Motivation

Cons

Cons

• The students might not be honest
• Relationship could get worse
• Could take up a lot of time

Solution

Solution

• Face to face discussion
• Partially anonymous (teachers don't necessarily find out who said what
• Only once per month, and a worthwhile time investment

Implementation

• Once a month, a depute head teacher would meet with a small focus group of students
• For example, one focus group would discuss the science faculty's teachers, regarding what the teachers are doing well and what could be improved
• Then, the depute head can feedback to the teachers

Implementation

Alternatively, teachers could have a suggestion box, where students can anonymously give teachers comments

Cons

Cons

• Longer school days or less lesson/free time
• Students might not do anything
• Teachers may need to work more

Solution

• Less homework, therefore relatively little to do after school
• Hand in work, if not completed it will become homework
• Teachers often are prepared to volunteer time

Implementation

Implementation

Effectively a homework club (but not after school). The differences, however, would be that it is carried out on a larger scale, and that teachers can tailor work specifically for these periods.

Cons

Cons

• Students might abuse the system
• Too many people could want to do too many different things

Solution

• If a student abuses the system, he/she would get less to choose from
• Compromise

Solution

Implementation

Implementation

• At the start of a lesson the teacher will tell the students what facilities are available to use
• Therefore the students can select within reason how they want to study/work

Cons

Cons

• Takes a lot of time for teachers
• Too much pressure

Solution

• It is only once per month, and it is a worthwhile use of time
• Pupils choose how many goals they set

Implementation

Implementation

• Every month, the students will have a 1:1 meeting with each of their teachers (which are mandatory)
• The meeting would last a maximum of 5 minutes, and meetings would occur throughout the duration of the month
• Also, students will receive reports (tracking reports) once a month, detailing grades and progress

Cons

Cons

• It can be difficult to open up
• It might use up too much of pupils' time

Solution

• No one is forced to take part, they will get support from the counselor
• Carried out during breaks/recess

Solution

Implementation

Implementation

• Create a group comprised of teachers and pupils
• Pupils will get a lot out of taking part, for example: kudos, content for their CV/personal statement
• This could happen during breaks or lunch breaks