The Perfect (Ofsted) Lesson

How can a teacher make sure, in the brief time that an inspector (or other assessor) spends in their classroom, that the lesson ticks enough boxes to impress - AND gain that outstanding grade? Jackie Beere leads the teacher through the criteria to search for the 'x-factor' - the magic ingredients that will elevate lessons to outstanding. The 'x-factor' means demonstrating exceptional progress in learning and that the quality of learning is exceptional. Some other vital ingredients that will elevate lesson to outstanding include: Differentiating for various groups of learners; Developing independent and resilient learners; Challenging the most able learners; and, Sharing the criteria for success. To ensure these are demonstrated when being observed Jackie provides teachers 6 steps to success: Be in control, right from the start and set up the learning environment; stimulate curiosity and open mindedness and prepare the brain for learning; set objectives of learning outcomes and engage students in the learning; Main lesson activities; Dish up the DIRT...often! (Dedicated Improvement and Reflection Time); and provide the perfect plenary or review.

ISBN 1845904605   Weight (grammes) 218 ISBN13 9781845904609 (What's this?)   Published in Carmarthen Publisher Crown House Publishing   Series title Independent Thinking Series Imprint Crown House Publishing   Previous ISBN 9781845907778 Format Hardback   Height (mm) 174 Publication date 13 Dec 2010   Width (mm) 124 DEWEY 371.102   Spine width (mm) 18 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly Pages 128

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