Blackpool Adult Learning Service

by Tony Davis · September 8th, 2017 · · Comments are off for this post

This was absolutely fascinating!!
It was so helpful to be given guidance and advice about how to begin to develop a more effective practice when thinking about, planning and producing learning outcomes.
It’s encouraged me to think how I can develop my use of verbs in relation to Bloom’s taxonomy.
I’m out of the starting blocks and raring to go!
I feel as though I have cleared a little more of my cluttered ‘garden’ of practice.
[I liked the] Idea of ALL achieving, but with differentiated support.
The links to examples such as: a good book, and crime dramas was excellent.
Nice to see that tutors realised where they could make changes in their practice.
Made me think more about how I can introduce my independent learning in the classroom.
I realised that I might be over empathising and therefore lowering expectations of my learners.
I need to review the type of support I offer my learners.
I will review my planning to really raise the profile of curiosity and how I can encourage learners to engage with independent study.

My knowledge bucket is officially overflowing with goodies :).
Loads of great practical ideas to try out in the classroom. Many thanks, terrific training.
Differentiated support, not targets.
More inspiration to be creative with.
Like a new chapter of a book.
[I need to] Introduce learner critical reflection/evaluation.
I picked up some tips on questioning and assessment that was really helpful.
New ideas and techniques for formative assessment.
Thank you. Enjoyed it and found the day valuable.
[I will] Definitely use the critical thinking ideas; critique work then pass back to original source; pairing, sharing questioning/coaching.
Very enjoyable and informative.
[I need to] Use more higher-level based questions.
Very thought provoking – must try 1 or 2 techniques out asap then move on to another!
I particularly enjoyed the part on coaching answers out of students and how to avoid putting them on the spot.

I found it interesting that if you change your outcomes how this necessitates a change in my planning, and how different the lesson content would be.
Relating this session to the CIF and the recent inspection report has hit the right level of realisation with tutors.
I will use the review strategy to search for flat areas of sessions and create a range of activities to use or have available to reduce possible reductions in learner engagement.
I will review my lesson plans, reflecting on the highs and lows of my sessions.
[I need to] Think about Mind and Body outcomes and how to incorporate expert learning traits.
I feel a little like British Rail… I am getting there J
I will keep practising and trying to improve the way I view the ‘end prize’.
I will put into practice the colour strategy for learning outcomes and put more thought into what makes green and orange.
A very helpful and refreshing session.

Walking round a corner of a mountain and coming across an unexpected sunset view.
I will begin developing a gold standard for inductions and the first sessions of my courses.
A foundation of a beautiful fountain.
A cake with the right ingredients.
Great activities, particularly around writing standards.
Look through the EIF to see how we can fit it into session plans – what constitutes outstanding.

Scaffolding! Waterfall of information to be flowed throughout organisation.
Today has felt like a flight to a new country. I have seen local details change to broader ideas, overseen and unfamiliar, but arriving at a new destination.
I intend to integrate the strategy of a colour formula with future NEET groups.
Really enjoyable, but feel a lot more exhausted than after most training sessions.
An explosion of ideas that have decorated the walls of my brain with colour and innovation :).
Enlightening. I’m looking forward to seeing a change in the classroom.
Like a lightbulb, which gradually burns brighter and brighter.
A sponge – soaking up the information and letting it seep into my teaching.
This has proved a very valuable session.
Thank you – very challenging!!

Watching a favourite film which has never been remastered in colour. I can now see the screens properly.
A clearing through the brambles.
Using activities to generate targets. Thinking of a particular course, I propose to use part of the session at the start to generate aspirational targets.
Really helpful. Helped us to clarify target setting.
[I need to] Think about how to make targets more challenging – to make learners take more control of their targets.
A snowball gathering and growing as it rolls.
Able to begin to write targets with more confidence.
I want to increase curiosity to reach and engage my learners from the start of a course.
I’m climbing a mountain and I’m halfway up.
[I need to] Be more enthusiastic about it. It is their journey; to take ownership more.
Focus on excitement and curiosity – look through session plans, think of session 1 activities.

I thoroughly enjoyed the session and can’t wait to try out some of the ideas that we discussed.
[I need to] Focus on impact and difference this has made to learners. Foster a more collaborative and equal approach to observing sessions. Use strategies to facilitate discussions about feedback.
Millipede – take a lot of small steps [and it] will get us there.
It’s helped us focus on a framework for improving learning.
Move to a dialogue feedback system where tutors reflect more fully on the impact of learning on learners.
Brilliant delivery of a complex subject and looking forward to implementing change.
I will look at coaching tutors on ‘feedback’ rather than a conversation of what were strengths and weaknesses. This will take practise on our part before we implement.

I’m nearer the end of the carpet walk!
Helped think about data preparation and encouraging curiosity/creating interventions.
The difference between being locked on a rigid train track with a single destination and a scenic, pleasurable journey where the details on the way are just as important.
I will aim to redress the balance between myself and the learner so they discover and define their own goals.
A productive, realistic and well-focused session.
The long and winding road, that leads to your door – of learning. Thanks!
Give more opportunity for the learners to ‘dominate’ the discussion and to identify and problem solve any issues for themselves.
Really enjoyed the learning experience.

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