Targeted Learning Time TLT and making it work

TLT happens for all students in Middle School every other day. It has grown from the 'study hall' idea and students are given a block of time for independent study to target specific learning targets which need extra time and practice. TLT period is supervised by the crew advisor and students are able to seek assistance from their staff if required.

But how does this not result in chaos on corridors, wasted learning time in classrooms with students who lack focus? How can this level of independence work for students equivalent to our yr7-9?

1) students complete an entrance ticket at the start of each TLT session which states which target they are going to work on and the work they are planning to do to address this target

Since the small team of 4 core teachers plan together and are the crew advisors for the house, they understand the curriculum which the students are covering so can really keep a grip on work students set them selves.

2) at the end of the session an exit ticket is completed

Again allowing the advisor to keep updated with what each individual has done in the session and entrance/exit tickets are kept together in a record.

3) the whole teaching team of 4 is available at the same time and running TLT so that all are available for any questions, support required by students.

This is only possible since the whole teaching team are in the same house and are housed in the same area of school.

4) the only thing that cuts into TLT time is band/orchestra this is because some students travel a way to get to school, some have commitments after school as carers, etc. and the school want as many students as possible involved in extra-curricular whole school music.