Piggott School
Student Lesson Observers
The Idea• Kaizan – continuous improvement
• Student Voice
• Reading University
• Co-Constructive learning
The Process - students• Discussed with Y9 students - volunteers• Set up training days in collaboration with
Reading University• Implemented 2 days training• Piloted observations with teacher volunteers• Expanded to PGCE/GTP students and School
Self review programme• Now in Phase 2
The Process - Teachers• Discussed within the G & T working group• Invited collaboration with PGCE/GTP providers• Asked for teacher volunteers (G & T group)• Piloted observations with volunteers• Brought to the School Policy Development
Group – discussed pilot outcomes• Introduced to Teacher Training Programme
and School Self review programme
Advantages• School self review more rigorous• Teacher training more focused• Enhances student voice• Improves student/teacher relationships• Teaching and Learning improved• Benefits to Students? (students to explain)
Problems?• Politically controversial with some staff
The future• We are now in Phase 2
• Inviting students to Curriculum planning projects?
• Inviting students to building planning projects?