{"id":553,"date":"2025-04-11T14:10:36","date_gmt":"2025-04-11T13:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/playpedagogy\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2026-02-26T09:53:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:53:56","slug":"learning-teaching-and-assessment-cycle","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/playpedagogy\/learning-teaching-and-assessment-cycle\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning, Teaching and Assessment Cycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"725\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/11141814\/Moderation-1024x725.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/11141814\/Moderation-1024x725.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/11141814\/Moderation-300x212.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/11141814\/Moderation-768x544.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/11141814\/Moderation.png 1120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When teaching any pedagogy we should be following the moderation or learning, teaching and assessment cycle to ensure we have all the consistent features of highly effective practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Features of Highly Effective Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adult-led Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During adult-led learning, the adult is teaching specific skills and concepts. These lessons should ensure that they have the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Learning Intentions and Success Criteria linked to the Experiences and Outcomes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Effective Questioning to develop higher order thinking and exemplify learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specific and timely feedback linked to the learning and providing next steps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Opportunities for Self and Peer-Assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evidence which demonstrates breadth, challenge and application throughout learning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adult-initiated Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During adult-initiated learning the child will be working independently on a task pre planned by the adult. This task could be written in a jotter or on a wipeable surface, or it could be a practical activity e.g. in a tuff tray or at a table top. As this is intentionally planned learning, there should still be the same features of highly effective practice as in Adult-led learning, they may just have a different format. For example learning intentions and success criteria may be discussed when adult is explaining the tasks and\/or they may be represented visually to remind children. Feedback and questioning for higher order thinking may happen at a play plenary. Children might take more responsibility for evidencing or recording their learning, e.g. taking photos or recording their thoughts or ideas. Props like those below can be used to show children what they are expected to do after the activity to record their learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ad2f72ca wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101230\/1-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-565\" style=\"width:auto;height:175px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101230\/1-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101230\/1-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101230\/1-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101230\/1-1.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101236\/3-2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-567\" style=\"width:auto;height:175px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101236\/3-2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101236\/3-2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101236\/3-2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101236\/3-2.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101233\/2-2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-566\" style=\"width:auto;height:175px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101233\/2-2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101233\/2-2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101233\/2-2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101233\/2-2.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101238\/4-2-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-568\" style=\"width:auto;height:175px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101238\/4-2-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101238\/4-2-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101238\/4-2-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101238\/4-2.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101242\/5-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-569\" style=\"width:auto;height:175px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101242\/5-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101242\/5-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101242\/5-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/nl\/public\/playpedagogy\/uploads\/sites\/40381\/2025\/04\/14101242\/5-1.png 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Child-led Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although in child-led learning, the adult has not planned a specific learning experience, they will plan provocations and add enhancements which will help promote opportunities for deep learning. There will still be learning happening even if it wasn&#8217;t what the adult expected and it is important to notice and value that with the children and discuss what they are learning. Play plenaries can focus on the skills and learning that was happening and on what the next steps could be. Responsive planning and provocations create opportunities for breadth, challenge and application. Skilled adult interaction provides opportunities for effective questioning and immediate feedback. Children working together naturally provide self and peer assessment opportunities as they seek to improve or perfect their creations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When teaching any pedagogy we should be following the moderation or learning, teaching and assessment cycle to ensure we have all the consistent features of highly effective practice. Features of Highly Effective Practice Adult-led Learning During adult-led learning, the adult is teaching specific skills and concepts. 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