1. Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
- establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
- set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
- demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
Guidance notes:Please remember the following 3 points: 1) aim for three examples per placement, 2) be Reflective and 3) upload evidence
Evidence Professional Practice 1(a):
St Michael's Catholic High School, Goodtown.
22/9/11 - 21/2/12 
EXAMPLE 1 5/10/11
Description; After introducing myself to new year 7 classes, I used powerpoint to outline class rules, emphasising positive attitudes (see attached).
This covered issues of mutual respect, listening and co-operation with others and health and safety within an IT room
I used questioning to gather understanding of why this might be important and asked pupils to contribute other 'rules' they thought should be included.,
Points were summarised and made into a classroom wall display.
Reflection: Years 7’s reacted well to this approach and it is a strategy I would repeat on future placements. Pupils were enthusiastic and keen to make suggestions on ‘class rues’ to be included in the wall chart, and gave examples from their primary school experience.
This is a time consuming exercise but conducive to creating a positive teaching and learning environment. The impact for my teaching was the recognition of the need to establish co-operation from the beginning.
This would be adapted for older year groups but can still be established as a ‘learning contract’ with all new classes. For older year groups I would make this a shorter activity and use it to establish expectations such as timely submission of assignments
Evidence: Class rules.pptx
EXAMPLE 2 8/12/11
Description: When beginning a new unit on web page design using Dreamweaver with Year 8, I set challenging goals by sharing a design brief and the Pupil Record Sheet (see evidence). This unit required pupils to design and create 'pupil pages' for the school website. The Head had issued a design brief with specific features and challenges such as the inclusion of animated text and roll-over images - all of which had to be completed to a professional standard within 6 weeks.
To support different ability groups, differentiated materials were produced and additional support was made available through lunch time clubs.
Reflection: Pupils were highly motivated as this was both a practical and realistic challenge and I was aware that they enjoyed completing it in an out of class situation. Lunch clubs were well attended. What I learnt from the experience was that pupils benefitted from one-to-one support and that lots of positive feedback, praise and recognition of effort was well received and encouraged pupils of all backgrounds and abilities to challenge themselves further. I will continue to provide lots of positive feedback in future practice, to encourage pupils to stretch themselves to achieve higher goals.
Evidence: Pupil Record Sheet.docx
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