Professional development isn't just about clocking hours—it's about making a real difference in the classroom. For teachers using ONVU Learning as a self-, co-, or peer-reflection tool, there’s a powerful opportunity to take things further by aligning practice with the Evidence-Based Education Framework (EBEF).
So, how can you move from observation to action with more significant impact?
1. Be Precise: Define What You’re Aiming to Improve
The ONVU Learning Framework encourages structured, purposeful reflections. To align with EBEF, start by identifying specific areas of teaching and learning you want to improve. This might be improving questioning techniques, increasing pupil engagement, or better scaffolding during independent tasks. ONVU’s non-intrusive video allows you to revisit these moments and pinpoint where change is needed.
2. Use the Best Available Evidence
Once you’ve identified a focus, link your observations to research-informed strategies. The EBEF stresses the importance of drawing on robust educational research. For example, if your video shows students struggling with transitions, explore strategies on effective classroom routines and compare these with what’s visible in your recordings.
Co- and peer-reflection becomes more powerful here: colleagues can help map observed practice to proven methods, turning feedback into action rooted in evidence.
3. Evaluate, Iterate, Embed
Reflection doesn’t stop with a single viewing or conversation. ONVU Learning promotes ongoing review, which pairs perfectly with the EBEF’s emphasis on evaluating impact over time. Revisit recordings after implementing a change—has student engagement improved? Is learning more visible?
Use the framework’s prompts around pupil progress and adaptive teaching to track whether your new approach is making a difference. Small cycles of reflection and refinement—supported by video—help embed better habits, not just test new ones.
4. Make It Work in Your Context
Finally, effective professional learning is contextual. The checklist encourages consideration of your unique classroom environment, students’ needs, and your stage of development. ONVU Learning lets you reflect on real lessons in your real setting, which helps ensure that changes are sustainable and relevant.
Takeaway
Using ONVU Learning through the lens of the Evidence-Based Education Framework enables a deeper, more targeted form of reflection. It's not just about seeing what happened—it's about making meaningful, evidence-informed decisions that improve outcomes for your pupils.
So next time you press play, ask: What change am I aiming for—and how will I know it's working?