Some useful reading on AiFL:
AiFL techniques currently employed in the department
- Learning outcomes are shared consistently throughout lessons
- Feedback is provided verbally, email, and LMS (Classmarker.com)
- Comments/Advice on next steps is given using the same techniques as above
- Lesson evaluations by pupils – online format
- Topic evaluations by pupils – online format
- Unit evaluations by pupils – online format
- Course evaluations by pupils – online format
- Text discussion between pupils/teacher (classroom management software)
- Promotion of discussion using open questions – used heavily at senior level
- Peer to Peer learning is encouraged
- No Hands Up rule
Techniques we are looking at implementing:
- Traffic Lights
- Electronic glossary on web (Wiki-based) – pupil operated/teacher administering
- Placemats – electronic version
- Graffitti Boards – electronic versions
- Exit Cards – electronic versions
Feedback is used efficiently for:
- Reviewing individual pupil progress
- Providing specific advice to pupils on their progress
- Reviewing overall class progress
- Improving the quality of future lessons
- Reviewing course effectiveness and relevance in the current educational environment
The above techniques are used where possible during lessons. If a technique is seen as being relevant at the planning stage, the teacher will endeavour to implement it effectively into the lesson.