Planning for learning

• Education
• Higher Education (degree)

Planning for learning 

ETFE501/ETFE601 wk5

• Role of planning

• Focus on the lesson plan
  

• Focus on the scheme of work/module outline

• Group planning activity.

Session Outline

Relevant module outcomes:
1 and 4
(conducting planning and reflecting on its importance in relation to the Occupational Standards).

Features of the role of planning

• Providing a comprehensive, up to date curriculum, meeting the needs of learners, awarding bodies and industry (make sure all LOs are covered!)

Curriculum

Awarding body

Industry

Individual learners

Employers

Study skills

Maths and English

Timing of assessments, IV, moderation, resits, Boards

Tutorials/reviews

Features of the role of planning

• Complying with legal and educational standards, essential for:

Institutional reputation

Accreditation

£

£

£

Features of the role of planning

• Plan adaptive teaching to support and maximise each learner's potential
• Monitor/support progress towards qualifications and goals

Features of the role of planning

• Allocate resources effectively

Features of the role of planning

• Opportunities for reflection and quality assurance through regular adaptation of teaching methods, materials and assessments

Features of the role of planning

• Forming partnerships (eg, with employers) that enhance the value of education provided, offering learners real-world opportunities and experiences

On the IEG template

• Unit and topic name
  
• Location, date and time
  
• Teacher
  
• Outcomes which relate to the session and seek to move the student closer to unit learning outcomes (ie, they have a purpose) why is this important?
  
• Starter, main body and plenary (what is the role of each, and do you repeat this cycle during a single lesson where necessary?)
  
• Additional (homework etc, but should also include how you will adapt your teaching and assessment to suit individual leaners - use learner initials)

Also good practice

• Extension activities
  
• English, maths, ILT, E&D
  
• Resources
  
• Think about variety of activities and groupings
  
• Try to include opportunities for students to move around.

How should an effective lesson
plan support: (a) students
(b) the lecturer (c) support staff?

With foresight's lens, a teacher's mind can see,

A roadmap clear, a destiny.

Long-term planning, a guiding star,

Directing lessons, both near and far.

Goals are set, with purpose deep,

To nurture minds, to knowledge keep.

Curriculum mapped, a thoughtful guide,

To lead your learners on a tide.

Resources gathered, with care and thought,

To enrich lessons, is what is sought.

Assessments planned, to monitor all,

And guide instruction, and enthrall.

Challenges faced, with steadfast grace,

Adapting plans, to suit each pace.

Reflection's mirror, shines so bright,

To refine the course, and steer it right.

So let us plan, with hearts aflame,

To nurture minds, and reach our aim:

A brighter future, with such glow,

That learning's seeds, will always grow.

Teacher's Compass:

A poem about long-term planning generated by Gemini

The Scheme of Work/Module Outline

How should you start?
What must be included?
What are the pitfalls?

Fixed

• Induction
  
• Assessment dates/windows (formative and summative)
  
• Work experience
  
• College holidays - be aware of bank holidays too
  

         Round-up: SoW/MO

Remember

• Topics
  
• Learning outcomes
  
• Resources
  
• Variety
  
• Inclusion
  
• Stretch/challenge for all
  
• Links with other units
  
• Workshops
  
• Tutorials
  
• E&M exams
  

To accommodate, as necessary

• Visiting speakers
  
• Trips/visits
  
• College requirements (progression, etc)
  
• Calendar dates (eg, awareness days)
  

This is a working document

Group Planning Activity (60 minutes)

Remember:

• Continuity and flow
• Intended outcomes
  for each session
• Adaptive teaching
• Assessment for learning
• Variety of activities
  and resources
• Location of lessons
• Grouping of students
• Opportunities to embed English, maths, ILT and E&D.

Work in 3s or 4s

You are going to plan a series of 3 lessons on:

- The career of any famous singer/artist/sportsperson
- Cake decoration, working towards an illusion cake
- Foraging in the English countryside
- A topic of your choice

In addition, write a 5-week section of a scheme of work which includes your 3 lessons in the middle

Finally, share with another group for discussion.