Y1 Literacy by JH 16.03.2011
Y1 Literacy by JH 16.03.2011
School: Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant Lesson time: 9:30 – 10:30
School
Date: 16.3.11 Year group: 1
Observer: Jo Hutchinson Number of students: 30
Acting Headteacher M F
ITT Co-ordinator
Trainee teacher: Glenn Billingham Student ability: Mixed
Subject: Literacy Other adults in the room: 2
Focus of observation: Focussed teaching and use of Afl
Please refer to the full Standards and ‘OfSTED Characteristic of trainees’ when completing the documentation.
Summary
Standards Comment
Please circle Standards achieved
Please tick Standards working towards (This section must be completed)
Subject Knowledge, SK (Professional knowledge)
Q11 Knows the assessment requirements of Target to work on. (See above)
subject/curriculum
Q12 Knows a range of approaches to assessment Target to work on (See above)
Q13 Knows how to use local and national data to Target to work on (See above)
teach/monitor students’ progress
Q14 Possesses a secure knowledge/understanding More work to be done on this
of subject
Q15 Knows/understands relevant statutory/non Improving
statutory frameworks
Subject Pedagogy, SP (Professional skills)
Q10 Understands and uses teaching, learning, Behaviour strategies are in place.
management and behaviour strategies
Q17 Knows how to use skills in teaching literacy, Needs to be consistent to achieve.
numeracy and ICT to support their teaching
Q22 Plans for progression across age and ability More consistency needed to achieve this one.
ranges
Q23 Plans opportunities for pupils to develop Opportunities are planned for pupils to develop literacy but these need to
literacy, numeracy and ICT have greater progression built in
Q24 Plans homework to sustain progress/ N/A for this lesson observation
consolidate learning
Q25 Teaches lessons and sequences across Teaching was across the ability range. Now secure consistent high
age/ability range quality of work from the children
Q25(a) Use a range of teaching strategies and Resources well planned for and prepared
resources
Q25(b) Build on prior knowledge, enable learners to Prior knowledge is not sufficiently taken into consideration before
apply new knowledge and meet learning teaching a lesson currently. This has been a regular feature of recent
objectives feedback from observations and must be addressed.
Q25(c) Adapt their language to suit learners, introduce Language is being adapted to suit learners, introduce new ideas and
new ideas and use explanations, questions, explanations. Effective open questions are used. Now try to add a
discussions and plenaries effectively challenge question. (See above lesson feedback) Plenaries are not yet
effective and need to be based around the language of evaluation.
Q25(d) Manage learning and modify their teaching Teaching must continue to be modified in the light of feedback received.
Q26(a) Makes effective use of assessment, monitoring A core area for development
and recording strategies
Q26(b) Assesses learning needs to set challenging This is an area that will need to be developed.
learning objectives
Q27 Offers timely, accurate, constructive feedback Feedback is generally positive and must now focus on developing
on learners’ progress and development specific skills and aspects of learning if learners are to make progress.
Q28 Encourages pupils to reflect on their learning This needs developing through effective plenaries
and identify emerging learning needs
Q29 Evaluates impact of teaching on pupils’ learning Evaluation is made. Now consider your impact on pupil progress.
Q30 Establishes purposeful, safe learning This is evident in lessons observed.
environment
Q31 Establishes framework for classroom discipline Behaviour is managed well consistently.
Summary
Standards Comment
Please circle Standards achieved
Please tick Standards working towards (This section must be completed)
Attitudes, AT (Professional attributes)
Q1 Demonstrates appropriate expectations and Sometimes, but now needs to demonstrate that changes have been
commitment made to teaching that reflect targets given in feedback.
Q2 Demonstrates positive values, attitudes and These are demonstrated in school.
behaviour
Q3 Adopts workplace policies and practices Improving
Q4 Communicates effectively with children and There is a positive manner with the children and other professionals in
other professionals school.
Q5 Recognises and respects others’ contribution to Yes
raising achievement
Q6 Committed to collaboration/co-operative Collaboration and co-operation is evident in day to day work with the
working class teacher.
Q7 Reflects on and improves practice Not yet consistent
Q8 Constructively critical, creative and innovative Sometimes this is the case, but there needs to be greater evidence that
actions/targets set are endeavouring to be addressed in the very next
lesson that is taught.
Q9 Acts on advice and feedback, open to guidance Open to guidance but not always acting on advice given.
Pupils’ Development, PD (Knowledge and skills)
Q18 Understands how pupils’ learning is affected by Yes some understanding
key factors
Q19 Makes effective personalised provision for all Not yet consistent
pupils/SEN/EAL/G&T
Q20 Recognises roles/responsibilities of other Yes, this is recognised.
professionals
Q21 Fully aware of legal requirements, national
policies and ECM issues that affect progress
Q16 Passed professional skills tests (literacy,
numeracy, ICT) not relevant for this observation
The lesson evaluation and reflection proforma should be given to the trainee at the end of
the observation for completion prior to feedback.
Feedback should be given within 48 hours.
Signature
Observer Date
16.3.11
The East Northamptonshire Initial Teacher Training College: Graduate Teacher Training Programme
Lesson observation continuation sheet
Time Commentary Evidence to support commentary re learning styles,
resources, differentiation, AfL and assessment
(This could also include points to consider re moving the
trainee forward)