Developing Planning Skills

This module is part of the Teaching & Learning Skils Development course. Each module comprises a short introduction to key skills.  Teachers are challenged to implement these skils over the duration of a month and reflect on their progress toward outstanding provision. 

30 Day Challenge

To implement your new learning and support your journey toward becoming a master teacher the following skills, which demonstrate this module’s outcomes, should be practiced over the next 30 days

Where possible, find a colleague who you know is highly skilled in this area.

Shadow them and learn from them. Ask them to support you by observing you put these new skills into action.

Review your curriculum map

Meet with your curriculum coordinator and discuss vertical and horizontal alignment in your subject / class.

Review your lesson plan template

Does it contain all the elements required for an exemplary plan?

SMART Objectives

In all lessons, ensure that objectives are SMART

Prior Knowledge

In all lessons, implement one method of establishing prior knowledge

Closure

In all lessons, implement one method of assessment and closure