Continuing Professional Development - Whole School and Department
So, how do you move from ‘Good To Outstanding’? What is a ‘Dare Devil’ in the class room? In schools, raising the standards of teaching and learning is important to the students, parents and OFSTED, but it can also be a necessary factor in bringing a bit of excitement into the staff room. Based on her experience as an award winning, AST and Senior Leader, Nicole will share the tips of what ‘Outstanding’ looks like, how you can be it, and how you can encourage your staff to embrace taking more risks in the classroom.
Aim
- To discuss and identify ‘What is the difference between Good and Outstanding?’ as a whole school
- Facilitating whole school discussion about standards of teaching and learning
- Getting staff to identify what level they are at, and what they need to do to improve?
- To help inspire schools to share best practice, take risks and make teaching more exciting for all
- Identify working groups/ new initiatives to improve standards of teaching and create a dialogue about teaching and learning
- Use of social media and school resources to support new ventures
Outline
- Whole school introduction to ‘What is the difference between Good and Outstanding?’
- Breakaway groups to identify how to be ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ teachers
- Subject groups to look at SOW, year groups and write in ‘Outstanding’ teaching and learning ideas into their future work
- Workshop on how to be a ‘Dare Devil’ in the classroom
- Interactive session: Using new technologies to support Outstanding teaching and learning in your school
Pass Your Theory: Media Theory at Speed
Aim
This workshop is aimed at getting you up to speed with Media Theory. From an introduction to the key concept ideology to bespoke generic theories, this course will set you on the right road. If you are new to the subject, or just need a refresh - this is the course for you!
Outline
Session 1: Introduction to Theory and the Key Concepts | We will identify and apply the main ideas you will need with your students for audience, representation, narrative, institutions and genre.
This will be at a basic level, go at the speed of the group, but will work towards more sophisticated theory, dependent on your learners’ levels and abilities.
The session will end in a ‘pub quiz’ to see if you have ‘Passed Your Theory’!
Session 2: Lesson Planning* using these concepts, there is time to create lesson plans and resources for your classes.
Guided by an experienced AST, you will be able to create ‘outstanding’ lesson plans, give expert advice and ensure you can secure these theories with your students.
Additional Session 3**: Personalised Theory | Nicole will bring personalised theory to help you. Negotiated before the session, she will be able to help fill in the gaps. So, if you are teaching A Level Women and Film, she will help you understand, research further and prepare you for lessons.
As always, Nicole can be found on the blog for additional support and her other workshops are on her consultancy page. Please email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more details.
Note
- Session 1 and 2 is a half day workshop.
- Session 1,2 and 3 is a full day.
- Please bring a laptop and appropriate planning materials to the workshop.
* Please send Nicole SOW or an idea of the topic if you wanted additional support.
** Nicole will need to know the topics two weeks in advance of your scheduled workshop.
Specific to Media and Film Studies Head of Department and Subject Leaders
How to create an Outstanding department. After setting up GCSE, BTEC and A Level Media and Film Studies from scratch in a huge variety of schools, Media Edu offers you a day focused on looking at proposals, budgets and procurement tips, as well as the day to day running of a department with our iTraining Expert. Templates for administration, what to prepare for and how to get the best out of your team and students are all part of this service. All boards and exam specifications.
Aim
- A 360 degree supportive look and friendly review of your department
- One-on-one, team-teacher or whole department feedback
- To share ‘outstanding’ teaching and learning strategies, personalised to your students, resources and staffing
Outline
- ‘Pop in’ observations of your staff and students, if appropriate, from experienced mentor and Media Studies Expert
- Will review department administration and resources, then offer practical advice and support to help raise profile of department, and raise standards of teaching and learning
- Will identify areas of strength and for development - only to be shared with client
- In addition: Nicole offer one post-session online eMentoring session of 45 minutes to follow any actions/ targets resulting from day
Student-Led
Raising standards and securing student engagement in Media Studies in KS4 or 5
At crucial times in the course, you need an extra pair of hands - if you have a large or difficult class, Nicole will come to you and either take a small group for intensive work or help you work with the whole class, year group in the lesson. She will then help you with your future planning, give you assistance with teaching and learning strategies for the group, as well as advise you with your current/ future administration to ensure you are happy with the lessons ahead.
Aim
- In lesson/ school time support with a large or difficult class/ year group
- One-on-one or team-teacher feedback
- Share ‘outstanding’ teaching and learning strategies, personalised to your students, resources and staffing
Outline
1. She will either take a small group for intensive work, or help you work with the whole class/ year group. This can be in terms of revision, completing work or working on a new topic/ SOW
2. She will also help you look ahead with personalised feedback and support with:
- Planning further lessons / rest of SOW
- Improving / securing your administration in terms of assessment , student tracking / monitoring, using reliable data and reportage
- Discuss your resources in terms of student engagement and improvement
3. She will give you specific teaching and learning strategies to improve student engagement and help to raise their grades
Availability & Duration
We can run these sessions in a range of ways:
- Workshop / Courses / Sessions as a half or full day.
- Nicole is happy to come to you in the week or on a Saturday, and to tailor to your needs.
Cost
The fee for half-day workshops is £400 and £750 for full-day workshops. Travel expenses are applicable for centres in remote locations from our team leaders.
Booking & Contact Information
MediaEdu’s Student & Teacher Workshops are delivered onsite. We come to you.
You can contact us by email by clicking on the link immediately below:
You can also contact us by phone on 01604 847689.
If you would like a bespoke session, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements.
Please see Nicole’s consultancy page for further workshops, courses and sessions.
