Back to the Future: English by Lynne Brandt https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba Derby College INSET day 16th December 2016 en-us 2016-12-09 15:06:30 UTC 2025-11-24 08:03:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Planets.png I have ESOL learners in my GCSE and FSENG classes. I tend to speak very clearly anyway, but this session made me realise how much more important it is. Also, the checking for understanding counts on two levels with ESOL learners. I create visual PowerPoints but now I can incorporate the use of images for language support. With my FSENG group that has a lot of additional needs, I intend to use this technique too while they study for the reading exam. https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144038929
Regular assessment check can be carried out in so may ways .. the variety will make the lesson more intersting. Again, the use of images for checking assesmsent came up in the 'Breakfast, Dinner & Tea' session. I aim to vary my checking methods.


]]> 2016-12-16 13:31:10 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144038929 Embedding ESOL sarah_acaster https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144039369 An insight into how ESOL learners may see things in class and has inspired me to use different methods of delivery to improve reading, writing, speaking, listening and vocabulary in an accessable way for them. I will use images and audio where possible to aid understanding.]]> 2016-12-16 13:32:56 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144039369 Breakfast, Dinner and Tea. sarah_acaster https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144040143 A good reminder of the vital components of assessing for learning and some great ideas shared. I will be aiming to include ideas such as 'slap it' and 'fishbowl' and also try to use more ILT like quizlet.]]> 2016-12-16 13:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144040143 https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144040235 2016-12-16 13:36:23 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144040235 A great reminder that students put in a lot of cognitive effort within the classroom. I will be asking myself 'why' they misbehave... https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144045477 Is it something that I can change? 
People do not see the same things.
I would also like to ensure I use innovative differentiation. I want to incorporate different starter and enders within my lessons

]]> 2016-12-16 13:56:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144045477 Claire Slack claire_slack https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144047927 From the maths Elf input today, I am going to create a chronological timeline for my GCSE students, based on the same idea of problem solving and communication skills I utilised in the session.
This will be a valuable resource for students to refer to when developing PW2.]]> 2016-12-16 14:06:25 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144047927 Questioning https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144048318 I am going to use more high order thinking questions in my lessons to challenge my learners. I will scaffold questions with other questions (questioning the question) and use pose, pause, pounce bounce and give learners more time to answer questions.

For example:
Exploring alternative perspectives I would pose the question- What are the differences between layout and language features?
- Think, pair, share
I would get L1 learners to give 1-3 examples of layout features and what texts they are used in. 

Stretch -I would get the learners to draw the layout of a particular text and explain what the layout is used for and why, relating to the FS reading exam.

I would get L2 learners to give examples of 1-3 language features and then explain how and why they are used.

Stretch would be to create 1-3 sentences using the particular language features they have. 

After I would get L1 and L2 learners to pair up with each other to explain their answers to each other to share knowledge and reflect.]]> 2016-12-16 14:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144048318 dcgdavidcarrol2 https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144054779 ILT - An informative session which recapped effective uses of ILT in the classroom. Although I already make use of more than I did, I need to continue to use new methods such as SWAY in the new year. ]]> 2016-12-16 14:29:28 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144054779 Differentiation - The session reminded me that in many ways I already use a number of differentiation strategies however I need to make more use of Moodle for differentiation in the future. dcgdavidcarrol2 https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144056012 2016-12-16 14:33:45 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144056012 https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144058405 The metacognition session allowed me to create a resource that I can use for all assignments. It will help learners think about the criteria, what they need to do as well as how they are feeling during and after they write. I was concerned about being able to differentiate more for my ESL learners, and have been pointed in the right direction. ]]> 2016-12-16 14:41:12 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144058405 I think that Microsoft Forms would be a good way of doing our Pen Portraits, as well as our termly surveys and exit passes in lessons. Lou_Plummer https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144062960 2016-12-16 14:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144062960 I'm going to develop more engaging activities which use technology and the learner's SMART phones... https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144070965
More development of questioning techniques and teaching learners how to develop thier own ability to question what is going on around them.]]> 2016-12-16 15:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/dcg/b1ubfsq4yfba/wish/144070965