| What were the most practical and useable strategies learned? |
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· Acitve Inspire is an excellent alternative to Powerpoint and word. It can be found in Core Programs. · When we provide presentations or handouts we need to factor in ‘white space’ to allow pupils to read for information. · Scottish Studies is a course which is perfect for cross curricular input. · Rights respecting Schools – catch pupils being good to begin to develop relationships. · We need to use more strategies to allow EVERY pupil to access the curriculum. · Important to have Praise systems in place – stickers, merits etc. · Use post its as feedback in class – exit passes? · Making greater use of peer marking, sharing marking schemes with them. · Mark using questions rather than comments, linked directly to marking criteria/ success criteria. · Live delay is useful for practical subjects. · Employ a group approach to marking homework in the upper school. · Rank pupil answers using marking schemes. · Outdoor learning is a great way of using the space around the school. · Use of ‘Spot demonstrations’ to aid teaching · Greeting pupils at the door as they enter the room is great for ethos and behavior. · The gold Dust of Reflection. When pupils develop the skills to reflect on their work it is powerful and effective. |
| How do you plan to use them as a Department? How and when might you be able to judge their success? |
| · Using Active Inspire for starters
· Give pupils individual responsibilities · S1 and S2 merits – automated email to Parents · Catch them doing something good · Target specific pupils at specific times. Observe them around the school. Share ways to motivate them. · Involve everyone in the school in curricular planning. · Ensure consistency across the school, especially in encouraging pupils to reflect. · Encourage use of post its for feedback · Agree language of Rights Respecting Schools with children · Develop active learning materials for BGE · Use live delay more consistently · Using merit system to improve motivation, in particular with less able/ less engaged · Pupils marking each others work after sharing success criteria. · Using marking schemes as a class resource · Greater awareness of ‘eye-skip’ |
| How can a day like today be repeated and improved upon? Which topics would your department like to see at the next L and T workshops? |
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· It was felt that holding a similar day earlier in the session, perhaps in September, would allow for more effective implementation · A workshop on supporting pupils with ASN would be helpful. · Opportunities for Peer Observation · Updates on ICT developments · Time to share practice within our departments · How could outcomes be displayed? e.g in library? · Focus on creativity · Management of Practical Tasks · Coaching · It is essential that we increase awareness of Primary/ Secondary liaison especially when to comes to literacy |
