When the Task has been Completed...

Consider the following:

  • would the activity have been more profitable to pupils had the tasks been carried out in a more traditional way?
  • did the adventure or simulation support the topic or theme?
  • was the adventure or simulation appropriate to the ages and abilities of the pupils?
  • did pupils understand the main purpose and objectives of the adventure or simulation?
  • did the activities enable pupils to keep on task?
  • are pupils acquiring expected and necessary skills in both the subject supported and ICT?
  • is there continuity and progression?
  • how suitable were the pupil groupings?
  • is there need for reinforcement or consolidation?
  • what changes would you make the next time you use an adventure or simulation?
  • did the questioning of pupils help assessment?
  • did the questioning of pupils make the pupils more focused?
  • has knowledge been enhanced by using an adventure or simulation?
  • have new skills been acquired through using an adventure or simulation?
  • did pupils use previously extracted resources effectively?
  • did the pupils extract and save resources effectively?
  • did the pupils save, retrieve and edit work effectively when using extracted resources?
  • were teaching and learning objectives met?
  • how will this inform your future planning?

Programmes of Study