The Park Way of Teaching and Learning To ensure all our classes are up to the highest standards, and students and teachers know what is expected of them, we developed the ‘Park Way’ of teaching. This was one of the key mechanisms we put in place to improve our teaching and learning offerings and raise our Ofsted ratings in this area. A key part of The Park Way are The 5 Cs: 1. Creativity & Challenge Lessons should be planned to impart new knowledge, stimulate the student's intellectual curiosity, and create a lifelong love for learning through creative teaching. New knowledge should be delivered with clarity and in manageable chunks. Set a range of challenging (not extension) tasks which extend and deepen learning. 2. Checking for understanding Make sure that students have a clear understanding of what success looks like through modelling strategies, e.g. I do - We do - You do. Actively use effective formative assessment to check for understanding; encourage all students to think; demonstrate knowledge; and inform teaching. For example, cold calling, whole class and higher order targeted questioning. Ensure that students receive specific and timely feedback that promotes progress and to which they respond in green pen. 3. Communication Ensure that students’ literacy is addressed, whether in written communication or developing their oracy. 4. Context Lessons should be inclusive and accessible to all students, taking into consideration individual learner needs and context. Effective deployment of support staff to support students’ progress, based on expert knowledge of their needs. 5. Character Promote the Park High Character virtues: Integrity, Resilience, Curiosity, Compassion & Teamwork. A School of Character and Opportunity “The ‘Park Way’ is embedded. Students know their learning routines. They behave very well and are respectful.” Challenge Partners, 2024
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