{"id":1556,"date":"2026-06-29T12:57:31","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T12:57:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.routledgelearning.com\/learningtoteach\/?page_id=1556"},"modified":"2026-08-05T14:10:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T14:10:16","slug":"chapter-2-beginning-to-teach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.routledgelearning.com\/learningtoteach\/chapter-2-beginning-to-teach","title":{"rendered":"Chapter 2: Beginning to Teach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#fde5c6;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-17bc9e36 wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\"><nav style=\"--separator: &quot;\/&quot;\" class=\"wp-block-breadcrumbs has-extra-small-font-size\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumbs\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.routledgelearning.com\/learningtoteach\/\">Home<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.routledgelearning.com\/learningtoteach\/chapter-resources-for-students\">Chapter Resources for Students<\/a><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Chapter 2: Beginning to Teach<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/nav>\n\n<h1 style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\" class=\"wp-block-post-title has-large-font-size\">Chapter 2: Beginning to Teach<\/h1>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chapter 2 is about beginning to teach and has four units covering classroom observation, planning learning, taking responsibility for a whole class and working with your mentor. The materials provided here could be used individually, with a group of colleagues or with your mentor to prompt discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The explainer video looks at observing, planning, routines and working with your mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32cf9ef6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Learning to Teach: Chapter 2 - Beginning to Teach\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ShyiZB3QUDk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-824349a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beginning to Teach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Observing, planning, routines and working with your mentor<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4eabb568 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4805a82d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-bf7dce52 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-2-1\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.1 Reading Classrooms: How to Maximise Learning from Classroom Observation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support unit 2.1 we have provided YouTube links to lessons you can observe, alongside downloadable forms with focus questions for lesson observation, to help you develop these important skills of professional noticing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Expand Content<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5eab2e75 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d33934 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4a577b33028927e7afce793e26765b95\" style=\"color:#004e6c\">Lesson observations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use these videos and the questions below to perform a practice lesson observation. For more lessons to practice on, search \u2018lesson observation\u2019 on YouTube.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4805a82d wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"natalie dallen trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AwQrgxGCJ2g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"emma west trailer\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V9xyxzm79kg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d33934 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-177c810823c1231d1cf942c85b7884a5\" style=\"color:#004e6c\">Task 2.1.2 Observation Framework: Analysing the beginning, middle and end of a lesson<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Print off the downloadable checklist and take it into your lesson observations, so that you can stay focused and make the most of the experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/s3-euw1-ap-pe-ws4-cws-documents.ri-prod\/learningtoteach\/update\/Task2-1-2ObservationFramework.docx\">Download Observation Framework<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d33934 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fbaa6b40ffe4667a4a1697898208f0d9\" style=\"color:#004e6c\">Task 2.1.3 Analysis of Teacher Talk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download and complete this checklist for a section of the lesson you are observing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/s3-euw1-ap-pe-ws4-cws-documents.ri-prod\/learningtoteach\/update\/Task2-1-3AnalysisofTeacherTalk.docx\">Download Analysis of Teacher Talk Checklist<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d33934 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-70f12f4c0b39ea9521f916d6d3d62581\" style=\"color:#004e6c\">Task 2.1.5 Analysis of Pupil Talk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Download the worksheet and use it to analyse individual, group or whole-class pupil talk over a 20-minute period, recording pupil contributions and behaviour patterns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/s3-euw1-ap-pe-ws4-cws-documents.ri-prod\/learningtoteach\/update\/Task2-1-5AnalysisofPupilTalk.docx\">Download Analysis of Pupil Talk Worksheet<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d33934 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d2cde9fbc42307ab94fa82290b16025d\" style=\"color:#004e6c\">Task 2.1.9 Learning Resources and Pupil Learning<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This download provides an example of a proforma to use in analysing how learning resources help pupils learn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/s3-eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/s3-euw1-ap-pe-ws4-cws-documents.ri-prod\/learningtoteach\/update\/Task2-1-9LearningResourcesandPupilLearning.docx\">Download Analysis of Learning Resources and Pupil Learning Proforma<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-2-2\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Unit 2.2 Schemes of Learning, Sequences of Learning and Lesson Planning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The steps to creating a lesson plan that are described in the book are presented here to reinforce the aspects to consider when planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-11&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-11-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-11\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Expand Content<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-11\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-11-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5eab2e75 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d33934 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-564c33ae2cc98bd53ffaab43cef6686c\" style=\"color:#004e6c\">Creating a lesson plan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2f92a941 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-2\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What is the range of attainment of the pupils?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-2\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-2-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you develop as a teacher, you are expected to adapt to different levels of pupil attainment in your planning. This is often called differentiation and more recently, adaptive teaching and refers to the need to consider pupils\u2019 attainment in your planning and teaching so that all pupils are challenged and extended by the work (Ofsted, 2019; Parsons, et al., 2018). Adaptive teaching can be achieved in different ways depending on the material to be taught. Adaptive teaching may, for example, be achieved by outcome (that is, different types or qualities of work may be produced) or by task (where tasks are adapted for different pupils) or by teacher input (that is, the level of support or teaching strategy applied) (Unit 4.1 provides further information). You provide continuity of learning for the pupils by taking account of and building on their existing knowledge, skills and understanding.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What do the pupils know about the topic?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your experience of the curriculum and of pupils\u2019 learning develops, it becomes easier to answer this question. You need to consider what has been taught before as well as the experience outside school that pupils might have had. It may be appropriate to do some form of testing or analysis of knowledge, skills, attitudes and understanding or to have a discussion with pupils to discover their prior experience and attitudes regarding the work in question. As a beginning teacher, you should seek advice from the staff who normally teach your classes, as well as consulting national guidance materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What are the learning outcomes for this lesson?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learning outcomes are assessable intentions for what the pupils will know, understand and be able to do. Drawing up effective learning outcomes requires considerable thought. One way of presenting learning outcomes is to identify what \u2018all\u2019, \u2018most\u2019 or \u2018some\u2019 pupils should be able to do. Alternative thinking is to set a single challenging outcome, question or focus for the lesson to be shared with the pupils. When writing learning outcomes, you should include a verb (what your pupils will do to evidence their learning e.g. demonstrate or explain), a context (the situation in which the learning will take place e.g. individually, in a group, written or verbally) and in some subjects a quality (the characteristics or features of the behaviour e.g. with accuracy, creativity or confidence) that ensures your outcome is measurable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Verbs that help you be precise are those such as state, describe, identify, prioritise, analyse, explain, create and justify. These verbs force you to write outcomes that can be observed or measured. If you think that your learning outcomes are vague, ask yourself whether they make it clear what the pupils have to do to demonstrate their learning<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What time is available for the lesson?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the example lesson plan provided in the textbook, a timeline is drawn down the left-hand side. You should plan for short learning episodes in order to maintain the engagement of the pupils. At the planning stage, think practically about how long it is likely to take to set up, complete and review each task. During the lesson, the timeline enables you to see easily if it is necessary to adapt the original plan to fit the time available.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-6&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-6\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What resources are available for the lesson?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-6\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-6-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is important to select and make available the most appropriate resources to achieve the learning outcomes. Check how resources are reserved in your department and book them early because other staff may need them at the same time. You should also be prepared to adapt resources to suit different classes and to evaluate their suitability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-7&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-7\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What approaches to classroom management should I use?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-7\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-7-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You should plan for how you group pupils, integrate resources and manage transitions between activities and stages of the lesson (see Units 2.3 and 4.1).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-8&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-8\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What teaching strategies should I adopt?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-8\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-8-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Teaching strategies should be selected as the best method to achieve your learning outcomes (see Units 5.3 and 5.9). Where possible, a range of learning strategies should be planned to engage and support all pupils\u2019 learning (see Unit 5.2). Relevant questions should be planned for every lesson to assess pupils\u2019 knowledge and understanding during the lesson and to develop their higher order thinking skills. Phrasing appropriate questions is a key skill for a teacher (see Unit 3.1).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-9&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-9\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">How do I assess pupil learning?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-9\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-9-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The assessment methods selected should enable the learning outcomes to be accurately assessed. It is therefore important to choose reliable assessment methods and you should seek advice from the teacher of the class. Ensure that you allocate sufficient time to carry out your chosen assessment methods effectively (see Unit 6.1).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-10&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item has-border-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-item-is-layout-5c2aeb26 wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#e8e2db;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:4px;border-top-right-radius:4px;border-bottom-left-radius:4px;border-bottom-right-radius:4px;background-color:#fff8ed5c\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading has-background has-small-font-size\" style=\"background-color:#fff1deb0;font-style:normal;font-weight:600\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-10-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-10\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">What risks are associated with the work?<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-10\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-10-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-container-core-accordion-panel-is-layout-91291df7 wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.333), 1.1rem);\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Safety is an important issue in schools. In some subjects, the assessment of risk to the pupils and incorporation of strategies to minimise this risk are a necessary part of the teacher\u2019s planning. Departmental and national guidelines are provided and should be followed to ensure the safety of pupils. As a beginning teacher, you should consult your head of department, class teacher or mentor for guidance on safety issues. Never undertake an activity until risk assessment has been considered. For examples of risk assessments see your subject association guidance (e.g. The Association for Science Education; The Association for Physical Education; The Design and Technology Association). Subject associations are listed in Appendix 2.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"aioseo-2-4\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2.4 Working Effectively with your Mentor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To support this unit you\u2019ll find flashcards addressing commonly questions and advice on how to work effectively with your mentor, as well as a downloadable framework for discussing starting points with your mentor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-12&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-12-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-12\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Expand Content<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-12\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-12-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5eab2e75 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-cyan-bluish-gray-border-color has-base-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-54d33934 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-system-font-family has-medium-font-size wp-elements-4231f865b1aea624442ce742c4197210\" style=\"color:#004e6c\">A framework for sharing your starting points with your mentor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This worksheet provides prompts and space for you to write down your starting points, 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In areas of your professional development, ask how you could improve, ask for examples of how this improvement will look like.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW40587163 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n        <!-- Swiper Slide -->\n        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n          <!-- Flashcard -->\n           <button class=\"flip-card\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card-inner\">\n              <div class=\"flip-card-front\"><p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW82001540 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW82001540 BCX0\">What can you expect from your mentor?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW82001540 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n              <div class=\"flip-card-back\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW241978214 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241978214 BCX0\">Your mentor should organise a teaching timetable that includes teaching, lesson observations, planning, preparation, and assessment, scheduled weekly meetings, carry out formal observations, set\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241978214 BCX0\">targets<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW241978214 BCX0\">\u00a0and provide advice and support on professional practice.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW241978214 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n          <\/button>\n        <\/div>\n\n        \n        <!-- Swiper Slide -->\n        <div class=\"swiper-slide\">\n          <!-- Flashcard -->\n           <button class=\"flip-card\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\">\n            <div class=\"flip-card-inner\">\n              <div class=\"flip-card-front\"><p><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW175733273 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW175733273 BCX0\">What will a mentor expect from a beginning teacher?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP Selected SCXW175733273 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n              <div class=\"flip-card-back\"><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW258056657 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258056657 BCX0\">High levels<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW258056657 BCX0\">\u00a0of motivation, professional curiosity, and excellent social skills. 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Think of ways in which you can demonstrate your willingness to fit into the school from the outset. Research the school, demonstrate knowledge of its successes from exams to school productions. Remain engaged and interested throughout, be prepared to say something about your teaching experience, your goals, and aspirations. Always engage with key information provided e.g., child protection and other school policies. 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