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The document outlines the Five Pillars of Teaching and Learning at Outwood Grange Academies Trust. These pillars are designed to enhance effective teaching and support students' learning and self-regulation. Here's a summary of the Five Pillars:

1. **Clarity of Learning Intentions:** Clearly share with students what they are learning and why they are learning it. Also, share and review subject learning journeys.
2. **Recap and Recall:** Regularly recap and recall information to reinforce learning.
3. **New Information:** Provide clear explanations of new information.
4. **Practice:** Offer opportunities to practice and apply new knowledge and skills.
5. **Feedback:** Provide timely feedback to support learning and improvement.

Here is a sample lesson plan using these five pillars:

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# Lesson Plan: Introduction to Photosynthesis

## Clarity of Learning Intentions
- **Objective:** Understand the process of photosynthesis and its importance in the plant lifecycle.
- **Why it Matters:** Photosynthesis is fundamental for plant life and the energy cycle on Earth.

## Re-cap and Recall
- **Previous Knowledge:** Review what students learned about plant biology and cell structures in the last lesson.

## New Information
- **Teaching Points:**
- The concept of photosynthesis.
- The role of chlorophyll.
- The chemical equation for photosynthesis.
- How sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide contribute to the process.
- **Methodology:** Use diagrams, videos, and a short interactive lecture.

## Practice
- **Activities:**
- **Group Work:** Break students into small groups to create a flowchart of the photosynthesis process.
- **Hands-on Experiment:** Conduct a simple experiment to observe oxygen release from aquatic plants in sunlight.

## Feedback
- **Formative Assessment:**
- Conduct a quick quiz on the key points of photosynthesis.
- Provide immediate feedback on their group work and quiz responses.

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### Collaborative Learning Idea:
- **Interactive Debrief:** Use a think-pair-share method where students first think about a question related to photosynthesis, then pair up to discuss their thoughts, and finally share their insights with the class. This encourages active participation and deeper understanding.

References:
- Teaching and Learning at Outwood Grange Academies Trust focuses on our Five Pillars【4:0†source】.