How our Teaching Works

Confident
Confident in teaching their subject and engaging each student in learning. ISP teachers know their subject well and know how to teach it. They seek to understand their students and their educational needs. They strive to communicate a love of learning and to encourage students to engage actively in their own learning.

Responsible
Responsible for themselves, responsive to and respectful of others. ISP teachers are highly professional in their approach to teaching, and they are collaborative and supportive. They understand that their actions will help shape future generations and they are concerned about the holistic development of every individual they teach.

Reflective
Reflective as learners themselves, developing their practice. ISP teachers are themselves learners, seeking to build on and develop their knowledge and skills through a virtuous circle of reflection on practice – involving research, evaluation and adaptation. They support students to become independent and reflective learners.

Innovative
Innovative and equipped for new and future challenges. ISP teachers are creative, experimenting with new ideas and pursuing an enquiring approach in their teaching. They are open to new challenges, being resourceful, imaginative, and flexible. They are always ready to learn and apply new skills and techniques.

Engaged
Engaged intellectually, professionally and socially, ready to make a difference. ISP teachers are passionate about learning within and beyond the classroom, sharing their knowledge and skills with teachers in the wider educational community.