Evidence of high-quality teaching to look out for
There’s been a lot of research into what high-quality teaching looks like, and some common themes have emerged.
Look for the following features when assessing whether the teaching in your school is high quality:
Teachers give effective instruction The Sutton Trust report (see above) explains that this includes elements such as: Effective questioning Use of assessment Reviews of previous learning Modelling responses for students Allowing adequate time to practise and embed skills Providing scaffolding for new learning These elements are also reflected in the effective teaching