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This book focuses on the most common areas for improvement in teaching, learning and assessment that are regularly identified in lesson observations, including beginning and ending lessons, differentiation, assessment for learning, giving feedback and effective questioning. Many of the observations about these key topics are not fully understood by teachers, who remain unclear about what can they can do to improve.
Specifically written for use within vocational contexts, Sharrock helps you to fully understand these common areas for improvement, unpicks what good and poor practice might look like, and provides practical activities and strategies for you to use and adapt in your teaching. It therefore addresses the strong government drive to improve standards and the need to help FE colleges and other post-16 providers achieve this aim.
List of contents
Introduction: Improving learning through lesson observations Chapter 1 Lesson Observations Chapter 2 Beginning and ending lessons Chapter 3 Differentiation Chapter 4 Assessment for Learning Chapter 5 Giving Feedback Chapter 6 Effective Questioning Chapter 7 Embedding English and Maths Chapter 8 Promoting Equality and Diversity in lessons Chapter 9 Promoting British Values in lessons Appendix Suggested Further Reading
About the author
A qualified teacher and Ofsted inspector, Terry Sharrock has worked in education for 30 years, both in this country and the USA. Terry was a coach and cohort leader on the National Teaching and Learning Change programme, designed to improve teaching, learning and assessment in a number of contexts. He runs his own successful educational consultancy and regularly carries out observations of teaching and learning for a range of providers, as well as staff training on related topics.
Summary
Practical strategies for post-16 tutors to improve teaching and learning in the key areas identified in lesson observations.
