GCSE English Language - Develop your practice by Sheran https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang The GCSE re-sits: develop your practice Level 5 English en-us 2018-09-16 10:35:21 UTC 2026-01-14 19:27:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/230278804/84336a7ae9b359084ff4215029fc1478/GCSE_English_Language.jpg Course overview sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/281898411
An outline of the module outcomes and suggested reading. Download and use as a record of your progress through the programme.]]> 2018-09-16 10:51:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/281898411 Draft Curriculum Breaking the Cycle sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/282780331 2018-09-18 09:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/282780331 Record of each session a sample sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283307022 After each session we would like you to reflect upon what you've discussed, explored in more detail, consider how it all affects your classes. Here are just a few notes to get you started. Good idea to do this as soon as possible after the session. ]]> 2018-09-19 08:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283307022 Module specification sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283314785 2018-09-19 08:56:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283314785 Assessment tasks sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283315115 2018-09-19 08:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283315115 Useless article game sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283315583
Work in small groups. Take one item each, the idea is to try to get one person in the group to take your article. They can argue back. The rest of the groups decide who has made the most convincing argument. Consider how you might use this with your learners and maximise its potential. persuasive language/ bias etc ]]> 2018-09-19 08:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283315583 Growth Mind set diagram sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283317359 2018-09-19 09:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283317359 Define it sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283317504 Model the task using the language that you'd like people to use e.g. It's a noun/verb etc, as the example on the PowerPoint. Extend task so that learners look at all of the vocabulary and check deeper understanding asking for examples etc
This game can be used in many ways with learners. Consider how to use with yours and focus on deeper understanding and checking.]]> 2018-09-19 09:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/283317504 PowerPoint for session 2 sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288489215 Last slide has reminder for next week.]]> 2018-10-03 08:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288489215 Story card sort sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288489859
This can be done with extracts from texts that you are likely to use in class. Just choose about the first 100 words and cut them up so that students use their understanding of spelling, punctuation, context, purpose etc to put them together again.
This is done at word level, but can easily be done at sentence and paragraph level to introduce structure e.g. fairy story, mixed texts to highlight the characteristics of different genres, or maybe same piece of writing written in different registers ( formal /informal).
What are the advantages of using activities like this with your re-sit learners?

]]> 2018-10-03 08:12:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288489859 Death on the prom - reading activity sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288523765 This task works well in a number of ways. Learners collaborate to do the task more quickly, don't really know it's a reading task and enjoy the deciphering challenge etc. Get them to focus on how they did the task, what clues they used, how a number of answers could have worked, how they discarded some they originally guessed, then focus on the sub-skills of reading that they used to complete the task, boosting confidence. ]]> 2018-10-03 09:59:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288523765 GCSE and Functional Skills comparison of skills sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288527087 The purpose of this exercise was to identify that learners are not coming to GCSE having to learn skills from scratch much of hat they have been practising  at Level 1/2 in year 7/8/9 etc is very similar and needs to be built on. The idea is to then focus on the elements which make it a good GCSE pass.]]> 2018-10-03 10:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288527087 Comparison of AOs GCSE 9-1 sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288528482 Brief discussion around the rationale for using a particular awarding body.]]> 2018-10-03 10:18:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288528482 Meta-language matching game sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288528903 Think about how the activity was set up, how you felt about the activity, what you might change if doing this with your learners. Where would the activity come in a sequence of lessons. 
If the issue is that learners focus on identifying the literary device rather than exploring the impact on the reader, maybe start with examples, identify what's happening ( definition) and then give it a name?]]> 2018-10-03 10:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288528903 Example of a reading task- What we can learn from English examiner reports. sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288530169 Using an article written by a Head of English I have created a series of reading tasks to simply demo the importance of creating tasks which consistently help learners to refine the sub-skills of reading. The prediction task activates their prior knowledge of the subject and the vocabulary they associate with the topic ( schemata), followed by a quick scan of the text, the second activity aims to demonstrate how it is possible to answer a comprehension task successfully without understanding every word,  the third task focusses on getting students used to exploring new vocab so they can make a reasonable guess as to meaning, we don't need to know exactly, finally leaners are asked to re-order the text using structural, context clues etc.
Think about how you could use these strategies more systematically.]]> 2018-10-03 10:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/288530169 Trial sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290610656 Just testing on my phone. Moss is helping prepare the session.]]> 2018-10-09 08:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290610656 PowerPoint for session 3 and homework sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290611830 Engaging and motivating learners in GCSE English.
We didn't manage to get through everything so this week's task is to download the PowerPoint run in on slide show mode and go into some of the slides and links in the second part of the presentation. Explore 5 different sites or tools and be ready to talk about them to everyone next session. ]]> 2018-10-09 08:45:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290611830 Summary of research findings sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290613011 The following table summarises the findings of the most recent research undertaken by NIACE (Engaging Learners in GCSE Maths and English February 2015 NIACE)


]]> 2018-10-09 08:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290613011 Adele's ideas! https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290689124 2018-10-09 12:37:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290689124 Marian's Ideas https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290691177 2018-10-09 12:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290691177 https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290693530 2018-10-09 12:44:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290693530 Denise's ideas https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290693663 2018-10-09 12:44:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290693663 https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290701096 2018-10-09 12:56:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/290701096 5 steps to getting the most out of a reading text. sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291633185 I wrote this s few months ago just to reinforce some of the key messages when helping learners to improve their reading skills. I've just added a DARTS link to the bottom of it which I didn't have on the one we got in the session,]]> 2018-10-11 10:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291633185 Literacy clocks sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291634015 This is just a template  for them to use to create their own.
Key aims 
- Help them understand how important reading is in their everyday life.
- That there many different text types which we read in different ways.
- We may be very good at reading some of these text types and therefore proficient in that skill e.g. Find  specific  info on line, in a magazine etc i.e. scanning, but find close comprehension more difficult.
Emphasise the positive]]> 2018-10-11 10:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291634015 Link to meta-language flashcards sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291636004 Check what you remember. What else would you include to really check your understanding .]]> 2018-10-11 10:22:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291636004 Digital approaches sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291636857 An initial list of the different ways in which we can use digital technology to good effect I the classroom. Research tells us that the majority of learners value an enjoy learning some things using digital technology. Approaches are refreshing, often helps with engagement, but shouldn't  be done just for the sake of it.]]> 2018-10-11 10:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291636857 Different types of reading text sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291642692 This works well as a follow on activity to the literacy clocks and introduces the idea of identifying genre and how we can analyse it identifying purpose, content etc 
We only looked at the first page but the second is useful to get them thinking.]]> 2018-10-11 10:46:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291642692 Activities to develop reading sub-skills sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291644369 This activity is designed to get you thinking about what sub-skill you are using in the activity to help target practice more carefully.]]> 2018-10-11 10:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/291644369 Some GCSE English ideas sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/292754541 It's so easy for this to get out of date - add you own suggested approaches below (Sunil and Claire will too).]]> 2018-10-15 12:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/292754541 A class we may know - collated ideas sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293184918 This table pulls together strategies to engage , support and challenge our re-sit students.]]> 2018-10-16 07:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293184918 Social Media- PowerPoint from an AoC conference sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293190927 Social Media Scott Hayden, Specialist Practitioner of Social Media and Educational Technology, Basingstoke College of Technology.
The session shared ways to use Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, Snapchat,Facebook, Youtube, and Periscope in the classroom to help students to build their digital reputation while simultaneously promoting themselves and your courses outside of the organisation.

Useful way to present the keys aspects of the session through the 10 commandments of social media in the classroom. E.g. 

  1. Thou shalt follow thy acceptable use policy
  2. Thou shalt be positive
  3. Thou shalt be respectful of thy students personal lives 
  4. Thou shalt collaborate on  a code of conduct with the students


Definitely worth exploring the powerpoint and considering the tips, with some concrete example
of how he has used different tools to reinforce what he is saying.
The use of Linkedin as a tool to support a CV /job application was also very useful, with an example of one of his students who got accepted at Edge Hill based on their Linkedin profile.

 


]]> 2018-10-16 07:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293190927 Session 4 PowerPoint sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293206759 Using assessment approaches to support GCSE English]]> 2018-10-16 08:32:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293206759 Assessment objectives table sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293222702 2018-10-16 09:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293222702 Identifying theme - extract from Nicholas Nickleby sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293223006 Extract is used to identify theme and used in contrast with a clip from Educating Yorkshire before using it again to identify linguistic devices which are used to reinforce the theme.]]> 2018-10-16 09:26:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293223006 Stylistic devices sheet sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293223959 Used with Dickens extract above ]]> 2018-10-16 09:29:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293223959 Paper 1 AO2 a more structured approach sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293224387 I adapted material from Jo Heathcote's book to demonstrate a more structured approach. You may need to adapt this further, reduce level of difficulty etc as this was designed for you.]]> 2018-10-16 09:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293224387 A creative writing task sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293226292 Use this with the narrative writing scheme below but also consider how you might adapt this task to be inclusive for learners with SEND (bearing in mind that, e.g. for learners with autistic spectrum disorder, they may find it hard to imagine things that have not actually happened to them.)]]> 2018-10-16 09:37:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293226292 Narrative marking scheme to be used with task above sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293227094 2018-10-16 09:40:19 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293227094 Group Profile /homework task sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293227284
“Assessing each learner’s detailed profile is all very well, but with large classes it’s not possible to teach each learner individually”
How would you use diagnostic information to inform planning?

Look at the group profile  
Imagine this is your group: 
o   What priorities would you identify for a scheme of work? 
o   Are there any topics that could be given a ‘light touch’? 
o   How would you address topics that only 1 or 2 learners need to cover? 
]]> 2018-10-16 09:41:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293227284 Picture jigsaw sheets sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293228720 This task is disguised an activity to re-order groups but can help assess speaking skills as well .]]> 2018-10-16 09:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293228720 Themes and main ideas sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293229389 Revision extract for Edexcel from BBC Bitesize]]> 2018-10-16 09:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293229389 Example Thinglink sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293236790 2018-10-16 10:18:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293236790 sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293236869 Flipgrid]]> 2018-10-16 10:19:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293236869 Online stickies boards sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293236929 This is a link to Padlet (the tool used to make this stickies board). There are other tools, such as lino-it.]]> 2018-10-16 10:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293236929 Screencasting example sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293236962 This is an example of a feedback screencast - you can find out more about the action research project that this was part of here - https://padlet.com/petermurray/tkf6a6egg11p]]> 2018-10-16 10:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293236962 Quizlet sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293237010 Just one of the things you can do is create flashcards to learn new terms/vocab. It will also turn the term and definition into different games - Have a go at my drag and drop check on different types of assessment -https://quizlet.com/237055659/assessment-flash-cards/]]> 2018-10-16 10:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293237010 Goconqr sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293237047 I recommend trying this one out. You can pop quizzes and all sorts on there. Takes no time to do and then you share it with the learners or colleagues. Worth exploring the library of resources.]]> 2018-10-16 10:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293237047 Polleverywhere sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293237114 We also briefly discussed this as really simple way of introducing digital technology into the classroom.The tool can be used in a variety of ways without having to rely too heavily of access to computers etc. Responses rely on the learners using their phone.
Useful for a quick revision test/ checking progress at different stages during the session, capturing opinions before launching into a new topic. Easy to set up and very visual.


]]> 2018-10-16 10:20:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293237114 Plickers sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293237148 We talked about this briefly in the session aspossibly one of the tools which can be used efficiently and effectively, not just for show . Have a look at the tutorial first to decide maybe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xgz0c0s_w6A
Then maybe sign up to find out more .
https://www.plickers.com/]]> 2018-10-16 10:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/293237148 Activity checklist sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/296913115 2018-10-25 13:13:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/296913115 Experiment sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/296914005 2018-10-25 13:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/296914005 Session 1 Course Introduction - PowerPoint sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/300146009 It would be a good idea to briefly work through this and take the opportunity to look at the videos etc as we didn't cover everything in the same way. You need to have the PowerPoint on slide show for the links to work. Any questions let me know. Sheran]]> 2018-11-04 07:45:53 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/300146009 A creative writing task sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/300147790 Use this with the narrative writing scheme below but also consider how you might adapt this task to be inclusive for learners with SEND (bearing in mind that, e.g. for learners with autistic spectrum disorder, they may find it hard to imagine things that have not actually happened to them.)]]> 2018-11-04 08:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/300147790 Session 5 PowerPoint sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306276555 Assessment for Learning and assessing spoken English]]> 2018-11-20 10:56:27 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306276555 Session 6 PowerPoint sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306278033 Improving Learning in English Focus : Paper 2 Non-fiction Reading.]]> 2018-11-20 11:01:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306278033 Pelmanism - types of text sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306279217 Game to introduce the topic. Turn all over and as them to take it in turns to turn over 2 at a time. The object of the exercise is to find pairs and give a good reason for the pairing.]]> 2018-11-20 11:05:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306279217 Bikers without borders text sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306280512 Zip file with the images to stimulate the activities ]]> 2018-11-20 11:09:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306280512 Comparing texts in paper 2 sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306281215 Adapted from Jo Heathcote's AQA English textbook. Focussing on a couple of exercises to get ss used to managing 2 texts.]]> 2018-11-20 11:12:17 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306281215 Cards for Spidergram sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306282267 Non-fiction aspects to consider and revise. Activity encourages students to explore what needs to be taken into consideration and revised. leading to Goconqr spidergram]]> 2018-11-20 11:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/306282267 Session 7 PowerPoint sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310487174 2018-12-03 16:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310487174 Research evidence on writing sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310782989 DfE research useful for strategies on helping boys to write.]]> 2018-12-04 08:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310782989 Tangible planning sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310785683 I tried this strategy with a really reluctant group to inspire them for creative writing tasks for GCSE English.]]> 2018-12-04 08:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310785683 Smarter marking sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310785799 2018-12-04 08:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310785799 Making the assessment criteria work for you sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310785851 2018-12-04 08:55:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310785851 Working with Peers sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310785962 2018-12-04 08:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310785962 Using Marking Codes sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786003 2018-12-04 08:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786003 Marking codes to track progress sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786063 2018-12-04 08:56:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786063 Alternative Assessment Feedback sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786107 In addition to giving learners written feedback, a 5 minute exercise to extend this to include some verbal, recorded thoughts and suggestions.  The learners from this action research provided some interesting insight into how they responded to being sent an audio file they could listen to at their own convenience. Any questions - please contact me Helen.scanlan@ncl-coll.ac.uk]]> 2018-12-04 08:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786107 Mindfulness study sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786167 I introduced students to the benefits of mindfulness to explore whether it would have an impact on their studies.]]> 2018-12-04 08:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786167 Action Research sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786245 Putting the learner back in the 'driving seat'.]]> 2018-12-04 08:57:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786245 Losing The Comfort Blanket sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786300 2018-12-04 08:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786300 Using film to prompt discussion - Amanda Iceton. sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786397 2018-12-04 08:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786397 Using peer assessment templates sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786461 2018-12-04 08:58:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786461 Using mobile phones to really get them to engage -Sarah Boyd sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786559  Entry level 1 /2 Maths (ESOL) 
A multi-purpose session exploring the use of mobile phones and QR codes to engage in maths, get organised etc

]]> 2018-12-04 08:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786559 Providing learner support vs self-directed learning and assessment sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786639 Exploring how to improve the learners’ attitude to tackling new maths concepts and increase their motivation to persevere when gaps in their previous knowledge cause them to give up or get into a negative frame of mind/affective state, which then hinders their ability to learn and retain information.
Jennifer Humeniuk was the research buddy]]> 2018-12-04 08:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310786639 Geoff Petty on Action research sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310797730 2018-12-04 09:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310797730 Geoff Petty on Supported Experiments sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310798058 2018-12-04 09:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310798058 Session 8 PowerPoint sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310799051 2018-12-04 09:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310799051 Session 9 PowerPoint sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310799392 2018-12-04 09:49:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310799392 Session 9 Materials sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310800310 Texts to go with the visual stimulus]]> 2018-12-04 09:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310800310 Session 9 You tube links sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310801287 2018-12-04 09:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310801287 Sinister character images writing stimulus sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310802611 Describe and draw]]> 2018-12-04 10:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310802611 Activity to approach evaluating a text The tell tale heart. sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310803732 2018-12-04 10:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310803732 Leisure sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310804158 2018-12-04 10:05:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310804158 Citizen and community sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310804400 2018-12-04 10:06:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310804400 Work sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310804617 2018-12-04 10:07:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310804617 Education sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310805678 2018-12-04 10:11:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310805678 Domestic and everyday life sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310805834 2018-12-04 10:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310805834 AfL Tool box sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310894506 Ideas from TES materials ]]> 2018-12-04 14:16:29 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310894506 Smarter marking sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310894882 2018-12-04 14:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/310894882 Session 10 PowerPoint sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/313306684 2018-12-11 09:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/313306684 Revision tips sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/313307030 2018-12-11 09:30:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/313307030 Show off writing sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/313308501 2018-12-11 09:35:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/313308501 The writing process sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/313308739 Card activity ]]> 2018-12-11 09:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/313308739 Anne's session - language devices sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/319586903 Session looks at  the implications and connotations of the writer’s choices of vocabulary, how writers  enrich their writing , all built around  The Christmas Truce . Anne's popped in the materials, PowerPoint and the feedback on the session.]]> 2019-01-11 09:16:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/319586903 Denise an Marion's session - Paragraphs and TIP TOP sheran_johnson https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/319589185
To be able to understand, identify and use a variety of different length paragraphs in writing.]]> 2019-01-11 09:25:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/319589185 Ofsted report on Alternative Provision. ts170028 https://padlet.com/sheran_johnson/GCSEEngLang/wish/1300854820 The report commissioned by the  DfE, was carried out over a 3 year period and follows up the results of an initial survey in 2011.Ofsted inspectors visited 165 schools and 448 of the alternative providers they used and makes several significant recommendations.

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