QTS Professional Knowledge 2

Question 1

What does 'evidence-informed practice' mean in the context of UK teaching?

Accepted Answer

Drawing on research evidence to inform professional judgements and teaching decisions

Answer

Evidence-informed practice involves teachers using educational research alongside their professional experience and knowledge of their pupils to make effective teaching decisions.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key principle of metacognition as applied in UK classrooms?

Accepted Answer

Pupils should be taught to plan, monitor, and evaluate their own learning

Answer

Metacognition involves teaching pupils to be aware of and regulate their own learning processes through planning, monitoring, and evaluating, which the EEF identifies as highly effective.

Question 3

In the UK education system, what is the purpose of a 'knowledge organiser'?

Accepted Answer

A concise document summarising the essential knowledge pupils need to learn for a topic

Answer

Knowledge organisers are concise reference documents that set out the key facts, vocabulary, dates, and concepts that pupils need to know for a particular topic or unit of work.

Question 4

What is 'scaffolding' in a teaching context?

Accepted Answer

Providing temporary support that is gradually removed as pupils develop independence

Answer

Scaffolding involves providing structured support to help pupils access challenging content, then gradually withdrawing that support as they become more competent and independent.

Question 5

According to Rosenshine's Principles of Instruction, which practice is most effective for embedding knowledge?

Accepted Answer

Daily and weekly review of previously learned material

Answer

Rosenshine emphasises the importance of regular review, including daily review at the start of lessons and weekly/monthly review, to strengthen memory and build automaticity.

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QTS Professional Knowledge 2