Pedagogy
& Practice
Creating conditions for learning
Introduction to the Pack | Leadership
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Creating Effective Learners | Creating
Conditions for Learning | Ideas from Practitioners
Unit 18 Improving the climate for learning (PDF 310KB : DfES
ref 0441-2004)
The physical environment can make a significant difference to learning, and
this unit explores how even small changes to the classroom can help. It looks
at arranging furniture to suit the teaching approach and creating displays
that really contribute to learning. Teacher–pupil relationships are
another important factor in classroom climate, and the unit also describes
how pupil expectation and motivation can be improved through the use of appropriate
classroom language.
Unit 19 Learning styles - to be amended (PDF
290KB : DfES ref 0442-200)
This unit outlines some of the current thinking and research on learning styles.
It provides advice on how to identify different learning styles but, more
importantly, emphasises the need to provide a variety of activities to suit
different styles, over time. There is guidance on how to plan and adapt activities
to accommodate visual, auditory and kinaesthetic learners.
(Please note that according to the DfES site this item is currently -
November 2006 - being revised)
Unit 20 Classroom management (PDF 300KB : DfES ref 0443-2004)
The emphasis in this unit is on developing the concept of teaching behaviour
that is conducive to learning. The fundamentals of good pedagogy and practice,
which are explored in the other units, are the bedrock of successful teaching
and learning. Consideration is given to the core values and beliefs which
underpin the teacher’s relationships with the pupils. Just as importantly,
pupils’ perceptions of effective teaching are examined. Pupils respond
positively to clear structures and routines, and the teacher’s verbal
and non-verbal language is pivotal in securing and maintaining relationships
for learning.
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