“… standards in writing and mathematics

… listening to the gramophone.

The Times 1912

are declining because young people are spending too much time….

Economic climateLearners commitment to learning

Lifelong learnersTechnologicalInitiatives and changing educational landscape

Focused on everyday teaching

Ownership of CPD

To become a more reflective and forward-thinking practitioner.

The ability to facilitate expressive class discussions

The opportunity to try new strategies without a fear of failure and with the support of colleagues.

Instil a coaching culture

Confidence and competence

Credit for CPD

Sharing best practiceReflection and collaboration

Skills for lifelong learningAll children aspire to a higher level of thinking

Student engagement and motivationStudents identify patterns in their learning

Independent and personalised learning

Reflective and creative learners

Opportunities for paired or group work

Adds structure to thought processes

Allows us to imagine what we want our students to be – creative, independent, functional, reflective,

team players and work towards this!

What issue am I interested in researching?

Why do I want to research this issue?What kind of evidence can I gather to show why I am interested in this

issue?

What can I do? What will I do?What kind of evidence can I gather to show I am having an influence?How can I explain that influence?How can I ensure that any judgments I make are reasonably fair and

accurate?

How will I change my practice in the light of my evaluation? 

Where do I go? What is my responsibility in terms of dissemination?

“I can’t do it.”“It’s too hard.”“I’m finished.”

“Will that do?”“I don’t think I was here that day.”“I can’t think of anything to write.”“How do you start it?”

“Will you do it for me?”

Girls and PhysicsAfL – comments only markingPromoting higher order thinking skills in KS3

English - Blooms TaxonomyLeading change to vertical tutoring to ensure

effective support for students

Raising boys' attainment in...Pupils as researchers

Personalising learning in mixed ability classes

Use of pupil voice and assessment for learning