Primary Focus on Getting Practical
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Primary Focus on Getting Practical Janet Chetwood Zoe Crompton
What has been most useful? • Thinking about the purpose of practical work • Sharing ideas with colleagues • Time for reflection • Putting science into real life contexts
How has the programme influenced practical work in science? • Allowed children to pose their own question to investigate • Getting the fun out of science • Looking for different ways of recording • The audit tool helps teachers to spot gaps
Feedback from a trainer “I have found that it has made me simply take a step back and look carefully at my lessons. What is the purpose of the activity I have given the children to do? My activities now have a sharper focus on learning outcomes.” Karen Hodgetts, primary teacher and trainer
Feedback from a Headteacher “The level of discussion was good and working cross-phase was very beneficial. The level of questioning by Janet was purposeful, non-threatening, but definitely challenging colleagues to think about their practice. ” Headteacher, Sedbergh Primary School
Next steps Discuss in pairs: • How can we sustain this focus on practical work? • Be prepared to feedback your ideas.