Key Stage 3

The following suggestions for schemes of work are based on the prior learning in the Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 schemes of work.

Pedagogy and practice: Teaching and Learning in Secondary Schools

These study units are intended to provide not only the means by which teachers can develop their skills, but also a common language in which to discuss teaching and learning. They complement the Key Stage 3 National Strategy’s training. The whole pack has DfES reference number 0423-2004 and contains all printed units and DVDs.

for further information refer to http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/keystage3/

The units are grouped as follows:

Units 1-5 Designing lessons

Structuring Learning

Teaching models

Lesson design for low attainers

Lesson design for inclusion

Starters and Plenaries

Units 6-11 Teaching repertoire

Modelling

Questioning

Explaining

Guided learning

Group work

Active engagement teachniques

Units 12-17 Creating effective learners

Assessment for learning

Developing reading

Developing writing

Using ICT to enhance learning

Leading in learning

Developing effective learners

Units 18-20 Creating conditions for learning

Improving the climate for learning

Learning Styles

Classroom management

and a

Leadership guide

Two DVDs containing video sequence to support the units are included in the pack:

DVD1 DfES ref 0445-2004 supports Units 1-8 and the Leadership guide
DVD2 DfES ref 0446-2004 supports Units 9-20 and includes an audio extract - the EXIT model.
Packs have been distributed to schools.

for further information refer to http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/keystage3/