Learning & Teaching
We believe that learning is effective and teaching is of a high quality when:
- teachers model the learning process, share their experiences of learning and empathise with students
- students have access to the necessary resources and support to complete the tasks set
- teachers challenge students and allow them to experiment, make mistakes and solve their own problems
- students understand what is being asked of them, have seen examples of good practice by other students (and teachers) and have a clear grasp of assessment criteria
- feedback is prompt, focused and useful
- potential barriers to learning are identified quickly and acted upon
- successful work, effort and progress are rewarded
- clear progress targets are set and monitored jointly by staff and students