Quality First Teaching Key Characteristics

Quality First Teaching Key Characteristics

1. D

   • D E S I G N
     • Highly focused LESSON DESIGN with sharp objectives

2. I

   • I N V O L V E M E N T
     • High demands of PUPIL INVOLVEMENT and engagement with their learning

3. R

   • R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y
     • An expectation that pupils will ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY for their OWN LEARNING and WORK INDEPENDENTLY

4. T

   • T E A C H E R
     • Appropriate use of TEACHER Questioning, Modeling and Explaining

5. I

   • I N T E R A C T I O N
     • High levels of INTERACTION for ALL PUPILS

6. E

   • E N C O U R A G E M E N T
     • Regular use of ENCOURAGEMENT and authentic PRAISE to engage and motivate pupils

7. D

   • D I A L O G U E
     • An emphasis on LEARNING THROUGH DIALOGUE, with regular opportunities for pupils to talk both INDIVIDUALLY and IN GROUPS