Leading Learning at Coleg Gwent

Frank Coffield Only Teachers can change Teaching (Geoff Petty 2009)

OBJECTIVES AND QUESTIONS WE ASKED OURSELVES AFTER INSPECTION IN 2005 What do we need to do first? Who needs to be involved? How do we ensure reliability and validity of the project? How do we involve all teachers? Why isn’t Good, good enough? What does Excellent look like for Teachers, Managers, Learners?

Project Improvement Team (PIT) 2008 VP Quality & Curriculum Manager L & D Manager Quality Manager T & L Manager e-learning Academic Leaders

Outcomes Knowledge (thorough) Skill (strong) Transfer (exec implementation) Study the theory10%5%0% Demonstration/modelling30%20%0% Practice/simulation60% 5% Peer coaching during and after training 95% Reflective Practice - Joyce and Showers (Geoff Petty 2008)

Leading Learning Better than the minimum standard Minimum standard …………………………………………………………………………………………… Worse than the minimum standard We need to work on the weakest, but not forget the best Teachers in my team Best Worst Supported experiments Supported experiments plus further monitoring and support All teachers are improving, even the best Supported Experiments

Leading Learning Classroom observation Reflective practice and mentoring Staff Development Teaching & Learning booklet Observation training Systematic monitoring of observations Internal review Paired observations Learning Mentors (GROW) Teaching Development Observations Faculty agendas Curriculum meetings INSPIRE Manager directed ILT Skills Audit Practical Toolkit training Leading Learning model

Staff Development Geoff Petty- Evidenced Based Teaching Academic Leaders-Inspire sessions Observation training to bespoke competency framework Learning Mentors – Inspire sessions and Mentoring Geoff Petty – Advanced Teaching Skills

The ‘Geoff Effect’ !

Supported Experiments and Geoff Petty ALL teachers attended Geoff Petty training day by Faculty teams. Heads of School required to be with their teams and lead them on the day. Extra session for managers after the main training event. 5 days in total on Evidenced Based Teaching Methods. Academic Leaders supported experimentation. Observation data supported the use and trial of methods.

899 Teachers in 2 years!

Supported Experiments Case Study : Usk Campus 2008/9 Landbased and Sports

Leading Learning 2010/11 Learning Mentors x 0.4 hrs Observation training framework 63 staff and managers trained across the college Paired Observations Internal Review Quality data bank of grades

Leading Learning 2011 – present 6 Full Time Learning Mentors Deliver 45 minute ‘Inspire’ sessions Coach and mentor individuals and teams Observe staff informally and formally Share best practice and encourage others to share Support teachers to achieve the ‘Olympic Challenge’ logbooks Targets for success

Inspire Effective Aims & Outcomes Assessment for and of Learning Differentiation Assertive Questioning Embedding literacy Graphic Organisers T. & L strategies Creative resources

Mentees

Non Mentees

Student Data Summary of Questions taken from Student Questionnaires and the % who replied yes to these questions (Mid -term questionnair e) My course is helping me to develop new skills and knowledge 93.5%96.8% I find the pace of work challenging but not too difficult 87.4%87.5%89.2% Lecturers are enthusiastic and helpful 93.4% 94.1%94.7% My lecturers clearly explain the work I have to do89.4% 89.1% Lecturers encourage me to contribute during lessons93.7% 95.3% Lecturers encourage and support me to reach my full potential91.3%93.0% Other teaching materials (e.g. overheads, posters, whiteboards) are interesting and stimulating 86.8%88.6% I am encouraged to use Moodle to support my learning81.5%81.7%85.9% I am encouraged to use other forms of technology (e.g. , Internet) to support my learning 94.1%93.8% My lessons are varied and interesting 92.15%89.3%93.2% I get individual feedback that shows me how to improve 91.6%92.2%

2008/092009/102010/11 Completion89%90% Attainment88%91%93% Success78%81%83% Student Attainment Rates

A word from Geoff You have put together a most interesting report, it is rare to see such a rigorous evaluation of strategy and so useful. I would be most grateful if you could keep me up to date with any further analysis. Geoff Petty 2012

A word from our ‘Observation’ Trainer I have been working as a consultant for Coleg Gwent since Autumn In that time I have been impressed by the college’s commitment to improve and the joined-up thinking evidenced in the way they use consultants and manage professional development. They are determined to improve teaching and learning and this message is clear right through the organisation from the Principal down. They have worked hard at approaches that are often not easy to accommodate to ensure that real and meaningful improvements are made and sustained. Considerable resources are put into making these improvements and time is taken to monitor, review and revise their strategies as appropriate. This clear focus enables the college to use consultants effectively. Angela Myers 2012

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Where do we go next?

Leading Learning at Coleg Gwent 2013……