What I can do

The lesson planning process at Outwood Grange Academies Trust focuses on the Five Pillars of Teaching and Learning approach, designed to enhance effective teaching and support students' learning and self-regulation. Here are the Five Pillars you will use in your lesson plans:

1. **Clarity of Learning Intentions**: Teachers clearly communicate with students what they are learning in their lesson and the purpose behind it. This clarity involves sharing and reviewing subject learning journeys with students【4:0†source】.

2. **Re-cap and Recall**: This involves regularly revisiting prior learning to ensure students remember key information from previous lessons【4:8†source】.

3. **New Information**: Teachers introduce and model new learning clearly. Lessons are linked to the topic question shared with students at the start of the lesson, using a variety of activities to help students develop an understanding【4:9†source】.

4. **Practice**: Opportunities are created for students to practice, apply, and consolidate their understanding during lessons. This can involve activities like answering exam questions, solving problems, carrying out experiments, writing essays, or performing skills in practical subjects【4:10†source】.

5. **Feedback**: Regular and timely feedback is provided during lessons and through written comments. Feedback focuses on how well students are doing, addresses misconceptions, and gives guidance on improvement. Students are encouraged to engage with feedback through dedicated Student Response Time (SRT) activities【4:11†source】.

By focusing and designing your lesson around these pillars, you aim to enhance the learning experience and outcomes for students.