TEACHING AND LEARNING POLICY

The principal aim at this school is to help each pupil develop:

  a lively, enquiring mind and a willingness to learn with the ability to question and to argue rationally and to think for him/herself;

  qualities of individuality, imagination and sensitivity;

  the ability to work hard and to succeed in tasks, to work independently and with others and to have an appreciation of human achievement and endeavour;

  a sense of respect, self confidence and self reliance, and an awareness and a sensitivity to the needs of others;

  the knowledge skills and practical abilities he/she would need throughout life, at work and at play, in an ever changing world;

 a reasoned set of personal attitudes, values and beliefs, an understanding of the world and his/her place in it and a respect for the religions and moral values of others irrespective of their sex, colour, race or ethnic origin;

  a respect for property and possessions, both his/her own and other people’s.

Teaching and Learning is the foundation of school life.

Teaching and Learning is monitored through the Monitoring and Evaluation Policy and the Assessment Policy.

1998 ( to be revisited and agreed annually)

In this school all pupils are entitled to access to the highest quality of teaching and learning;

to lessons where there are clear learning objectives which are shared with the class

to regular marking of work, setting of homework, keeping of records and assessments

to a calm and orderly learning environment

to a tidy, organised working environment in classrooms and throughout the school; where adults present as positive role models

to a high quality of appropriate relevant displays

In this school a good teacher …..

communicates effectively with everyone, pupils, staff and parents

demonstrates and engenders enthusiasm for learning

plans appropriately and prepares thoroughl

marks work with the children where possible or feeds back quietly

understands the needs of individuals in their class

has a well organised classroom

contributes to all aspects of school life

sets appropriate and consistent boundaries for behaviour

is supportive and co-operative to colleagues

makes learning enjoyable and has a sense of humour

likes and respects children

ensures success through differentiation

has a sound knowledge base for Key Stage 2

is an effective listener

provides a stimulating learning environment

has high expectations of all pupils

is flexible

In this school a good lesson …..

is motivating and enjoyable for everyone

is well planned and prepared

has a clear objective, which the children understand

is differentiated to cater for all abilities

is varied, interesting and challenging

encourages questioning and creativity

uses the children’s enthusiasm and interests

is well paced

draws upon previous lessons and builds towards subsequent ones

demonstrates progression within the lesson

allows for flexible departure from best laid plans if necessary

has appropriate resources

involves everyone

takes place in a secure environment

uses a variety of teaching strategies as appropriate to the task,

(whole class, small group, individual)

is summed up at the end

In this school a good classroom has ……

a tidy, clean environment which the children are involved in maintaining, i.e. monitor system

appropriate furniture for the age and size of the children

adequate heating, lighting and blinds; is in good decorative order

interactive displays for a various areas of the curriculum

examples of the best of the children’s’ work on display

clearly labelled and easily accessible resources

a variety of working areas (if space allows) – IT, book corner, writing area, sink

class rules (which are devised and agreed in consultation with the children)

A partnership is critical to effective learning:

The learner needs:

  an expectation of success

  the confidence to take risks and make mistakes

  the willingness to share and engage

  the confidence to ask for help

  an acceptance of the need to readjust

The teacher needs:

  the respect for and interest in the learners language, culture, thought and intentions

  the ability to recognise growth points, strengths and potential

  the appreciation that mistakes are necessary to learning

  the confidence to match these to the learners interests and direction

(i.e. to stimulate and to challenge)        

David Allen, English, whose English (as quoted in, English for ages 5-16, DES 1988 p7)

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