Education Endowment Foundation Mechanism 5

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What type of sources are likely to be more motivating for teachers, according to the text?

EEF guidance reports (correct)

Teacher's personal experiences

Unsupported impact statements

Anecdotal stories

When should affirmation and reinforcement be provided to teachers, as per the mechanism described?

During the change process

After the change has been attempted (correct)

Before attempting any change

Only if requested by the teacher

In the context of teacher motivation, what is a key aspect of providing affirmation and reinforcement?

Praising only senior leadership

Acknowledging progress or effort made (correct)

Recognizing mistakes and failures

Ignoring teacher's development

What type of feedback is more motivating for teachers according to the text?

Feedback from credible sources like evidence brokers (B) Signup and view all the answers

In what manner does the text suggest recognizing and reinforcing teacher development and progress?

By using congratulation and recognition cards (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is offering instruction based on anecdotal or unsupported impact statements less motivating?

Unsupported statements lack credibility (B) Signup and view all the answers

How can PD programmes effectively support teachers in changing their behavior and improving teaching?

By encouraging self-monitoring (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of observations should be clearly distinguished from high-stakes lesson observations?

Supportive observations with formative feedback (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one way PD programmes can prompt teachers to embed lessons learned?

Prompting with a fortnightly email or phone call (D) Signup and view all the answers

What strategy might help teachers enhance their skills and embed habits based on the text?

Role-play exercises outside the classroom (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is associated with a positive effect on performance based on the information provided?

Feedback (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why does the headteacher emphasize the importance of properly embedding practice?

To ensure long-term retention and implementation of training (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which mechanism involves providing nudges and reminders for teachers to carry out certain behaviors?

Providing prompts and cues (B) Signup and view all the answers

In professional development, what is suggested as a method to monitor and observe performance before providing feedback?

Using coaches or peers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What has been a core feature of school improvement work at Pickering Community Infant and Nursery School?

Providing high-quality professional development with evidence-based practice (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can PD programmes help with continuous improvement in teaching?

By providing regular prompts and cues for teachers (B) Signup and view all the answers

What specific area has Pickering Community Infant and Nursery School focused on improving through professional development?

Quality of adult-child interactions across Nursery and Reception (B) Signup and view all the answers

What could happen if training lessons are not properly embedded according to the headteacher?

The lessons might fade away and be forgotten (C) Signup and view all the answers