curiosity.
c) Set homework and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired. Homework is never or rarely planned and does not provide sufficient consolidation of learning. Little or no thought given to the possibility of out-of-school learning. Understands how and can sustain pupils’ progress and consolidate learning. Can design and set appropriate tasks. Plans homework that consolidates, extends and reinforces knowledge and understanding. opportunities for out-of-class activities which are safe and generally relevant and suitable . Plans focused homeworks and out of class learning that consolidates, reinforces and extends existing knowledge and understanding and helps pupils appreciate the need to revisit learning. opportunities for out-of-class activities which are safe, relevant and suitable . d) Reflect systematically on the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to teaching Not yet able, or has limited ability, to reflect or evaluate their own practice. Pays no or little attention to advice and does not accept constructive criticism to improve practice. Evaluates and reflects in order to improve on own practice. Assesses the effectiveness of lessons and approaches to learning, seeking advice from colleagues on how to improve, and acts appropriately on feedback and targets. Uses reflective practice in discussion with colleagues, accepts and acts upon advice and support. Shows ability to learn from both success and ‘failure’ by systematically evaluating practice, including its impact on pupils. Critically reflective in systematically evaluating their own practice, judging its impact on all groups of learners to inform future planning, teaching and learning. Acts upon advice and guidance to develop their professional practice. e) Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging curriculum within the relevant subject areas. Little involvement with or contribution to the design and provision of the curriculum. Works collaboratively with colleagues, and is aware of recent curriculum developments when adapting and/or developing existing curriculum. Collaborates with colleagues and has made contributions to curricular developments. Has contributed to curricular initiatives or developments and accepts/assumes responsibility for developing an aspect of the curriculum.