ITT Effective Practice Conference King James’s School Knaresborough Margaret Newsome Gordon Ibbotson Bryan Western

Training Objectives 4 Allow trainees to develop teaching capability within a ‘safe’ environment (but at same time encourage them to gradually step out of their comfort zone) 4 Deliver a sound understanding of pupils and learning 4 Allow time to review and share experiences and good practice (as a whole group) 4 Train mentors to ensure a consistent approach 4 NB Programme runs continually throughout block practice

Achieving Objectives 4 Presentations by ASTs (could be experienced staff) who deliver appropriate models of lesson planning and teaching and learning strategies. 4 Lesson support and/or observations by Head of Training School and ASTs 4 Involvement of staff with expertise in specific areas 4 Discussion forums - trainees, Head of Training School and ASTs 4 Mentor training and support 4 Presentations by ASTs (could be experienced staff) who deliver appropriate models of lesson planning and teaching and learning strategies. 4 Lesson support and/or observations by Head of Training School and ASTs 4 Involvement of staff with expertise in specific areas 4 Discussion forums - trainees, Head of Training School and ASTs 4 Mentor training and support

Achieving Objectives 4 Presentations by ASTs (could be experienced staff) who deliver appropriate models of lesson planning and teaching and learning strategies. 4 Lesson support and/or observations by Head of Training School and ASTs 4 Involvement of staff with expertise in specific areas 4 Discussion forums - trainees, Head of Training School and ASTs 4 Mentor training and support