Whole-class
In this section we look at contexts in which whole-class teaching or lessons on problem solving are seen to be appropriate.
In the first part of the video, Barry Litherland, headteacher of Borgue Primary School, discusses ways in which he involves all of his P4/P7 composite class at the beginning of a problem solving activity. David Porteous at George Heriot’s Junior School explains why they feel that new strategies should be introduced to the class in whole-class lessons.
Finally Gillies Walker at the High School of Glasgow Junior School describes how he involves the whole-class at the beginning and end of each problem solving session.
Points to consider
Do you think it is always best to introduce a problem to the whole-class?
How do you think differentiation can be achieved after a whole-class introduction?
| Video 1: Whole-class teaching | |
|---|---|
| Description | Three teachers describe the place of whole-class lessons in their problem solving teaching |
| Duration | 1 |
| Windows version |  Windows Media video: Whole class teaching |
| Mac version |  QuickTime movie: Whole class teaching |
| Transcript | Whole class teaching |
Ideas and links
- Borgue Primary School
Organisation and differentiation in a P4/P5/P6/P7 class.
- High School of Glasgow Junior School
Whole-class lessons and plenary sessions in P6.