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My Pedagogical Philosophy (How do I construct my lesson plans? (consider…
My Pedagogical Philosophy
How do I construct my lesson plans?
consider individual's needs and learning plans
Analyse initial assessment material and termly assessments
build in strategies that will work for each individual
add elements of exploration and fun
include opportunities for students to reflect
How do I deliver instruction?
Constructivist theory practices - child-centred learning environment
experiential learning to give students hands-on concrete experiences to relate to
build on prior knowledge
include thinking time and self talk
informal and fun, a place of trust, where mistakes can be make into teaching points
What strategies do I include in my best practices?
build a positive mindset in students through performance coaching techniques
experiential learning tasks
planning goals with students
consider the age and needs of individual students
behavior related to the neuroscience of brain development in adolescents
behavior of students with specific needs eg ADHD
How do I evaluate student gains?
Initial assessments with all students as a benchmark for starting our work together.
Chart progress through termly assessments
Ascertain where gaps in learning are
focus on particular areas for work
areas of weakness
areas student is studying for exams
specific remit (eg reading & spelling for dyslexic students)
build on strengths for able students
challenging work for more able/gifted students
11+ exam prep
Dialogue with students - their opinions matter