Sherrie Lake - Head of Drama at Highdown
Describe you favourite teacher at school
Ruthlessly strict, but had high expectations and was invested in the learning of her class.
What three words describe the type of teacher you would like to be
Responsive, empathetic, challenging
A student that surprised you in a good way this week
2 Students in year eight stayed behind 25 minutes after school to help tidy away a printing lesson.
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FLexibility
Being flexible and responsive to the changing needs of students
Differentiation
Using a variety of instructional strategies and materials t o meet the diverse learning styles and needs of students.
Self-directed learning
Encourages students to take an active role in learning and to set goals for their progress
Collaboration
Between teachers, students and parents to support student learning
Ongoing assessment Of student progress to inform instruction and make adjustments as needed
Personalisation
Tailoring the instruction to meet the unique needs and abilities of each student.
Case Study Maya:
Maya is passionate student, but struggles with Dyslexia, SCD and Attention & Organisation.
Adaptive teaching strategies can be employed to mediate the effects of these on her learning.
Dyslexia - Dual coding, lots of pictures, defining key words, Subject specific glossaries
Social Communication DIfficulties - Sit her next to a student that she already has a close relationship with to allow her to communicate her thoughts (Share what your partner said)
Attention and Organisation - Organise her notes for her, printouts
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the concept of adaptive practice has emerged as a transformative approach in teaching secondary school students.
Recognizing that each learner possesses unique abilities, learning styles, and pace, adaptive practice tailors instruction to individual needs, fostering a personalised and dynamic learning environment.
This innovative pedagogical strategy goes beyond traditional one-size-fits-all methodologies, embracing technology, data analytics, and differentiated instruction to create an inclusive and effective educational experience.
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