Using Lesson Observation to Improve Learning

Practical strategies for post-16 tutors to improve teaching and learning in the key areas identified in lesson observations.

This book focuses on the most common areas for improvement in teaching, learning and assessment that are regularly identified in lesson observations, including beginning and ending lessons, differentiation, assessment for learning, giving feedback and effective questioning. Many of the observations about these key topics are not fully understood by teachers, who remain unclear about what can they can do to improve.

Specifically written for use within vocational contexts, Sharrock helps you to fully understand these common areas for improvement, unpicks what good and poor practice might look like, and provides practical activities and strategies for you to use and adapt in your teaching. It therefore addresses the strong government drive to improve standards and the need to help FE colleges and other post-16 providers achieve this aim.

Introduction: Improving learning through lesson observations

Chapter 1 Lesson Observations

Chapter 2 Beginning and ending lessons

Chapter 3 Differentiation

Chapter 4 Assessment for Learning

Chapter 5 Giving Feedback

Chapter 6 Effective Questioning

Chapter 7 Embedding English and Maths

Chapter 8 Promoting Equality and Diversity in lessons

Chapter 9 Promoting British Values in lessons

Appendix Suggested Further Reading