What I can do

The Five Pillars of Teaching and Learning at Outwood Grange Academies Trust focus on enhancing effective teaching and supporting students' learning and self-regulation. Here is an overview of the five pillars, which you can incorporate into a lesson plan:

### 1. Clarity of Learning Intentions
- **Description**: Clearly share with students what they are learning in their lesson and why. Include subject learning journeys.
- **Application**: Begin each lesson by explaining the learning goals and the relevance to previous or upcoming lessons.

### 2. Re-cap and Recall
- **Description**: Regularly revisit prior learning to ensure students remember key information from previous lessons.
- **Application**: Start lessons with a short recap quiz or discussion that reviews concepts from the previous class.

### 3. New Information
- **Description**: Clearly introduce and model new learning that connects to previously shared topic questions.
- **Application**: Use a range of activities (such as demonstrations, videos, or interactive exercises) to introduce new content.

### 4. Practice
- **Description**: Provide regular opportunities to practice, apply, and consolidate understanding within the lesson.
- **Application**: Incorporate exercises such as problem-solving tasks, lab experiments, or creative assignments that align with the lesson content.

### 5. Feedback
- **Description**: Offer timely feedback, both orally during lessons and through written feedback, focusing on progress and addressing misconceptions.
- **Application**: Allocate time during lessons for detailed feedback sessions and encourage student engagement through activities like Student Response Time (SRT)【4:0†source】.

By integrating these pillars into your teaching strategy, you can create a structured and supportive learning environment that fosters student engagement and enhances learning outcomes.