Video library

0:66

What engages children in learning?

Purpose, process and audience.

2:21

Knowing where they are going

Patricia Broadfoot discusses the importance of setting learning objectives.

1:74

Seeing the whole child as a learner

Why don't we assess across a broad curriculum and acknowledge that learning is complex and uneven?

2:03

Continuity in children's learning - laying the crazy paving

What is the starting point in planning learning?

0:93

Learning from mistakes

Less focussed on outcomes than process, this teacher believes that learning from mistakes helps to build resilience a...

4:29

OFSTED, Deep Dives and Music.

Ensuring children understand their learning in Music with watertight links.

2:57

Intent, a curriculum map suitable for OFSTED

The whole curriculum needs to be respected. Intent for Music.

0:62

Music teaching requires specialism.

A strong framework should be taught properly from the outset.

2:06

The case for teaching music

In the light of NC and OFSTED framework, should we teach Music?

4:5

What does progress look like in secondary schools?

What does progress look like in secondary schools?

7:04

Is Music under threat in secondary schools?

An interview with Professor Martin Fautley that presents evidence on an emerging decline of curriculum time and teach...

1:33

Authentic Rehearsal

This Y12 student discusses the advantage of rehearsing authentically to prepare for performance.

1:16

Y8 Lesson: Pupil Commentary

These pupils describe their experience of a song writing lesson recorded earlier that day. Despite the variance in in...

4:85

Listening & Feedback 2

Listening to student compositions is, in itself, a critical skill for teachers to develop.

2:26

Listening & Feedback 1

Listening to student compositions is, in itself, a critical skill for teachers to develop.

6:77

Questioning for Creativity

In this Y7 composition lesson, the pupils are encouraged to model approaches to the music elements.

3:28

Musical Elements Starter 2

Before this composition lesson begins, the class are focused on a starter activity linking musical elements to defini...

0:74

The Saxophone Embouchure

In this short clip, the student exhibits a good saxophone embouchure - flattening the bottom lip, teeth on top, with ...

0:85

Strategy for Scale Practice

Modern instrumental lessons provide limited capacity to hear, revise and monitor scale practice.

1:93

Scales and Tuning

Scale practice is an important way to develop technique and tuning.

2:03

Tonguing Technique

In this individual saxophone lesson, the teacher encourages the correct technique for articulation on the saxophone.

4:37

Rhythmic Variation

In this group flute lesson, the girls explore some rhythmic variation to their piece.

4:65

Developing Breathing Creatively

In this group flute lesson, the teacher uses a prop to develop the breathing.

3:42

RH Flute Thumb Position

Correct instrument hold is crucial to develop in all instrumental lessons.

6:26

Peer Assessment

In this y8 arranging lesson, the groups engage in peer assessment.

RL Music 1 and 2

presentation only