The Head of Department monitors and evaluates
throughout the year using a variety of means. It is a supportive, professional
and open process
encouraging the development
of good practice
and professional dialogue within the department. It is central to the
maintenance of standards and the raising of achievement. The department is
proud of its ‘open door’ ethos.
Lesson Observations
Classroom observations help to share good
practice, and develop professional dialogue. Observations will be carried out
through the year, but
will also be undertaken
as part of the professional development of each member of the
department. Lessons will be judged against specific criteria and observation
forms should be filled in and time made to ‘feedback’ and discuss issues which
have arisen.
Self- Evaluation
The department uses the ‘self-evaluation forms’
to monitor progress and prepare for inspection.
Time is allocated at departmental meetings to monitor and review the
folder of evidence.
Results
The examination
results are reviewed
critically each year
by the Head
of Department and
by the department
as a team. Successes are acknowledged and
departmental targets set. The HOD also uses available data – value added scores
– as a means of judging teacher and class performance. This continual process
year by year informs the working of the department on a daily, termly and
yearly basis allowing for planning through the year.
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