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Shanghai/Ningbo2013 Research Visit

Shanghai/Ningbo2013 Research Visit. CONTEXT 9 ingredients- to educational success. CULTURE/TRADITION. MODERN. Open Door Policy Recent Focus upon Inquiry & Research Learning INSET Teacher research groups (from Finland) Education Levy (from Switzerland) to help poor areas of Shanghai

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Shanghai/Ningbo2013 Research Visit

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  1. Shanghai/Ningbo2013Research Visit

  2. CONTEXT 9 ingredients- to educational success CULTURE/TRADITION MODERN Open Door Policy Recent Focus upon Inquiry & Research Learning INSET Teacher research groups (from Finland) Education Levy (from Switzerland) to help poor areas of Shanghai Better Schools help less successful Quota- access to University from less successful schools • High Expectations • Belief in Hard Work • Public Exam mechanism Focus upon the social problems- schooling system: A drive to boost the happiness of students & enjoyment in education- President Zhang- PISA for China

  3. Shanghai Maths • Taught in mixed ability groups- sometimes broad banded • Maths & Science taught by specialists in Primary schools • Maths students are stunning – theory- practising ruthlessly until mastery • Application to real contexts = weakness, together with application /problem solving: being addressed through enrichment programmes and research activities • Maths specialist routes at higher level- mechanics for engineers; statistics for biologists/social scientists

  4. Shanghai Experimental School • Core Learning 26 hours • Maths/Chinese/English/Sciences/ & Humanities • Enrichment 8 hours • Opportunities for collaborative learning & problem solving • Sports, music, art/calligraphy, group activities & competitions • Fast Learning in 20minute slots • Choice with specialist sessions in mathematical modelling, programming • Catch up sessions to support students falling behind

  5. Ningbo International Hi Tech School

  6. A Very Special Maths Lesson Ningbo Hi Tech International School Ambition to make it a playground for learning- where students learn to “behave like little teachers” Mr Lin Principal

  7. The Ningbo Innovative approach • 3 links: • Before (pre-release/self-learning questions) • During (Demonstration) • After (Consolidation) • 6 ways: • Teacher provides guidance • Self-Study • Study in groups • Study through demonstration to others • Learn by researching • Learn by consolidating all knowledge • Active learning spreading • Learner confidence and results had soared • Encouraged no more than 12 mins teacher talk • Employing a range of techniques to encourage problem solving- to tap into the thinking power of students • Had taken “Great strength and guts to change”-resistance from all directions

  8. Kesgrave- Maths remodelling • Re-packaging the curriculum- GCSE starts from Yr 7- core curriculum units, with short applied units throughout the year • In Yr 10 the students will be given choice-applied units • Yr 11- more choice/specialism (new ‘M’ Level) • Applied units are being developed, such as: • Codes and ciphers • Modelling weapons • Sport modelling • Bridge building/mechanics • Sport modelling • Personal finance • Number use/Stats

  9. PISA headlines 2009 • Sampled across full range of Shanghai schools • Very small range between their top and bottom performers • Maths 1st • Science 1st • Reading 1st • 92% of students read for enjoyment everyday-in UK? • Teacher/student relationships very positive • Memory skills are LOWER in Shanghai than UK • Students in Shanghai have a worse attitude towards school than UK- resenting the (unremitting) pressure

  10. Teaching Commitments Shanghai/Ningbo KHS 12 @90/95 mins 21 hours teaching 10 (ish) @ 26 (ish) Approx 260 pupils a week 80% contact- plus stacks of preparation/marking out of school Action research groups- a culture of R & D Triads/Observation opportunities in the Teaching school network • 8 – 10 lessons @40/45 mins • 7 hours teaching • 2 classes @ 36-48 range • Approx. 80 pupils a week • 25% contact plus 2 hour session of evening supervision • All observe lessons, belong to a subject & an age cohort research group • Write 2 papers a year • An honour to be observed

  11. A Chinese Proverb Re-visited • I hear and I forget • I see and I remember • I do and I understand • We collaborate and we solve all problems

  12. Ideal-Values and Vision-5 year plan • Firstly on your own • In small groups………..plus nominate a spokesperson • Educational vision – blue sky thoughts

  13. The Master Plan They have developed a 10 year plan (2010-2020) to: • Green plan- healthier and happier. • Every school a good school ambition. • Focus upon every child’s personal development. • Optimise problem solving skills -improve student creativity /flexibility • Innovations to focus upon emotional, attitudinal aspects of the curriculum • A focus upon research skills and Inquiry based learning for students • The new High school Quality Project uses 40 high performing schools with ‘normal’ resources and equipment to lead and share. Experts from their Pisa team glean what makes them successful and lead teachers are used to share best practise. In the weakest schools, principals are removed, new leaders put in, its name is changed (!) and standards are monitored.

  14. Spiritual, Moral, Social & Cultural • Link to achievement • Lesson plans……. • Share either a good example – or set a challenge- Pair -> Share • Enriching all lessons

  15. The toughies- “Stinky Tofu” Find their Shining Light

  16. Year 8 • Cricket • BMX • Rock Climbing • Dissecting animals • Capture the flag • Rugby • Pursuit • Code breaking • Trampolining • Gym • Reading • Drama • Segway’s • Animating • Video game making • Music • Food in 30 • Pottery

  17. What we can apply at Kesgrave? Adopting a ‘fast learning’ enrichment programme across the school. We could use this to heighten motivation and teach everything from Mandarin to Enterprise, Financial Management to Computer Modelling. We have an opportunity to move from outstanding to world class, by finding and enhancing the ‘bright lights’ all the Shanghai and Ningbo schools search for in their students and staff.

  18. School Day Current Proposed Reg & Enrichment 9.00-9.30 30 1 9.30-11.0090 Break 11.00-11.20 20 2 11.20-12.55 95 Lunch 12.55-1.55 60 Reg 1.55-2.00 5 3 2.00-3.35 95 PSHE 395 Entry 9.00-9.1010 Reg9.10-9.2515 1 9.25-10.55 90 Break 10.55-11.15 20 2 11.15-12.50 95 Lunch 12.50-1.50 60 Reg 1.50-2.00 10 3 2.00-3.35 95 PSHE 1 hrrotation • Total 395

  19. Other ideas Action research Assorted ideas Extended mentoring Light touch support beyond Year 1/NQT More maths specialists in Primary schools Catch up focus- built in Applied and Active • Extending KHS programme into subject specific research in addition to cross curricular

  20. Learning without limits Respectful, trusting relationships Principled global citizens

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