Year 2

First half-term: embedding a positive climate for learning

In this module you’ll look at what motivates pupils so you can develop a really purposeful learning environment.

Module introduction

ECTs

Watch the video introduction to this module (5 minutes).

1. Instructions
2. Video introduction

Mentors

Watch the video introduction to this module.

Week 1: welcome back

During the first week of the module you should catch up with your mentor to discuss what you’ll be learning in the weeks ahead (30 minutes).

You'll also attend a training session arranged by your induction tutor (90 minutes).

Mentors

During the first week of the module you should:

• read the materials below
• catch up with the ECT to discuss what they’ll be learning in the weeks ahead

View mentor materials

Induction tutor

Use the materials below to arrange a training session on teacher expectations, challenging tasks, and the language and culture of challenge and aspiration (90 minutes).

View induction tutor materials

Week 2: understanding the evidence

ECTs

For this topic you’ll need to:

• work through the self-study materials below (30 minutes)
• catch up with your mentor to reflect on what you’ve learnt, discuss any issues or concerns, and decide what actions to take going forward (60 minutes)

1. Instructions
2. Learning outcomes
3. Evidence

Mentors

For this topic you should:

• read the ECT’s study materials below
• catch up with your ECT

View mentor materials

Week 3: motivating pupils

ECTs

For this topic you’ll need to:

• work through the self-study materials below (20 minutes)
• attend a training session arranged by your induction tutor (60 minutes)
• catch up with your mentor (60 minutes)

1. Instructions
2. Classroom practice

Mentors

For this topic you should:

• read the ECT’s study materials below
• catch up with your ECT

View mentor materials

Induction tutor

Use the materials below to arrange a training session on motivating pupils (60 minutes).

View induction tutor materials

Week 4: regulating emotions

There are no self-study materials or mentor sessions this week. Instead, you'll attend a training session arranged by your induction tutor (30 minutes).

Mentors

There's no mentor session this week.

Induction tutor

Use the materials below to arrange a training session on helping pupils regulate their own emotions (30 minutes).

View induction tutor materials

Week 5: challenging content

There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting (60 minutes).

Mentors

The ECT doesn’t have a self-study element this week. Instead, you should use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with them about this topic.

View mentor materials

Week 6: review of the module

ECTs

Your mentor should arrange a catch-up with you to discuss what you have learnt during this module (30 minutes).

Mentors

Use the materials below to help you plan a discussion with the ECT about what they’ve learnt during this module.

View mentor materials

End of module reflections

ECTs

Use this time to take some high-level notes on what you’ve learnt in this module. Also note down any related areas you’d like to strengthen in future (5 minutes).

1. Instructions

Mentors

Your ECT will use the materials to take some high-level notes on what they've learnt in this module.