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Standard 1: Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
  • establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
  • set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
  • demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
Minimum Good High
  In addition to the criteria for minimum In addition to the criteria for good

They are able to encourage pupils to participate and contribute in an atmosphere conducive to learning. In the course of differing school experiences they have shown that they have set appropriately high expectations, believing that all pupils have the potential to make progress.

They are able to develop a rapport with a range of individuals and groups. As a consequence of this most pupils are engaged in their learning.

They consistently demonstrate professional behaviour, respect for pupils, colleagues, parents and carers and support the ethos of the school. They demonstrate enthusiasm for working with children and young people and for teaching and learning.

They are reliable in encouraging pupils to participate and contribute in an atmosphere conducive to learning. They consistently set high expectations of pupils in their different training contexts.

They are well respected by learners and effectively promote pupils’ resilience, confidence and independence when tackling challenging activities.

As a result of this most learners are enthused and motivated to participate.

They constantly encourage pupils to participate and contribute in an atmosphere highly conducive to learning. They consistently set high expectations of pupils in different training contexts.

There are high levels of mutual respect between the trainee and pupils. They are very effective in promoting learners’ resilience, confidence and independence when tackling challenging activities. They generate high levels of enthusiasm, participation and commitment to learning []

Note: words in red are the key driver words for this standard | indicates a video resource
Questions to drive mentor / trainee conversations
  • How has the trainee contributed to the environment of the classroom - is it a stimulating and learning environment? How could they contribute?
  • What has the trainee learned from the school’s health and safety policy? How is this evident in the trainee’s planning? How does the trainee ensure pupils are aware?
  • How has the trainee used their knowledge of the pupils to plan to challenge and support pupils of all abilities?
  • How has the trainee ensured tasks are relevant and engaging?
  • How does the trainee seek to be a positive role model in class and in the wider school? Supporting the school's core values and attitudes?
  • How does the trainee seek to enact the school’s policies on inclusion and behaviour for learning?
  • How does the trainee seek to ensure all pupils feel comfortable in lessons and able to contribute?
  • How does the trainee foster effective collaboration and cooperationin their classroom?
  • How does the trainee show fairness, equality and respect for others?
Resources
  • Rosenthal, R., and Jacobson, L. (1968). Pygmalion in the classroom: Teacher expectation and pupils' intellectual development. New York: Rinehart and Winston - This important study gave empirical evidence on the impact of teacher expectations of pupil performance - link to a synopsis - link to the original article (subscription service - try via your Athens account)
  • Good, T (1987) Two decades of Research on teacher expectations: Findings and Future Directions, Journal of Teacher Educationvol. 38 no. 4 32-47
  • Ofsted (2000) Improving City Schools: Strategies to promote educational inclusion, Ofsted - download paper
  • Creemer, B. (1994) The Effective Classroom London, Cassell
  • Hallam, S. and Ireson, J. (1999) in Mortimore, P. (ed), Understanding Pedagogy London: Chapman
  • Brighouse, T. and Woods, D. (1999) How to Improve your School London: Routledge
  • Ercole, J (2009) Labeling in the Classroom: Teacher Expectations and their Effects on Students' Academic Potential, Honors Scholar Theses. Paper 98 - download paper
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