KG Homeroom Teacher

Key Responsibility 1: Quality of learning Ensure that I understand the school’s definition of learning and demonstrate a determined focus on ‘amazing learning’ in my lessons. Use the learning observation tools (Looking for Learning) to identify learning, where the best learning is happening and where they are concerns about learning so that I can plan lessons. Contribute fully to the Amazing Learning principles by sharing amazing learning from my class. Link findings in learning to student progress using AfL data and summative data so that every student makes the best progress they can. Identify, with other teachers, any gaps in learning and take measures to close the gaps. Be as innovative as possible when I plan learning experiences so that levels of engagement are high and learning is focused on knowledge, skills and understanding. Plan for higher order, critical thinking at all times.Ensure high level and scaffolded questioning to move learning on. Ensure students are challenged in their learning and exposed to inquiry, research, use of technology in their learning. Ensure teacher talk is 20% (maximum) and student talk is 80%. Use ICT to enhance learning on a day-to-day basis. Feedback Student Learning & Progress Coaching and Development Learning Observation  Key Responsibility 2: Conditions for learning Ensure that I understand the factors that affect learning and the difference between these and learning itself. Build the most positive relationships I can with all students and their parents to ensure learning is successful. Observe conditions for learning in colleague’s lessons, share ideas and evaluate what improves learning and what impedes learning so that I can make changes.Create a classroom environment in which students feel safe to take risks and challenge themselves and others. Follow the display and environment policy to ensure learning is visible.  Key Responsibility 3: Developing Learning in and beyond my classroom Provide clear, honest and balanced feedback to students on their learning in lessons and in shared areas (as per learning observation policy.) Guide and support students through a range of learning situations and activities e.g. – individual, paired, group, class so that they develop excellent levels of independence and skills. Ensure every student understands that learning includes knowledge, skills and understanding and is about getting better at something. Celebrate learning and have fun with the students. Share examples of amazing learning with other classes  Key Responsibility 4: Evaluating learning Provide the mechanisms for students to discuss their learning, evaluate their learning and that of their peers and understand what they need to do to improve.Use the AfL policy and Classroom Monitor to track students’ learning and progress and adjust activities accordingly. Observe learning in lessons, reflect and analyse how well students learn and how the teacher can improve this. Receive feedback from colleagues on the learning in the class and act on advice and guidance. Use the UAE Framework to evaluate learning skills in lessons and use this information to contribute to professional discussions about learning and the curriculum. Evaluate learning of groups of students, such as Emirati students, compared to other students and act to ensure all students learn well. Follow the feedback and marking policy so that students know what to do to get better. Ensure textbooks are only used if this is a compliance issue and even then, that they are used as a resource rather than the only tool.  Key Responsibility 5: Evaluating curriculum and its assessment Use learning data generated in my own class to contribute to curriculum review and suggest modifications. Provide guidance to colleagues, in areas of learning where my confidence levels and expertise are high. Constantly review in-the-moment assessment and adjust to meet learner needs. Key Responsibility 6: Professional Development Use the Hattie teacher competencies framework to evaluate your own skills and seek support to develop these. Work closely with other teachers and leaders to generate peer professional development programme and offer to have visitors to observe learning in my class. Ensure TAs and LSAs understand their responsibilities in improving learning in lessons