HDC Teaching & Learning Audit

Room

Is the activity set up to its full potential?

Does the practitioner show clear understanding why the activity has been chosen?

Does the practitioner show clear understanding of expected outcomes?

Does the practitioner show awareness of Characteristics of Effective Learning and how to differentiate the activity accordingly?

Does the practitioner know the focus children and record observations accordingly?

Does the practitioner engage in dialogue with the children?

Does the practitioner ask open ended questions and give children time to respond?

Does the practitioner watch, listen and gives the children time to respond?

Does the practitioner model language well? (Letters & Sounds/Phonics)

Does the practitioner encourage the children to express their thought and use new words?

Does the practitioner support the children to gain independence and confidence?

Does the practitioner encourage children to speculate and test ideas through trial and error?

Does the practitioner encourage children to explore and solve problems?

Is the practitioner an excellent role model for the children to copy?

Has the practitioner effectively evaluated the activity and reflected upon their practice for the next session?