Key Areas
• Relevant training
• Lesson observation / Peer coaching
• Professional sharing
Targets Experienced teachers
Teachers
HOD
Experienced teachers
Senior teachers
3. Conduct sharing by each teacher on effective teaching strategies / learning after attending courses /sharing of teaching packages developed by teachers (Semester 1 & 2) 4. Carry out lesson observations and feedback - Observation by HOD (Term 1-3) 5. Experienced teachers coach untrained teachers / peer coach relief teachers (Term 1-3)
6. Encourage teachers to build up their professional portfolios (On-going)
Resources
2. Conduct buzzing where experienced teachers guide teachers teaching the subject for the first time on the approach to a new topic (Term 1-3)
Strategies ( with time-frame )
Department : Science Subject: Lower Secondary Science Strategic Thrust 1: A Nurturing and Caring Community of Learners
Work Review
Work Review with teachers
Feedback report by HOD
Notes of discussion / teacher questionnaire
Teacher questionnaire
Data Source
RO / Teachers
Experienced teachers / teachers
HOD / teachers
Subject coordinator
Review Area Owners Level coordinator
Positive feedback from teachers
Positive feedback from teacher reflections
Positive feedback from Teacher Climate survey
Positive feedback from teacher reflection
Evidence of success Positive feedback from teacher reflection
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