New Staff – Session 1Some ideas & resources to take into the classroom…

John Smith (JAS)Head of Maths@HoDTeacher

Here goes…

Aims of these sessions: practical resources and advice

opportunity for questions support and supplement mentoring sessions

Fruit Machine Name Generator (link here )… who will be Plenary Prefect?Idea courtesy of www.cheneyagilitytoolkit.blogspot.co.uk

Teaching

Is there a house style?

via @LeadingLearner

Take risks, be flexible, have high expectations

Grading Learning GainsLesson

structureFocuses On

Satisfactory (RI) Loose Tight The activities

Good Tight Tight The lesson plan

Outstanding Tight Loose The learner

Planning• Over-planning v Under-planning…

Get the balance right, ask mentor what is expected

Everyday Planning v Planning for Observation (and therefore evidence for your file!)

SHORT TERM

• The 5 Minute Lesson Plan via @teachertoolkit

MEDIUM TERM

Try Something New…

SOLO Planning

• Maybe even…

LONG TERMto keep in mind throughout the year…

Keep a track of progress with each class (for future medium term planning)Check-in with your mentor (it is what they are there for!)6th Form (a different beast – ask senior colleagues for advice)Use of homework (mix it up, but always keep a record)

Be a magpie… Steal and adapt the advice, ideas and teaching styles.

You are not alone! this group, TES, twitter, blogs, …

Any Questions?

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Further Reading

• Chris Hildrew a-letter-to-my-nqt-self/

Surround yourself with radiatorsJohn Tomsett talks about ‘sunshine’: “people who like children and have the deep-rooted commitment to doing all they can to provide them with the best education possible. You know, radiators rather than drains.” These people will enrich your career, your teaching, and your life. You will meet some drains too, of course, but don’t get sucked in.

• Tom Sherrington 12-steps-to-a-great-teacher-reputation/

…each teacher has a great deal of control over the reputation they great generate; OfSTED will come and go; exam results will go up and down… but your reputation as a great teacher can grow and grow. It’s really up to you.

Top Ten Tips via TES

• 1. Pupils will try to test where the boundaries are. Set clear boundaries and make sure you follow all your rules. • 2. Try to meet people in other departments.

• 3. It's OK to ask for help. • 4. Keep a copy of the department timetable handy so you know who is free if you need extra support with something. • 5. Be willing to try new methods.

6. If you have a tutor group try to detach your role as a teacher from the role as a tutor.

• 7. Start to build a folder of all the worksheets and lessons you've done. This will become a really useful base when it comes to planning in the future.

• 8. Share your ideas with your department. If you show that you are willing to share they're more likely to share with you.

• 9. Remember that some battles you won’t win. It isn’t always you!

• 10. Don’t reinvent the wheel. If there is a worksheet already then use but adapt it to your lesson. Don't waste your time rewriting the whole sheet.

• Tom Dean is a mathematics teacher at Edgbarrow School, an 11-18 comprehensive in Berkshire. He is currently approaching the end of his NQT year

and will be starting his second year of teaching in September 2013. (TES Resources)