Step 3: TEACHER PREPARATION & PLANNING CHECKLIST
All teachers and those responsible for planning the Emotion Works lessons and activities in your school should work through the following checklist of good practice…
Getting started
> I have familiarised myself with the Emotion Works members area, and I know where to find the online training, digital resources and practice ideas
> I have carried out some form of baseline assessment with my learners, if only the ‘Emotion Word Knowledge assessment task’
> I have identified Emotion Works levels for the children in my class
> I have identified and prepared useful resources to use with my pupils (both hard copy and digital resources – e.g. cog cut outs, worksheets, slideshows etc)
> I have a plan for a visual display or reference area in my classroom that supports Emotion Works learning at the right level for my pupils
> I have planned and delivered my first Emotion Works lesson or activity, or have embarked on a series of lessons relating to a particular topic or theme
Consolidation
> Now that my learners are familiar with Emotion Works, I plan and deliver Emotion Works top-up experiences at least once a week
> I make use of learning opportunities for Emotion Works as they arise during everyday lessons and conversations
> I know who my learners are who require extra support with emotional learning and wellbeing
> I have used the Emotion Works Additional Support Framework to identify and address any particular needs and have discussed these with other people involved in providing additional support for these learners
> All of my learners participate in universal or targeted delivery of Emotion Works learning experiences at least once a week
Evaluation & Impact
> I have engaged in ongoing informal assessment of my learners during Emotion Works activities and have gathered feedback from support staff and children themselves about their learning
> I have carried out a more formal assessment activity with some of all of my learners to track progress and impact, if only the ‘Emotion Word Knowledge assessment task’