First half-term: how can you create an effective learning environment?
In this module you’ll explore what effective learning environments look like and strategies you can use to achieve them.
Week 1: introduction
Go through the module introduction to see what you’ll be learning.
Duration: 10 minutes.
Mentors
Go through the module introduction to see what the ECT will be learning.
Week 2: establishing effective routines
During the first topic of the module you need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- meet your mentor to discuss what you’ll be doing in the weeks ahead
Duration: 50 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to:
- see what the ECT is learning
- structure your catch-up with the ECT after watching them put this topic’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 3: creating a positive and respectful classroom environment
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 30 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to:
- see what the ECT is learning
- structure your catch-up with the ECT after watching them put this topic’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 4: addressing low-level behaviour
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 40 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to:
- see what the ECT is learning
- structure your catch-up with the ECT after watching them put this topic’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 5: addressing persistent and challenging behaviour
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 50 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 6: developing pupils’ intrinsic motivation
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 40 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to:
- see what the ECT is learning
- structure your catch-up with the ECT after watching them put this topic’s development focus into action in the classroom
Week 7: holding high expectations and maintaining engagement
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 50 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to:
- see what the ECT is learning
- structure your catch-up with the ECT after watching them put this topic’s development focus into action in the classroom