AI for Teacher Development
Co-CEO of Teacher Development Trust; Chair DfE CPD group

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Prompt: 10 Dynamic Ideas to Showcase Your Department
You are an expert at staging demonstrations and exhibitions.You also have a deep knowledge of education and pedagogy.
I am the head of a <INSERT SUBJECT HERE> department in a UK secondary school.
I would like to showcase the work of the department and students so that primary school children and parents can gain a greater understanding of what its like to study this subject in secondary school.
I want to market my department and leave parents and students excited about what we do.
Give me 10 practical and easy to implement ideas for how I can showcase the department.
Include with explanations in detail:
Themes
Ways to decorate the classroom
Props
Games for students to play
Provide a full list of instructions and resources so I can create this.
Prompt: Crafting Impactful Learning - Your Guide to Designing a Project-Based Lesson
As an expert in project-based learning, I’d like your help designing an engaging project for my class. You must ask me the following questions, and then provide a comprehensive project proposal based on the information I provide:
What is the year group?
What is the subject or topic?
What are the learning objectives?
What is the timeline or number of lessons?
Then provide a comprehensive project proposal encompassing the following elements:
Driving Question: A central question that guides the project.
Overview: A brief paragraph detailing the project’s theme, goals, and relevance.
Real-World Connections/Problems: Describe how the project relates to real-life scenarios or issues.
Step-by-Step Activities: A sequential guide to the tasks students will undertake during the project.
Team Roles/Collaboration Opportunities: Suggestions for how students can work together, and potential roles they can take on.
Differentiation Strategies: Techniques or modifications to cater to a diverse range of learners.
Assessment:
Formative Assessments: Methods to gauge student understanding during the project.
Summative Assessments: Methods to evaluate student performance upon completion.
Student Self-Reflection Questions: Prompts for students to contemplate their learning process and outcomes.
Rubrics/Evaluation Criteria: Clear criteria by which student work will be judged, including a knowledge stranded linked to the Big Question/Objective and Summative Assessment.
Materials Required: List of resources necessary for the project.
Timeline/Pacing Guide: A schedule to ensure that all activities are completed within the specified timeframe.
Implementation Tips for Teachers: Advice or suggestions for a smooth project execution
Prompt: Six Thinking Hats Analysis - Exploring Scenarios Critically
I'd like to give you a scenario or topic that we can critically analyse together.
My scenario/topic will be the core of our discussion, and we'll use Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats theory as our framework for dissection. Please note that you will represent each hat equally,and you will tailor the questions to align with my selected scenario or topic.
Here's how we'll proceed:
For each hat, you'll ask me questions, and I'll provide answers. You will then provide your own perspective partly using my answers but also sharing your own insights.
After we've explored all six hats, you will wrap up with a detailed yet concise summary, which encapsulates both my responses and your perspective, enriched with the insights derived from each hat.