As a nation we are in the middle of a debate on what the nature of a child’s educational experience should be, and its relevancy to the social, economic and cultural challenges they will face. Curriculum matters have now taken centre stage in the national inspection process and curriculum intention, design and implementation is now a key process for school leaders.
This course aims to enable delegates to undertake an evidence based review of their curriculum. You will plan the delivery process for a whole school curriculum, that ensures effectiveness and relevance in preparing pupils for future learning, whilst fulfilling work and social engagement.
What you will learn:
- How to plan an integrated and holistic curriculum
- An understanding of the current curriculum debate and which elements should inform content and delivery
- The processes used to evaluate curriculum delivery and outcome
Programme Outline
Curriculum Rationale – determining our school’s curriculum. How is this informed by the knowledge and skills debate? What part is played by substantive and disciplinary knowledge? What is meant by curricular entitlement and a curriculum for the whole person?
Curriculum Coherence – including vertical and horizontal integration and the power of epistemic ascent. What underlying knowledge underpins later access? Ensuring conceptual rigour in our curriculum map. Impact on assessment strategies, pedagogical practices and CPD?
Implementing the curriculum - determining pedagogical best practice in relation to pupil age and subject areas? What part must CPD play? Costing our curriculum plans – staffing, materials, learning resources and CPD. How do we prepare subject leaders to ensure effective implementation?
Tracking, Monitoring, Evaluating - relationship between assessment and progress, links to tracking & monitoring. Building professional collaboration and dialogue to ensure pupils are learning effectively? The role of research in ensuring best practice? Planning for the future.
