Leaders 1 – Teaching your subject

As managers of subject areas the following are things to think about to ensure effective teaching and learning.

1. How will you (as a manager)  ensure curriculum coverage for your learners?
2. How will you ensure that teachers are clear about the sequence of teaching in the subject and objectives of individual lessons?
3. How will you provide guidance on choice of appropriate teaching and learning methods?
4. How will you ensure that there is effective development in all current strategies including literacy, numeracy and technological skills?
5. How will you establish and implement policies and practices for assessment, recording and reporting learners achievement including target setting?
6. How will you set targets for a) learners and b) teachers in relation to standards of pupil achievement and quality of teaching?
7. How will you evaluate the quality of teaching and then how would you use this good practice to improve teaching in your department?
8. How will you establish a partnership with parents, community and businesses?