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Key considerations:
To what extent do all staff have a clear understanding of the pedagogical principles that lie at the heart of the learning and teaching within our school?
How do we as a school provide ample opportunities for our staff to develop their understanding of effective pedagogies?
How can we allocate time to reflect on and identify professional learning needs with regard to pedagogy?
What opportunities are we providing for staff to develop pedagogies through research, action research and collaboration?
When planning, how do we consider what really matters for our learners and is it responsive to their needs in local, national and global contexts?
How do we use our understanding of child development cognition and the knowledge of all our learners’ needs and interests to select suitable pedagogies?
Pedagogy is the method and practice of teaching based on theories of learning and an understanding of learners’ needs and interests. Selecting effective pedagogies involves consideration of what matters to the learners in a school and planning for deep, memorable and transferable learning.
Key Principles
All staff should have the opportunity to explore the pedagogies which enable learners to develop the characteristics of the four purposes.
An understanding of child development cognition is the foundation for selecting pedagogical approaches for different learners and contexts.
Consideration of the what matters statements and the descriptions of learning is required when developing suitable pedagogical approaches for a school context.
Pedagogies which lead to deep learning over time are required to facilitate transference of understanding, skills and knowledge.
Practitioners should have an understanding of the holistic approach to learning and progression, which encourages reflective practice and learner agency.
