1. WKC Interactive Teaching Programmes Our response to OFSTED Case Study 2003-2005

2. Background Brief WKC overview -Large tertiary multi-site (5) institution -x000 students -x00 teachers -x0 courses Inspection April 2002 OFSTED report highlighted a number of areas which could be improved

3. Areas to Address Differentiation ILT Integrating key skills Attendance and punctuality Independent learning Inspectors highlighted Part Time & Agency teachers Difference in lesson observation grades

4. Overall Objective to address To raise the standard of teaching and learning across the college However, like many institutions we faced a number of challenges…

5. The Challenges at WKC High % Part Time & Agency teachers They also work for other institutions Generally difficult to attend courses 5 sites creates logistical stretch for all Usually solved by travelling to a course but scheduling to suit everyone is a major headache

6. Generic Easy to use Accessible from anywhere Flexible Credible and Relevant i.e. examples that used actual classes with WKC teachers and students Method: Develop a programme that’s

7. Programme Considerations Be suitable for team discussion Reflect best practice Allow for independent learning Encourage active learning

8. How was it developed? With some external expertise: Well Drawn Productions and Echelon Learning Developed in tune with WKC’s on-line induction programme Overseen and driven by WKC Professional Development Manager – Tahmina Maula

9. We involved people at WKC Collaboration on detailed script Project Team comprised a cross section of curriculum staff Performing arts students - participated in classroom management, attendance and punctuality modules

10. 6 Modules Differentiation Integrating key skills Classroom management Attendance and punctuality Integrating ILT The Wow factor

11. Key Features of the Programme Scope for Differentiation Interactivity Potential for Individualisation

12. DEMO Let’s see what it looks like!

13. Scope for Differentiation Useful for all staff, new and established, to confirm good practice Can be used by individuals or groups or a combination of both Pause points for discussion Replay facility allows individuals to go at their own pace or focus on areas of individual need/interest

14. Interactivity Promotes active learning Inbuilt tasks with immediate feedback

15. Potential for Individualisation Scope to vary individual learning objectives Suited to different learning styles

16. How are the programmes used? Independent learning by teachers By advanced practitioners remotely As part of 1:1 support At curriculum team meetings College planning and development days Area of learning days Centre days Cross college day

17. Evaluation Evaluation forms Informal feedback Lecturers, CTLs, HoDs Advanced Practitioners Senior Management Team Tracked number of hits to programme Use on P&D days (AoL, Centre & College) BECTA & JISC

18. WKC Online Resources Questions?

19. Future Challenges Embedding the use of the programme with new and existing staff Broader and deeper utilisation Enhancing and updating the programme based on learnings and successes