2. Teaching & Learning

Statement of Intent Lesson observations are one way to gather information about the quality of teaching and learning at Regents Park. Observations should be used primarily for the development of teaching staff and the continued improvement of teaching and learning across the school. Observations will not be graded. As part of a lesson observation or drop‐in the RPCC T&L statement will be considered: Date: Subject: Class: Teacher: Observer: What Makes Great Teaching @ RPCC?

CHALLENGE: Teachers have high expectations of students. Lessons are appropriately challenging.

C

LITERACY & NUMERACY: High standards of Literacy & Numeracy are promoted.

L

ETHOS: Teachers promote the school's ethos.

E

ACTIVE LEARNERS: Behaviour for Learning is well managed so that students can focus on being active learners.

A

RESEARCH-INFORMED : Teachers have excellent subject knowledge. Research-informed practice.

R

PURPOSEFUL: Teaching & Learning strategies are used to ensure that teaching is relevant & purposeful.

P

LAYERED PLANNING: The needs of different students are planned for. Layered planning.

L

ASSESSMENT: Assessment is used to progress learning.

A

NURTURE INDEPENDENCE: Questioning is used to develop thinking and nurture independence .

N

Learning Strengths:

Areas for Development:

Developmental Take‐away: