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At the heart of the Quest philosophy is
the principle that all students, regardless of their backgrounds,
should be actively involved in achieving their own academic success.
Written in accordance with National Curriculum Levels, each of the
five Quest levels incorporate reading and writing lessons with a
clear focus on assessing pupil progress using explicit objectives
and outcomes. Students develop their skills through reading a wide
range of carefully selected texts covering fiction, non-fiction,
plays and poetry. |
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Key Benefits:
• Based on a multi-lesson cycle
• Individual lessons follow the Cycle of Effective Instruction
which encourages students to teach their learning to partners and
teammates in order to consolidate their own understanding
• Driven by student-centred co-operative learning strategies
• Targeted at developing students individual accountability
whilst they work towards a team goal
• Clear lesson plans and guidance notes to ensure that both
English teachers and non-specialists can easily implement the Quest
programme
• APP assessment opportunities are built into the
teacher's lesson plans. |
Many of the common obstacles to student
progression identified by the DCSF are addressed by the Quest
programme.
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Students slow to engage and struggle to maintain focus
The supportive team environment encourages students to
take responsibility and participate towards a common goal
Able speakers and listeners who benefit from challenging
opportunities
On-going team discussion enables students to use their
skills
Students regarding planning as a waste of time, tending
to focus on content rather than structure
Students are encouraged to plan ideas co-operatively an
share team success |
Students lacking the confidence and self-help strategies to
work independently
Students are given the opportunity to develop their ideas
as part of team process before moving on to independent
practice
Students who give up easily and leave work unfinished
Team accountability and response mean students have
additional motivation to accomplish tasks
Students who are self-conscious about reading in front of
their peers
Partner reading
ensures that students are given opportunities to develop
skills in a supportive situation |
Quest Lessons are made up of a series of
components including:
• Interactive Reading: Part of the active instruction
phase involving the whole class
• Partner Response: Part of the partner activity phase
where students practice together
• Team Discussion: Students extend their thinking with
others
• Class Debrief: Students return to class to consolidate
their understanding
• Share and Celebrate: Students are rewarded for their
achievements |
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