Music Mentors Network

14 November 2012

De-brief, following observation• should occur within 24 hours, including written

feedback (commentary & summary)

• grades need only be included for those Standards where there is sufficient evidence

• try not to cover too many points

• make sure comments are balanced

• avoid global statements of praise (or criticism!)

• refer to Profiles and Standards wherever possible

• set clear targets for the future

• work with the trainee, not on him/her

Co-analysis of practiceKey points: co-analysis of practice supports the professional development of student teachers through: helping the student teacher to analyse their own

practice, including both those areas where good progress has been achieved and those where further development is needed

providing constructive feedback on the areas where the student teacher is making progress and those which need further development

exploring values and views about teaching and learning

helping the student teacher to carry out action planning

providing formative assessment of the student teacher helping the student teacher as they carry out self-

assessment source: The Open University ©

Training Activities – may include:• observations of experienced teachers

• shadowing of pupils and/or colleagues (eg. TA)

• participation in joint planning / assessment moderation

• team teaching / teaching parts of lessons

• investigating resources

• pairing of teachers for informal support

• visits to other schools and sites

• school-based training (eg. INSET, Professional Studies)

• external conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses

• active research / reading / studying

Training Activities will be informed by….

• GTP Training Plans from UEL

• Lesson observation feedback and targets

• lessons observed by the trainee

• professional studies programmes

• anything else which has arisen

and outlined in…• Weekly Training Plan (WTP) – every week

ensure the Standards for QTS are referenced

GTP Training Plan

A Personalised Training PlanWeekly mentor meetings

w/b Core activity Additional activity

05/11/12 collaborative planning modelling planning

12/11/12 “ “ subject knowledge review

19/11/12 “ “ monitoring & assessment

26/11/12 “ “ differentiation: SEN/G&T

03/12/12 “ “ event planning

10/12/12 “ “ developing SoW

17/12/12 “ “ Summary Report No.1

Additional activitiesOn-going Form tutor role, Y8Observe PSHE (w/b 12/11/12); Citizenship (w/b 3/12/12)Meeting with SENCo (w/b/ 26/11/12)Professional Studies (each week)

Guidance from Ofsted

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/subject-professional-development-materials-music-schools-promoting-good-practice

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/music-schools-sound-partnerships-eight-effective-music-education-partnerships PLUS Case Studies

http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/resources/music-schools-wider-still-and-wider PLUS case studies

http://www.name.org.uk/sites/default/files/Ofsted_Supplementary_subject-specific_guidance_for_music%20Oct2012.pdf

Future meetings

Spring: Moving from Good to Outstanding

Summer: Career Entry Development Profile / Preparing for Induction