This document discusses classroom observation and walkthroughs. Classroom observation provides detailed views of individual classrooms, while walkthroughs provide a broader picture of a whole school or department. Common characteristics of effective classroom observation include informal communication and management by wandering around. The document also discusses using classroom observation and walkthroughs to evaluate instructional practices, not teachers, and to foster collaboration by identifying problems and creating collaborative solutions. A multi-step process is outlined that involves planning, data collection, analysis, and reflection. Student input is recommended to provide rich information.
This document discusses personal branding, applications, and CVs for emerging leaders. It covers reflecting on past sessions, the application process, and next steps. The session will explore personal branding and digital presence, narratives about the application process, and tips for structuring effective applications and CVs. Attendees will create a personal statement, design a CV, and cultivate their digital presence by auditing what is found online and building a strong online presence.
This document provides guidance for students to analyze a text on climate change through annotation and discussion. It outlines objectives to practice annotation skills and identify the text's structure, techniques, genre, audience and purpose. Students complete writing and discussion activities to understand the key points and how the topic is presented scientifically yet accessibly. They annotate the text in groups focusing on different aspects, then share findings. Further activities include personal responses, collaborative writing, and imagining delivering a speech on the topic's facts and solutions.
The document discusses ideas from four students - Me, Ammr, Aferdita and Abidur - for film openings in different genres. Abidur proposes a thriller/mystery opening involving the character Tre being strangled by an intruder while watching TV, with tense violin music building to a climax. Me proposes a sci-fi/thriller opening following Tre as he rushes out the door while a radio reports mass disappearances. Ammr and Aferdita consider but decide against a romantic comedy exploring a homosexual Muslim man facing an arranged marriage.
This document provides an overview of a leadership development course session on giving feedback. The session covers defining feedback, giving positive and negative feedback, setting the right climate, and listening and speaking skills. It includes exercises on identifying the purpose of feedback, preparing evidence, and using "I" statements. Participants practice difficult conversations using scenarios and get feedback. The goal is to help leaders have productive conversations by focusing on listening, asking questions, staying positive and addressing behaviors rather than people.
This document discusses classroom observation and walkthroughs. Classroom observation provides detailed views of individual classrooms, while walkthroughs provide a broader picture of a whole school or department. Common characteristics of effective classroom observation include informal communication and management by wandering around. The document also discusses using classroom observation and walkthroughs to evaluate instructional practices, not teachers, and to foster collaboration by identifying problems and creating collaborative solutions. A multi-step process is outlined that involves planning, data collection, analysis, and reflection. Student input is recommended to provide rich information.
This document discusses personal branding, applications, and CVs for emerging leaders. It covers reflecting on past sessions, the application process, and next steps. The session will explore personal branding and digital presence, narratives about the application process, and tips for structuring effective applications and CVs. Attendees will create a personal statement, design a CV, and cultivate their digital presence by auditing what is found online and building a strong online presence.
This document provides guidance for students to analyze a text on climate change through annotation and discussion. It outlines objectives to practice annotation skills and identify the text's structure, techniques, genre, audience and purpose. Students complete writing and discussion activities to understand the key points and how the topic is presented scientifically yet accessibly. They annotate the text in groups focusing on different aspects, then share findings. Further activities include personal responses, collaborative writing, and imagining delivering a speech on the topic's facts and solutions.
The document discusses ideas from four students - Me, Ammr, Aferdita and Abidur - for film openings in different genres. Abidur proposes a thriller/mystery opening involving the character Tre being strangled by an intruder while watching TV, with tense violin music building to a climax. Me proposes a sci-fi/thriller opening following Tre as he rushes out the door while a radio reports mass disappearances. Ammr and Aferdita consider but decide against a romantic comedy exploring a homosexual Muslim man facing an arranged marriage.
This document provides an overview of a leadership development course session on giving feedback. The session covers defining feedback, giving positive and negative feedback, setting the right climate, and listening and speaking skills. It includes exercises on identifying the purpose of feedback, preparing evidence, and using "I" statements. Participants practice difficult conversations using scenarios and get feedback. The goal is to help leaders have productive conversations by focusing on listening, asking questions, staying positive and addressing behaviors rather than people.
This document provides information about the Year 10 English course to new students. It will comprise qualifications in English Language and English Literature with exams in November 2010 and May 2011. Students will have four English lessons per cycle and likely the same teacher for the two-year course. They will study modules including Romeo and Juliet, a novel, poetry, and exam texts. Students will complete exams and coursework testing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. All written work must be submitted through Turnitin. Students are instructed to organize their English notes in folders on their computers. The first unit of study is an inquiry into language and literature, where students will research topics of interest to present to peers.
The document discusses action research in the ESF. It aims to share current action research projects in ESF secondary schools and consider how research could be expanded across the Foundation. Action research empowers teachers to innovate, collaborate and reflect through professional learning communities focused on improving student outcomes. Examples of current projects at KGV include researching students' online footprints and data tracking. The opportunity for Foundation-wide research is discussed, as is designing individual action research projects. Key components of developing a research project are outlined, including purpose, rationale, research questions, methodology, resources and timeline.
The document provides guidance for understanding different department situations and managing team dynamics. It includes:
1. A balloon task activity where participants must first build a boat then change to a plane to demonstrate adaptability when faced with change. Reflection questions consider how behavior matches DISC profiles and if natural behaviors changed.
2. Suggestions for applying the balloon task to a department including considering DISC profiles and roles team members may take. Adapting natural behaviors to get the most from the task and team is discussed.
3. Scenarios pose challenges common in departments and suggest proceeding with open communication, empowering staff strengths while avoiding micromanagement, and discussing mistakes to learn from them.
The United Kingdom has had a significant impact on popular music globally due to its cultural and linguistic ties with many countries, especially the United States. The Beatles helped secure British artists' place in developing pop and rock music with the British Invasion. Traditional British food is based around meats, potatoes, and vegetables. Common dishes include fish and chips, Cornish pasties, and roast dinners. Tea is the main drink in Britain, with 165 million cups consumed daily. Clothing items like cardigans and balaclavas originated from needs during the Crimean War.
This document outlines an inquiry-based lesson plan about Hong Kong's identity and culture. Students will explore what shapes identity through group discussions. They will define culture and consider different perspectives on Hong Kong. Students will research aspects of Hong Kong like its economy, environment and quality of life to determine if it can be considered a "world city." They will work in groups, using a "Cubing It" activity to research different topics and add their findings to a shared Google Doc. The goal is for students to gain more knowledge and perspectives to help them write a persuasive speech on whether Hong Kong is truly a "world city."
The Greenpeace UK webpage aims to raise awareness about climate change and encourage action. It provides information on the impacts of climate change as well as calls to action readers can take to address the issue. The page seeks to persuade readers through evidence-based facts about climate change combined with emotional appeals about protecting the planet. Overall, the webpage aims to educate readers on climate change and motivate them to support Greenpeace's efforts to combat the problem.
Olly Murs co-hosted The Xtra Factor in 2011. The X Factor first aired on British TV in 2004 and is produced by SycoTV, Talkback Thames, and Fremantle Media. There have been 8 series of The X Factor so far and the live shows are filmed at The Fountain Studios in London.
Charles Xavier runs a facility for mutants seeking peace with humans. As a mutant himself, Xavier is wheelchair-bound. He leads a group trying to educate young mutants and stop Magneto, another mutant, from starting a war between mutants and humans. The film explores themes of disability, discrimination, and peaceful coexistence.
The XFactor is a singing competition TV show that gives ordinary people a chance to showcase their talents and potentially get a record deal. It aims to entertain audiences each week with a mix of singing abilities. The show's website provides information on contestants to help viewers learn about them. It also shares clips and updates to keep audiences engaged between episodes. The XFactor is about more than just singing - it tries to find contestants who are marketable and have star quality beyond their vocal abilities. Contestants are represented and portrayed in different ways to appeal to various audience demographics. Major companies advertise during the show to reach its wide audience. New technologies like a mobile app and interactive TV features allow audiences to actively engage with the show.
This document provides information about the Year 10 English course to new students. It will comprise qualifications in English Language and English Literature with exams in November 2010 and May 2011. Students will have four English lessons per cycle and likely the same teacher for the two-year course. They will study modules including Romeo and Juliet, a novel, poetry, and exam texts. Students will complete exams and coursework testing reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. All written work must be submitted through Turnitin. Students are instructed to organize their English notes in folders on their computers. The first unit of study is an inquiry into language and literature, where students will research topics of interest to present to peers.
The document discusses action research in the ESF. It aims to share current action research projects in ESF secondary schools and consider how research could be expanded across the Foundation. Action research empowers teachers to innovate, collaborate and reflect through professional learning communities focused on improving student outcomes. Examples of current projects at KGV include researching students' online footprints and data tracking. The opportunity for Foundation-wide research is discussed, as is designing individual action research projects. Key components of developing a research project are outlined, including purpose, rationale, research questions, methodology, resources and timeline.
The document provides guidance for understanding different department situations and managing team dynamics. It includes:
1. A balloon task activity where participants must first build a boat then change to a plane to demonstrate adaptability when faced with change. Reflection questions consider how behavior matches DISC profiles and if natural behaviors changed.
2. Suggestions for applying the balloon task to a department including considering DISC profiles and roles team members may take. Adapting natural behaviors to get the most from the task and team is discussed.
3. Scenarios pose challenges common in departments and suggest proceeding with open communication, empowering staff strengths while avoiding micromanagement, and discussing mistakes to learn from them.
The United Kingdom has had a significant impact on popular music globally due to its cultural and linguistic ties with many countries, especially the United States. The Beatles helped secure British artists' place in developing pop and rock music with the British Invasion. Traditional British food is based around meats, potatoes, and vegetables. Common dishes include fish and chips, Cornish pasties, and roast dinners. Tea is the main drink in Britain, with 165 million cups consumed daily. Clothing items like cardigans and balaclavas originated from needs during the Crimean War.
This document outlines an inquiry-based lesson plan about Hong Kong's identity and culture. Students will explore what shapes identity through group discussions. They will define culture and consider different perspectives on Hong Kong. Students will research aspects of Hong Kong like its economy, environment and quality of life to determine if it can be considered a "world city." They will work in groups, using a "Cubing It" activity to research different topics and add their findings to a shared Google Doc. The goal is for students to gain more knowledge and perspectives to help them write a persuasive speech on whether Hong Kong is truly a "world city."
The Greenpeace UK webpage aims to raise awareness about climate change and encourage action. It provides information on the impacts of climate change as well as calls to action readers can take to address the issue. The page seeks to persuade readers through evidence-based facts about climate change combined with emotional appeals about protecting the planet. Overall, the webpage aims to educate readers on climate change and motivate them to support Greenpeace's efforts to combat the problem.
Olly Murs co-hosted The Xtra Factor in 2011. The X Factor first aired on British TV in 2004 and is produced by SycoTV, Talkback Thames, and Fremantle Media. There have been 8 series of The X Factor so far and the live shows are filmed at The Fountain Studios in London.
Charles Xavier runs a facility for mutants seeking peace with humans. As a mutant himself, Xavier is wheelchair-bound. He leads a group trying to educate young mutants and stop Magneto, another mutant, from starting a war between mutants and humans. The film explores themes of disability, discrimination, and peaceful coexistence.
The XFactor is a singing competition TV show that gives ordinary people a chance to showcase their talents and potentially get a record deal. It aims to entertain audiences each week with a mix of singing abilities. The show's website provides information on contestants to help viewers learn about them. It also shares clips and updates to keep audiences engaged between episodes. The XFactor is about more than just singing - it tries to find contestants who are marketable and have star quality beyond their vocal abilities. Contestants are represented and portrayed in different ways to appeal to various audience demographics. Major companies advertise during the show to reach its wide audience. New technologies like a mobile app and interactive TV features allow audiences to actively engage with the show.