WKC Interactive Teaching Programmes

Our response to OFSTED

Case Study 2003-2005

Background

Brief WKC overview-Large tertiary multi-site (5) institution-x000 students-x00 teachers-x0 courses

Inspection April 2002OFSTED report highlighted a number of

areas which could be improved

Areas to Address

DifferentiationILTIntegrating key skillsAttendance and punctualityIndependent learning Inspectors

highlighted Part Time & Agency teachersDifference in lesson observation grades

Overall Objective to address

To raise the standard of teaching and learning across the college

However, like many institutions we faced a number of challenges…

The Challenges at WKC

High % Part Time & Agency teachersThey also work for other institutionsGenerally difficult to attend courses5 sites creates logistical stretch for allUsually solved by travelling to a course

but scheduling to suit everyone is a major headache

GenericEasy to useAccessible from anywhereFlexibleCredible and Relevant

i.e. examples that used actual classes with WKC teachers and students

Method: Develop a programme that’s

Programme Considerations

Be suitable for team discussionReflect best practiceAllow for independent learningEncourage active learning

How was it developed?

With some external expertise: Well Drawn Productions and Echelon Learning

Developed in tune with WKC’s on-line induction programme

Overseen and driven by WKC Professional Development Manager –Tahmina Maula

We involved people at WKC

Collaboration on detailed scriptProject Team comprised a cross section

of curriculum staffPerforming arts students - participated in

classroom management, attendance and punctuality modules

6 Modules

DifferentiationIntegrating key skillsClassroom managementAttendance and punctualityIntegrating ILTThe Wow factor

Key Features of the Programme

Scope for Differentiation

Interactivity

Potential for Individualisation

DEMO

Let’s see what it looks like!

Scope for Differentiation

Useful for all staff, new and established, to confirm good practice

Can be used by individuals or groups or a combination of both

Pause points for discussionReplay facility allows individuals to go at

their own pace or focus on areas of individual need/interest

Interactivity

Promotes active learningInbuilt tasks with immediate feedback

Potential for Individualisation

Scope to vary individual learning objectives

Suited to different learning styles

How are the programmes used?

Independent learning by teachersBy advanced practitioners remotelyAs part of 1:1 supportAt curriculum team meetingsCollege planning and development daysArea of learning daysCentre daysCross college day

Evaluation

Evaluation forms Informal feedbackLecturers, CTLs, HoDsAdvanced PractitionersSenior Management TeamTracked number of hits to programmeUse on P&D days (AoL, Centre & College)BECTA & JISC

WKC Online Resources

Questions?

Future Challenges

Embedding the use of the programme with new and existing staff

Broader and deeper utilisation Enhancing and updating the programme

based on learnings and successes