Inspection

Briefing – Episode 56, Deadlines

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Jul 202012
 

A word crops up in here which many people have problems with.  Assertive – Lots to say on assertiveness that we’ll save for later, but a crucial skill for all teachers is to be assertive.

Draw a line in your mind.  At one end write the word aggressive and at the other, passive.

Aggressive is not good.  If you are in any way aggressive education is not the industry for you, you should leave before you get sacked.  Passive is not good.  If you are in any way passive education is not the industry for you, you should leave before you get sacked.

Assertive is right in the middle.  It’s features are firm but fair. Honest, truthful and clear.

I think I’ve made my point.

Briefing – Episode 53, Playing games

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Jun 012012
 

Got some good suggestions for games to play as part of your teaching? Your subject specific websites might be a good place to look if you are short of ideas, but maybe you should look at developing your own.  Start by reading Game Frame and see where that takes you.  Ken Robinson is also good on this.

The two books I suggest are:

Game Frame – Aaron Dignan ISBN 1451611056

Reality is broken – Jane McGonigal ISBN 0224089250

… and the two videos are here and here.

Does your school have a policy in this area?  I’d love to find out if the swing back to chalk and talk is a definite trend rather than just a minor blip.  Let us know here or over on youTube.

Briefing – Episode 30, Ofsted leadership and management

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Dec 162011
 

Sorry about the dig, couldn’t help it, and lets not forget that according to the Ofsted annual review 71% of Leadership and management (secondary, that is… 92% for nursery, 64% Primary) is good or outstanding.

So how big is the word “behaviour” in your school?  What is being suggested and what impact is it having on your Christmas vacation?  Do let us know at info@astartog.co.uk and please do subscribe either here or at our youtube channel.

Briefing – Episode 29, The quality of teaching: Ofsted’s 11, part 2

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Dec 072011
 

Part two of our introduction to Ofsted’s 11 criteria that inspectors will consider when looking at the “Quality of teaching in the school”.  The complete document, which is OFSTED Reference number 110128 can be found here.

What training have you already received on the new framework?  Let us know by leaving a comment or by email to info@astartog.co.uk, and do please subscribe.

Briefing – Episode 28, The quality of teaching: Ofsted’s 11, part 1

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Dec 072011
 

The draft inspection framework has been out  since September 2011 so you are probably aware of it by now.  It’s not a horrible document, but as ever it is all about interpretation and implementation.  Once inspections get under way we’ll be after feedback so do let us know your experiences at info@astartog.co.uk and do subscribe.

Briefing – Episode 25, We get up and move about

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Nov 222011
 

How do you encourage your learners to get up and move around?  Does your school support subjects that allow, indeed encourage their students to walk around the classroom?  You would be amazed how many schools and teachers still keep learners sat down at all times.  What do you think?  Let us know at info@astartog.co.uk, and as always, don’t forget to subscribe.

Briefing – Episode 24, Planning good lessons

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Nov 182011
 

If you are new to A* to G and are interested in moving your lessons “from good to great”, do have a look at briefing episodes 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.  You can also search the A* to G archive by tags, simply click any of the words in the “Tags” list on the right and posts tagged with that word should be listed for you.

Are we planning too much or not enough?  Let us know your thoughts by commenting on the posts or by email at info@astartog.co.uk and don’t forget to subscribe.

 

 

Briefing – Episode 16, From good to outstanding 2

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Oct 142011
 

More for you to consider in that transition from being a good teacher to being an outstanding one. Is it as simple as ensuring that the learners are doing all the work?

What do you think?  Let us know by commenting here, emailing info@astartog.co.uk and subscribing.

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