Main heading

Good Teaching And Learning

(Extract from a ‘checklist for teachers and observers’ by the Association of Colleges)

Preparation

A well prepared learning session:

• Allows sufficient time for activities
• Has clearly stated objectives that are understood by learners
• Meets the course objectives and requirements of the scheme of work
• Has a lesson plan
• Has all the necessary resources prepared in advance of the session
• Plan for activities that allow for learners’ different abilities and learning styles

Delivery

A well delivered session:

• Ensures that all learners meet their maximum potential
• Is taught by an enthusiastic tutor with expertise in their subject
• Ensures that all learners are clear about what they are expected to do
• Involves learners in a variety of activities over a period of time.  Avoids lengthy periods of didactic delivery
• Begins with clear introduction linking it to previous sessions and to the course and explaining session objectives
• Recognises the fact that people learn in different ways and at different speeds and so often provides a range of activities to allow for this
• Is delivered at a suitable pace
• Is stimulating and challenging
• Allows learners to participate or be otherwise involved
• Makes use of good quality handouts or other pre-prepared material
• Encourages learners to work independently at times, both during and after the session
• Demonstrates effective tutor/learner relationships
• Contains frequent checks on understanding by tutor and learners
• Ensures that theory and practice are integrated where possible
• Has learning materials which are free from stereotyping and present positive images in terms of gender, race and disability
• Concludes with a clear summing up of what has been covered.