Edssential article from @TeacherTweaks :
Last year, I blogged about trying to develop a stronger learning culture at my new school. Generally, teachers were keen to develop their practice but – and it’s a big but (no pun intended!) – teaching and learning conversations were all about what Ofsted wanted to see in lessons. Some of the comments I heard from staff in my first year were:
“You must do group work to get an outstanding.”
“You have to demonstrate progress every 20 minutes.”
“You must show the students working independently”
“You mustn’t talk too much.”
“You need to have a really good pace with lots of engaging activities.”
The list could go on…