Science subject leader development materials spring 2008 Session 2 Using the Classroom Quality Standards for gifted and talented learners in science Slide 2.0

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Objectives To explore the new Classroom Quality Standards (CQS) for science To consider how to use the CQS to identify shortfall in gifted and talented provision To consider how to use the CQS to improve standards of gifted and talented provision Slide 2.2

Outcomes Participants will have explored ways to use the Classroom Quality Standards to : audit current provision encourage challenge in the classroom for all pupils recognise characteristics of gifted and talented pupils Slide 2.3

The five components of personalised learning Inner core Personalising the school experience Assessment for Learning Effective Teaching and Learning Curriculum entitlement and choice Organising the school Beyond the classroom Slide 2.4

Personalised learning wheel Slide 2.5

Starter activity Why focus on gifted and talented? Discuss. Slide 2.6

During assembly, able pupils might ponder on… How many aerating holes are there in the ceiling tiles? How long it may take for all the air in the room to be breathed in and out by the pupils present? Whether Mr Tyler’s tie really does come from prehistory and if so what is the definition of ‘prehistory’? Bolton Council 2006 Slide 2.7

Task A In small groups, discuss one of these: features displayed by gifted and talented learners features not displayed by gifted and talented learners Compare your features. Slide 2.8

Renzulli’s definition Potential for high intellect CreativityTask commitment Gifted and talented Implementation Analysis Planning Context Role Audience Problem solving Metacognition Alternative Learning Strategies for coping Slide 2.9

The Science Classroom Quality Standards (CQS) Designed to support a science subject leader, gifted and talented science coordinator, or teacher in auditing, developing and monitoring classroom level provision for gifted and talented students within their department. (handout 2.2) Slide 2.10

CQS built around 7 features Conditions for Learning Knowledge of the Development of Learning Knowledge of Subject and Themes Understanding Learners' Needs Planning Engagement with Learners and Learning Links Beyond the Classroom Slide 2.11

The 3 layers of the CQS Layer 1 is a tool for undertaking an initial review to identify those least secure features of classroom provision Layer 2 amplifies these identified features and helps identify progression in relation to gifted and talented learners, and in science specifically Layer 3 will provide a resource pool to illustrate what good provision might look like in practice Slide 2.12

Task B Match these approaches to G&T Slide 2.13 add breadth (for example, enrichment through a broader range of content, tasks and resources); increase depth (for example, extension through complexity); accelerate the pace of learning within and across key stages; promote independence in thinking and learning and provide opportunities to self-regulate the learning; support reflection and self-evaluation; foster high expectations in teachers and pupils;

Task C Use the ‘traffic light views’ method to select one feature from Layer 1 Best fit: RedWe don’t do this yet AmberWe do this some of the time GreenWe do this consistently Certainty: RedI really don’t know… AmberI have a hunch… GreenI know/can demonstrate this © London Gifted and Talented 2006 Slide 2.14

Task C (continued) Slide 2.15 Move to Layer 2 Use a RAG rating to locate your current practice on the progression thread for science for the identified feature What might be your next step in improving provision within your department? How do these standards link to Wave 1 intervention – quality first teaching?

Plenary Annotate and amend your graphic organiser from the introductory session in light of this session and your department priorities Slide 2.16

Acknowledgements Slide 6, Personalised learning wheel, DfES. © Crown copyright. Used with permission. Slide 15, IQS Traffic light views, London Gifted & Talented © London Gifted & Talented Used with permission.