Course Description

This course will explore the key elements of effective classroom practice that can help teachers and leaders prepare for and respond to school inspections. The course will cover topics such as:

•   Creating a positive and engaging learning environment
•     Setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback
•     Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners
•     Using data to drive instruction
•     Building relationships with students and families
•     Leading a culture of continuous improvement

Learning Outcomes 

 By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 

•     Identify the key elements of effective classroom practice
•     Develop strategies for creating a positive and engaging learning environment
•     Set clear expectations and provide regular feedback
•     Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners
•     Use data to drive instruction
•     Build relationships with students and families
•     Lead a culture of continuous improvement

Course Structure 

The course will consist of a combination of prerecorded modules, live webinars, and self-paced activities. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from an experienced education consultant and leader - Steve Burnage FCCT FRSA, share their own experiences, and collaborate with other participants. 

Who Should Attend 

This course is intended for school  leaders who are interested in improving classroom practice in their schools and preparing for school inspections. The course is also relevant for anyone who is interested in learning more about effective teaching and learning and the leadership of best practice for inspection. 

Benefits of Attending 

The benefits of attending this course include: 

•    Gaining a deeper understanding of the key elements of effective classroom practice 
•     Learning strategies for creating a positive and engaging learning environment 
•     Developing skills for setting clear expectations and providing regular feedback 
•     Learning how to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners 
•     Gaining insights into how to use data to drive instruction 
•     Building relationships with students and families 
•     Developing leadership skills for leading a culture of continuous improvement. 

 Note, each module will be presented  from the perspective of the school leader 

Theme 1: Establishing Baselines and Vehicles for Change

Establishing Baselines - Reflecting on Practice 

•     What is reflective practice? 
•     Why is it important to reflect on practice? 
•     How can I reflect on my practice?

Data Analysis and Self-Evaluation 

•     What is data analysis? 
•     Why do we need to analyse data? 
•     How do we analyse data for self-evaluation?

Improvement and Change

•     What does it mean to plan for improvement and change? 
•     Why do things need to change?
•     How can I lead change in my school or classroom? 

Planning for improvement

•     What are some strategies for planning for improvement? 
•     Why do we need to plan for improvement? 
•     How can I plan for improvement in the classroom?

Understanding and utilising PLCS 

•     What are PLCS? 
•     Why are PLCS useful for school improvement? 
•     How can PLCS be used in schools?

Theme 2: Leading and Improving Classroom Practice 

Planning Effective Teaching and Learning

•     What does effective planning look like? 
•     Why do we need to plan learning and teaching? 
•     How do we plan learning and teaching?

Engaging Students in Learning 

•     What are some strategies for engaging students in learning? 
•     Why is it important to engage students in their learning? 
•     How can I engage students in learning?

Motivating Students to Learn 

•     What is motivation? 
•     Why is it important to motivate students to learn? 
•     How can I motivate students to learn?

Setting Clear Expectations for Learning and Behaviour 

•     What do we mean by clear expectations? 
•     Why is it important to set clear expectations? 
•     How can I set and communicate clear expectations for my students?

Adaptive Teaching

•     What is adaptive teaching? 
•     Why is it important to differentiate instruction, scaffold learning and adapt teaching? 
•     How can I adapt instruction in my classroom?

Stretch and Challenge in The Classroom

•     What is stretch and challenge? 
•     Why do we need to stretch and challenge all leaners? 
•     How do I stretch and challenge all learners

Collaborative Learning 

•     What is collaborative learning? 
•     Why should learners collaborate? 
•     How can I build collaborative learning into classroom practice?

Effective questioning 

•     What are questions for? 
•     Why are questions important? 
•     How do I build an effective questioning strategy?

Assessment and Feedback

•     What is the purpose of assessment? 
•     Why is it important to provide assessment and feedback? 
•     How can I provide effective assessment

Preparing for Inspection 

•     What will inspectors be looking for? 
•     How can I prepare for inspection? 
•     How can I evidence best practice in my classroom or school?

Theme 3: Establishing Best Practice 

Empowering Learners 

•     What does it mean to empower learners? 
•     Why do I need to empower my learners? 
•     How can I empower learners in my classroom?

 Creating a Positive Learning Environment 

•     What is a positive learning environment? 
•     Why do learners need a positive learning environment? 
•     How can I create a positive learning environment in my classroom?

Managing Resources 

•     What does it mean to manage resources effectively? 
•     How can I manage resources effectively in my classroom? 
•     What are the challenges of managing resources effectively?

Communicating With Parents and Carers 

•     What are the benefits of communicating with parents and carers? 
•     Why is it important to communicate with parents and carers? 
•     How can I communicate effectively with parents and carers?

Working With Colleagues

•     What are the benefits of working with colleagues? 
•     Why is it important to work with colleagues? 
•     How can I work effectively with colleagues?

Course Delivery

A mixture of Live and Recorded Session 

Facilitator

Steve Burnage

 Following over 25 years’ experience in teaching and school leadership, Steve Burnage is an established and trusted educationconsultant, inspector, and author with over 12 years’ experience in running a successful education consultancy. Worldwide, clients include ministries in China, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan; Universities in India, Pakistan and Nepal; Cambridge International, the International Baccalaureate and The British Council; and the publishers Marshal Cavendish and TES Global. Steve is lead inspector for The British Council in Egypt and is a regular keynote speaker at international Conferences. Steve’s training company – Mister Steve Training – has been rated ‘top education training provider in the UK’ for the last three years.

After spending over 25 years teaching and leading schools including time as the principal at an inner-city senior school in the UK, Steve Burnage went on to develop a successful education consultancy and training portfolio, supporting schools, academies, and colleagues across the UK and internationally in developing the quality of their leadership, their teaching, students’ learning, progress, and welfare; and their governance. 

As an education consultant, trainer and author, Steve specialises in helping schools develop effective leadership and management at all levels, nurture outstanding learning and teaching, helping schools develop support strategies for vulnerable learner groups – inclusion and behaviour, pupil premium, boys, exceptionally able - school development, independent learning, outstanding assessment practice and data, performance management, positive behaviour intervention, policy and practice; and restorative justice, online and blended learning; and Music and Performing Arts education across all phases.  

Steve is sought after as an expert practitioner, consultant, and trainer all over the world. He is an international accredited trainer and education consultant for Cambridge University Press and assessment, an accredited lead consultant for the Cambridge Education Partnership (the education reform branch of Cambridge University), lead trainer for Cambridge University’s on-line pedagogy and curriculum training and an accredited training consultant for The British Council, TES Global; and COBIS. I have recently led extended international training and leadership workshops for the Ministry of Education in Kazakhstan; the Chinese Government; the Indian Ministry of Education; and the government of Uzbekistan. 

Steve is also a lead inspector of schools for the British Council and regularly leads school inspection teams in the Middle East and has responsibility for the training and induction of new inspectors. He is a tutor for students studying for a Master Degrees in Educational Leadership and is currently writing university accredited courses for both new and experienced school leaders. 

Education background: School principal, vice principal and senior leader in 3 schools. Teacher of Music and Performing Arts 

Years of Experience: >35 years  

Academic Qualifications : Masters in Education Leadership 

Bachelor of Music 

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