《What_Makes_ a_ Good_ Lesson_Jan 06》.ppt

What Makes a Good Lesson? Isle of Wight Partnership * This booklet should be used as a reference guide and is not intended to be read from cover to cover (although this might prove very helpful) Content What Ofsted sees as a good lesson How to plan A delivery model Using the Standards WHAT OFSTED say MAKES A GOOD LESSON Outstanding The lesson is at least good in all or nearly all respects and is exemplary in significant elements, as shown by the exceptional enjoyment and progress of the learners Good Most learners make good progress because of the good teaching. Behaviour overall is good and learners are keen to get on with their work in a secure and friendly environment in which they can thrive. Health and safety is not endangered. Teaching is well informed, confident, engaging and precise. The work is well matched to the full range of learners’ needs so that most are suitably challenged. Teaching methods are effectively related to the lesson objectives and the needs of learners. Teaching assistants and resources are well deployed and good use is made of time. Assessment of learners’ work is regular, consistent and makes a good contribution to their progress. SatisfactoryThe lesson is inadequate in no major respect, and may be good in some respects, as shown by the satisfactory enjoyment and progress of learners. Inadequate A lesson cannot be adequate if: most or a significant minority make less than satisfactory progress due to teaching or behaviour learners’ overall attitude or behaviour are unsatisfactory health and safety is endangered the teaching is unsatisfactory (even if learning progress is seen!) Unsatisfactory teaching is likely to have one or more of the following weak subject knowledge work not matched to pupil starting points ineffective management of behaviour methods poorly matched to objectives or fail to excite interest and commitment Inadequate use of resources, time and assistants poor assessment Good lessons are well pl