Teaching & Learning
Our Signature Approaches
1) Retrieval based ‘Do nows’
When: Start of each lesson
Rationale: It is an activity that students do as soon as they enter the classroom.
The main purposes are :
To settle class
Build student independence
Retrieve prior learning
Preview future learning
2) Hinge Questions
When: After teacher input
Rationale: Hinge questions are a strategy that allows the teacher to quickly assess the students' levels of understanding. It allows the teacher to gather data and act on the data. It enables students to know they are ready to move on and that the teacher is tracking their progress.
3) No hands up’
When: Every lesson during teacher questioning
Rationale: It is an inclusive method that ensures students are accountable for engaging and thinking in each lesson. It creates a classroom climate where it is the ‘norm’ for the teacher to ask everyone questions - this communicates a sense that all are included and everyone’s opinion matters.
4) Circulate
When: Within first five minutes and purposefully throughout the lesson
Rationale: The teacher moves strategically around the classroom to build relationships, maximise engagement and achievement. It enables the teacher to gather data, provide feedback and monitor progress throughout independent practise in the lesson.
