Lesson Observation, Debriefing & Feedback, and Target Setting

ITAP 1-4 Impact & Understanding

In January, at the start of placement 2, we will be asking trainees to record positive features and characteristics of expert colleagues' teaching and classroom practices which relate to our first 4 ITAP themes:

1. Behaviour Routines & Managing Low Level Disruption (Behaviour Management)

2. Subject & Pedagogical Knowledge

3. Pupil Metacognition & Self-Regulation

4. Adaptive & Responsive Teaching

The observation form that we are asking trainees to complete can be seen here. Please note - this is not a form for mentors to use, but is included for mentors to share with colleagues the kind of positive features of teaching that we are hoping the trainees will get to see in their placement schools: 

Placement 2 Ready: Behavioural Observation Focus

In January, at the start of Placement 2, trainees should start teaching 2 lessons per week in their 2nd and 3rd weeks with you. During this period, we ask mentors to undertake at least one observation per week to provide feedback on the behaviour management techniques developed during Placement 1 using the following form. focusing on managing entry and exit routines, gaining pupils' attention, and implementing Least Intrusive Interventions.

Placement 2: Reviewing ITAP 4a Implementation - Explanations

As part of tracking the impact of our ITT Curriculum, and particularly trainees' awareness and implementation ITAP4 pt.1 (Explanations) we will be asking mentors to complete this bespoke review form to capture their implementation of some of the active ingredients from our Intensive Training and Practice focus - the quality and clarity of explanations.

When requested in the WTP, please use this form to capture observed practices throughout the week (not just for one lesson). NB: You may need to ask colleagues whose lessons have also been taught by the trainee to contribute to this feedback.

Placement 2: Reviewing ITAP 4b Implementation - Effective Questioning

As part of tracking the impact of our ITT Curriculum, and particularly trainees' awareness and implementation ITAP4 pt.2 (Effective Questioning) we will be asking mentors to complete this bespoke review form to capture trainees' implementation of some of the active ingredients from our current Intensive Training and Practice focus - the effective use of questioning to inform teaching, intervention and planning.

When requested in the WTP, please use this form to capture observed practices just for one lesson. NB: You may need to ask a colleague whose lesson is taught by the trainee to complete this feedback.