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Year 1

Second half term: developing quality pedagogy (part 2)

In this module you’ll extend your knowledge of effective modelling that enables pupils to tackle difficult concepts.

Week 1: using groupings to support specific needs

For this topic you’ll need to:

  • work through the self-study materials below
  • catch up with your mentor

Duration: 45 minutes.

  1. Learning Intentions and Introduction
  2. Research and Practice Summary
  3. Self-Study Activities

Mentors

Use the materials below to:

  • see what the ECT is learning
  • structure your catch-up with the ECT

View mentor materials

Week 2: building on pupils’ prior knowledge through formative assessment

For this topic you’ll need to:

  • work through the self-study materials below
  • catch up with your mentor

Duration: 45 minutes.

  1. Learning Intentions and Introduction
  2. Research and Practice Summary
  3. Self-Study Activities

Mentors

Use the materials below to:

  • see what the ECT is learning
  • structure your catch-up with the ECT

View mentor materials

Week 3: making new concepts accessible through targeted support

For this topic you’ll need to:

  • work through the self-study materials below
  • catch up with your mentor

Duration: 45 minutes.

  1. Learning Intentions and Introduction
  2. Research and Practice Summary
  3. Self-Study Activities

Mentors

Use the materials below to:

  • see what the ECT is learning
  • structure your catch-up with the ECT

View mentor materials

Week 4: meeting individual needs and balancing workload

For this topic you’ll need to:

  • work through the self-study materials below
  • catch up with your mentor

Duration: 45 minutes.

  1. Learning Intentions and Introduction
  2. Research and Practice Summary
  3. Self-Study Activities

Mentors

Use the materials below to:

  • see what the ECT is learning
  • structure your catch-up with the ECT

View mentor materials

Week 5: reviewing learning - adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils

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

Mentors

The ECT does not 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