The DNA 5
To ensure that all pupils learn effectively, we have introduced a framework for teaching called the DNA 5. This means that all teachers, regardless of subject specialism, are teaching using evidence-based pedagogical approaches; including, retrieval practical and cognitive load theory.
Creating the conditions for learning
- We have consistently high expectations
- We develop motivated and resilient learners
- We build positive relationships
- We keep to our routines
- We celebrate outstanding attitude to learning
Checking learning
- We ask lots of important questions
- We check what all students know
- We provide feedback on how to improve
Learning for the long-term
- We make sure lessons are challenging
- We demonstrate what great work looks like
- We revisit past learning every day
- We set homework and revision that supports what we do in class
Supporting how we learn
- We teach new material in manageable chunks
- We explain things clearly and concisely
- We design high quality learning materials
- We provide help or extra challenge wherever it is needed
Learning like an expert
- We sequence our curriculum logically
- We make connections between what we have learned
- We provide opportunities for holistic, critical and creative thinking
