Birmingham Metropolitan College

by Tony Davis · December 5th, 2014 · · Comments are off for this post

It made me think more about what I was doing and it was interesting to see some of the mistakes I make happen in others’ practice (offering direct early advice rather than coaching) and what I could do to combat this.
Good to see my fellow colleagues teach a similar topic and the different ways we all do it. Much more friendly approach to observations and more learning occurred.
I found that seeing the other staff’s good practice has enabled me to understand the use of different teaching strategies and their effect on students.

Light at the end of the tunnel – move towards ungraded, developmental observations..

The brick wall I have banged my head against for years is finally starting to crumble!
I missed the morning due to teaching commitments – I feel I missed a huge amount.
The cage door is open.
It hit all the buttons for me!
Feedback is dead: asking the right questions to empower staff to solve their own problems and set their own objectives.
Out of the darkness into the light!
Absolutely changed my view of lesson observation and how this can be a real change focus for college development.
‘Kerching’ – light bulbs have lit in my brain!
Excellent and challenging mountain to climb.
Enthused to drive reflection forward.
It has helped me hugely as I am quite new to lesson observation, but now I feel much better equipped to support my peers and colleagues.
I loved the idea of promoting curiosity among learners again, and how very useful to be able to discuss these matters openly.
Opened new doors.
Evaluation, instead of feedback.
Going behind the scenes of lesson observations
A light has been shone on an aspect of CPD that’s been left in darkness for too long.
Thank you for the insights and validation.
Standing by to launch Thunderbird 1.
I can’t wait to get started.
Inspire and energise staff to take risks, enjoy teaching and become inspirational.
I will be excited to teach tomorrow – curiosity…

Like an interesting new recipe!
Exciting and relevant
A good and refreshing view on a system that generally leaves staff disheartened and demoralised, irrespective of the grade.
The windscreen is starting to clear!
Has motivated me to take more risks to achieve outstanding learning for my students.
I want to improve my people skills to motivate and inspire my learners.
I thoroughly enjoyed this session, it was a refreshing change. It is clear that BMET are valuing and supportive of teachers. I feel I will learn a lot of good practice through this pilot.
Turning observation on its head.
Refreshing.
Inspirational, enlightening and encouraging. We have been heard!
Creative thinking.
Critical thinking.
Like having eyes opened a little, and fear assuaged.
Quixotic.
I will better consider the impact my lessons have on learners and their learning.

You can teach an old dog new tricks.
It was hard and tiring, but definitely worth it.
The discussions were positive and focused on building our skills in teaching and learning.
Resetting the sails on a ship to chart new or forgotten waters, discovery or rediscovery.
Forms worked well for focusing teachers and getting them out of ‘feedback’ thinking.
Eye opener to many possibilities.
Learning is an adventure with new discoveries every day.
It was interesting to see some of the mistakes I make happen in others’ practice.
Climbing out from under the microscope and looking down the lens yourself.

I have grown an extra finger on my hand.
I have climbed out of a dark hole and seen the light.
This has proved to be the most beneficial session this year.
Excellent, entertaining delivery with lots of practical hints and tips. Thank you!
Very thought-provoking session. Challenges every aspect of previous SAR and QIP completion!!!
A whole new adventure!
It made me see the bigger picture and shattered a lot of myths.
Empowered.
Liberating.
Really helpful to drive us forward.
Eye opener. Made SAR understandable.
Inspirational. However, I’d like all training to be of this quality.
The best training I have attended in years! Thank you.
Awesome (Totally)
I can see clearly now!
Taking the stabilisers off my bike.
A game changer!
A discovery journey helping to tackle bad habits.
I have been involved in writing SARs in the past and can see that I have made these mistakes!
Can now see the wood as well as the trees. Excellent session.
The clarity you experience after a thunderstorm.
Brilliant, enlightening, informative, entertaining, enjoyable.
Best training all year.
Excellent way of making you think and challenge ideas and ways of reviewing.
One of the best sessions for really adding understanding to job role.

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