An outstanding lesson is one where pupils are actively engaged through discussions, debates, asking questions, doing presentations and research, rather than being passive listeners. It is a lesson where students are fully engrossed and take ownership over their learning, doing more work than the teacher, rather than simply receiving information from the teacher. A good lesson ensures clear goals and resources, engages students of varying abilities through different activities, and helps students understand how to improve, while an outstanding lesson empowers students to take charge of their own learning.