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As an English teacher, my role goes beyond delivering content; I am also a mentor, guide, and role model. Building positive relationships with learners is crucial for encouraging trust and engagement. I aim to create a safe space where learners feel valued, respected, and understood. This includes:

Being approachable, patient, and empathetic.

Listening actively to students’ concerns and needs.

Providing consistent encouragement and praise to build self-esteem.

Using positive language and reinforcement.

Maintaining professional boundaries while being supportive.

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Resources

Laptop/projector for video

Printed quiz (alternative to digital)

Climate change infographic

Simplified handout with glossary

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Minimum Core Integration

English Speaking and listening in group work; writing reflections

Maths Reading and interpreting climate graphs

Digital quiz; using video and interactive tasks

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Assessment Methods

Formative: Observation during tasks, questioning, responses in discussions.

Summative: Completed reflection sheet and quiz answers.

Feedback: Given orally and in writing, with positive reinforcement.

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Differentiation Strategies

Visual aids and simple sentence frames for ESOL learners (e.g., “One cause of climate change is…”).

Provide task options: writing, drawing, or verbally sharing reflections.

Use buddy systems for peer support.

Offer coloured overlays or accessible fonts for learners with dyslexia.

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Creating a Safe, Inclusive Environment

Start with a welcoming introduction and a low-risk icebreaker (e.g., “What’s one thing you’ve noticed about the weather recently?”).

Establish ground rules together (e.g., respect for different opinions, active listening).

Visual schedule and learning objectives shown clearly on screen or handouts.

Use multi-sensory materials: video clips, printed visuals, simplified texts, translated keywords where needed.

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Duration:

1.5 hours

1. Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, learners will be able to:

Define climate change and identify its main causes (Knowledge/Understanding – English).

Interpret simple data (e.g., temperature graphs) related to climate change (Application – Maths).

Discuss how personal lifestyle choices impact the environment (Communication – English).

List three actions they can take to reduce their carbon footprint (Analysis/Evaluation).

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Use digital tools like online quizzes, research tasks, spreadsheets, or virtual collaboration platforms (e.g., Google Docs or Microsoft Teams), and teach safe internet use and digital literacy.

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As an educator, one of my key responsibilities is to foster positive, trusting, and respectful relationships with my learners. This involves creating a welcoming atmosphere where every learner feels valued, listened to, and supported. I aim to be approachable, consistent, and fair, using active listening, empathy, and constructive feedback to build rapport. Building strong relationships allows learners to feel safe, boosting their confidence and motivation to engage in the learning process.

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Your TASK:

Consider your role and responsibilities in fostering positive relationships with learners?

Think about how to create an inclusive and respectful learning space?

Reflect on how you would adapt your teaching methods to support diverse needs?

Discuss how you would assess learning fairly and effectively?

Include how you would embed minimum core elements (e.g., English, maths, digital skills) into your session?

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In the field of education and training, your role goes far beyond delivering content. As an educator, you're responsible for creating a learning environment where every learner feels safe, respected, and included. This means understanding your professional responsibilities, building positive relationships, and being mindful of the diverse needs of your learners.

Creating an inclusive environment involves:

Setting clear ground rules and expectations

Using varied teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles

Being aware of barriers to learning and finding ways to remove them

Assessment is not just about grading—it's about understanding where learners are in their journey and helping them progress. This includes using fair, valid, and reliable methods of assessment that reflect learners’ individual needs.

Finally, the Minimum Core refers to the essential skills in English, maths, digital literacy, and inclusive practice that should be embedded in all aspects of teaching. These skills support learners’ success both in and beyond the classroom.