Syeda Nayab Sheeraz | February, 8, 2026
Our school recently held four engaging circle time sessions by our ICs to help teachers better understand the Teacher Effectiveness Framework (TEF) and how it connects to everyday classroom teaching. These sessions focused on making the framework meaningful and practical, especially in areas such as lesson planning, classroom strategies, and reflective practice.
Teachers shared ideas, discussed real classroom experiences, and took part in group activities that encouraged collaboration and open conversation. The environment was supportive and welcoming, which helped everyone participate confidently and learn from one another. These discussions made it easier to see how the framework can genuinely support better teaching and stronger learning experiences for students.
One of my favourite parts of the sessions was an activity where we were asked to take 
one of our Assessment Tasks (AT) from a lesson plan and redesign the lesson using the TEF guides. I chose my Environmental Education lesson and reworked it using the framework’s strategies. The difference was remarkable — the lesson became far more engaging than my original plan. What surprised me the most was that even the teachers became actively involved and interested during the discussion. This experience gave me a fresh perspective on planning and showed me how powerful the TEF can be in transforming both teaching and learning.
Overall, the sessions were a positive and valuable learning experience, strengthening professional growth and reinforcing our shared commitment to creating engaging, thoughtful, and effective learning environments for all students.