Putney School of Art and Design

Teaching, Learning & AssessmentRefresher TrainingJanuary 10th, 2014

Aims of the Session

• To review & refresh lesson planning practice

• To review and discuss strategies for differentiation within lessons

Session Objectives

By the end of the session, participants will be able to/have completed:• A lesson plan (or the outline of one) which

demonstrates key components as discussed• Demonstrate an understanding of a variety of

strategies for differentiation and include at least 3 examples within their lesson plan

WHY PLAN?WHAT MAKES A GOOD LESSON?

Discuss!!

Lesson Planning Basics

• Set learning Aims (what the teacher intends to deliver)

• Set Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to demonstrate in terms of knowledge, skills, understanding by end of lesson)

• Plan for range of learning activities so all learners will reach learning goals

• Plan assessment strategies to measure extent to which outcomes have been achieved

• Plan for 70:30, learner:teacher input

Excellent Planning Would• Ensure each learning outcome has assessment strategy to measure

each learner’s progress• Build differentiation into foundation of lesson• Build assessment of existing knowledge/prior learning at beginning

of every lesson• Ensure a strong, clear beginning when learning outcomes and

goals are shared with learners• Ensure lesson has logical development and uses differentiated

activities and resources where appropriate• Incorporate a range of teaching and assessment strategies• Include a summary/recap of learning at end of session, possibly

including short reflective record by learner (exit card/learning log)

DifferentiationOne Size Does Not Fit All!

• Enabling learners to travel, via different routes, in different vehicles to a clearly signposted destination

Differentiation Basics

KNOW YOUR LEARNERS & THEIR NEEDSBuild a detailed group profile based on:• Initial assessment• Varied induction activities to test the water• Ongoing observation of learners and their progress• Consistent, regular checking of learning

Keep the profile current & use it as basis for lesson planning

Differentiation Basics

Build differentiation into the structure of lessons:• Set differentiated outcomes to stretch each

learner, e.g. ‘All will be able to…Some will be able to…A few will be able to…’

• Differentiate content, pace, process and assessment

Differentiation Basics

Start lesson with assessment of existing knowledge for example:• Targeted questioning• Peer interviewing• Quizzes & gapped handouts• Gallery walk questions

Note: Do change lesson plan if there are obvious gaps in previous learning that prevent moving on

Differentiation Basics

Engage and Maintain Learners’ Interest:• Begin lessons with variety of engaging activities• Organise flexible groupings• Use leveled targeted questioning (‘what if?’, ‘why?’ to stretch more

able• Design tiered activities including extension activities• Use leveled handouts• Use scaffolding/ladders where needed• Give instructions in different ways – verbal, written, recorded• Differentiate time given for tasks as needed• Facilitate peer explanations and assessment• Implement rigorous formative assessment

And please don’t forget:

• Use ILT to enhance learning when possible

• Plan promotion of equality and diversity into schemes of work and lesson plans

• Examples in good practice will be circulated