2. Structuring and Planning Lessons Working in small groups spend 10mins planning a lesson on “How to Boil An Egg” Produced as part of the Partnership Development Schools (PDS) Strategy Phase 3 2008-09 (Lead PDS: The Park Community School. Contact Chris Ley (cley@parkcommunity.devon.sch.uk)

3. The Quality Lesson A 4 Part Lesson Starter Introduction Activity Plenary

4. Factors Affecting Lesson Design Learning objectives and intended outcomes Lesson design Pedagogic approaches Teaching and learning strategies Climate for learning

5. CREATE THE SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT LowHigh Challenge In a pleasant stimulating environment Positive self esteem 1) CONNECT THE LEARNING To what has gone before 2) THE BIG PICTURE 3) DESCRIBE THE LEARNING OUTCOMES Like the one on the box What will you be able to do by the end? 5) ACTIVITY 4) INTRODUCTION New information through VAK Search for meaning and process information using multiple intelligences 6) DEMONSTRATE Students show they know in a variety of ways Hot seats Drama Video Power-point Paired explanation 7) REVIEW What you learned and how Recall games Revisit learning outcomes Feedback Pre - stage The Accelerated Learning Cycle Adapted from Alite and Cramlington High School

6. Starter Should grab attention Should begin the thinking process May introduce group work Should set the tone for the lesson - a pleasant stimulating atmosphere Should be accessible yet challenging

7. Introduction – Setting the scene Should include a practical description of the task and how to do it The Big Picture – how does today’s lesson relate to their overall course? Describe the learning outcomes – make at least one measurable by the students Give information about the activity – class organisation/ groupings etc.

8. Activity The learning stage. Active creation of knowledge through an activity Activity differentiated in some manner Opportunity for students to choose an activity to meet the learning outcomes Use of grouping for purpose in organisation of activity

9. Activity Notes Wherever possible activities should have some of the following differentiation opportunities By stimulus material By Task By Questioning By Objective By Role By Grouping By Choice By Support By Preparation By Learning style

10. Plenary The opportunity for teacher and student to monitor and evaluate progress Students show what they know in a variety of ways e.g. matching seven intelligences Reflect on successes and weaknesses in performance against learning outcomes Cover how an outcome was achieved (reflective)