1. Wandsworth Lifelong Learning Teaching, Learning & Assessment Refresher Training April 1 st, 2014

2. Aims of the Session To review & refresh lesson planning practice To review and discuss strategies for differentiation within lessons

3. Session Objectives By the end of the session, participants will be able to demonstrate: Understanding of excellent lesson planning practice Understanding of a variety of strategies for differentiation

4. WHY PLAN? WHAT MAKES A GOOD LESSON? Discuss!!

5. Lesson Planning Basics Set learning Aims (what the teacher intends to deliver) Set Learning Outcomes (what the learner will be able to demonstrate in terms of knowledge, skills, understanding by end of lesson) Plan for range of learning activities so all learners will reach learning goals Plan assessment strategies to measure extent to which outcomes have been achieved Plan for 70:30, learner:teacher input

6. Excellent Planning Would Ensure each learning outcome has assessment strategy to measure each learner’s progress Build differentiation into foundation of lesson Build assessment of existing knowledge/prior learning at beginning of every lesson Ensure a strong, clear beginning when learning outcomes and goals are shared with learners Ensure lesson has logical development and uses differentiated activities and resources where appropriate Incorporate a range of teaching and assessment strategies Include a summary/recap of learning at end of session, possibly including short reflective record by learner (exit card/learning log)

7. Differentiation One Size Does Not Fit All! Enabling learners to travel, via different routes, in different vehicles to a clearly signposted destination

8. Differentiation Basics KNOW YOUR LEARNERS & THEIR NEEDS Build a detailed group profile based on: Initial assessment Varied induction activities to test the water Ongoing observation of learners and their progress Consistent, regular checking of learning Keep the profile current & use it as basis for lesson planning

9. Differentiation Basics Build differentiation into the structure of lessons: Set differentiated outcomes to stretch each learner, e.g. ‘All will be able to…Some will be able to…A few will be able to…’ Differentiate content, pace, process and assessment

10. Differentiation Basics Start lesson with assessment of existing knowledge for example: Targeted questioning Peer interviewing Quizzes & gapped handouts Gallery walk questions Note: Do change lesson plan if there are obvious gaps in previous learning that prevent moving on

11. Differentiation Basics Engage and Maintain Learners’ Interest: Begin lessons with variety of engaging activities Organise flexible groupings Use leveled targeted questioning (‘what if?’, ‘why?’ to stretch more able Design tiered activities including extension activities Use leveled handouts Use scaffolding/ladders where needed Give instructions in different ways – verbal, written, recorded Differentiate time given for tasks as needed Facilitate peer explanations and assessment Implement rigorous formative assessment

12. And on top of all that! Please don’t forget: Use ILT to enhance learning when possible Plan promotion of equality and diversity into schemes of work and lesson plans Examples in good practice will be circulated