Develop a modern, world-class curriculum that will inspire and challenge all learners and prepare them for the future Mick Waters Director of Curriculum,

Develop a modern, world-class curriculum that will inspire and challenge all learners and prepare them for the future

Mick WatersDirector of Curriculum, QCA 22 October 2008

Making learning matter more

National Middle Schools Forum

A Changing Society…

technology

an ageing population

the gap between rich and poor

global culture and ethnicity

sustainability

changing maturity levels in schools

expanding knowledge of learning

a changing economy

Some tensions in progress

the golden age

the world challenge

narrow and broad

long term goals and short term accountability

skills sets for the future

the future and the present

creative

makes connectionsquestioning

communicates well

confident takes risks

thirst for knowledge

curious

generates ideas

flexible

perseveres

listens and reflects

critical self-editing

skilled

shaper

literate

willing to have a go

thinks for themselves

shows initiative

gets on well with othersmakes a difference

acts with integrityself-esteem

‘can do’ attitude

learns from mistakes

independent





The curriculum as an entire planned learning experience underpinned by a broad set of common values and purposes

Three key questions

3How well

are we achieving our aims?

Assessmentfit for purpose

Whole curriculum dimensions

Learning approaches

Components

Accountability measures

Every Child Matters outcomes

Focus for learning

Curriculum aims

Be healthy Stay safe Enjoy and achieve Make a positive contribution Achieve economic wellbeing

Attitudes and attributeseg determined, adaptable, confident,

risk-taking, enterprising

Knowledge and understandingeg big ideas that shape the world

Skills eg literacy, numeracy, ICT, personal,

learning and thinking skills

Successful learnerswho enjoy learning, make progress and achieve

Responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society

Confident individualswho are able to lead safe, healthy and fulfilling lives

The curriculum aims to enable all young people to become

To make learning and teaching more effective so that learners understand quality and how to improve

Embraces peer- and self-

assessment

Uses tests and tasks appropriately

Links to national standards which are

consistently interpreted

Helps identify clear targets for

improvement

Gives helpful feedback for the learner and other

stakeholders

Maximises pupils’ progress

Promotes a broad and engaging curriculum

Draws on a wide range of evidence of pupils’

learning

Is integral to effective teaching

and learning

Informs future planning and

teaching

Statutory expectations

PSHEPW EW+FC

PEMuMFL RE SCMaICTHiGeEnD & TCiA & D

Physical development

Personal, social and emotional development

Mathematical development

Knowledge and understanding of the world

Communication, language and literacy

Creative development

1What

are we trying to achieve?

2How do we

organise learning?

Attainment and improved standards

Behaviour and attendance

Further involvement in education, employment or training

Civic participation

Healthy lifestyle choices

To secure

Including all learners with opportunities

for learner choice and personalisation

Using a range of audience and purpose

Matching time to learning need eg deep, immersive and

regular frequent learning

In tune with human

development

A range of approaches eg enquiry, active learning,

practical and constructive

Building on learning beyond the school including community and business links

Opportunities for spiritual, moral, social, cultural, emotional, intellectual and physical

development

Overarching themes that have a significance for individuals and society, and provide relevant learning contexts:Identity and cultural diversity - Healthy lifestyles – Community participation – Enterprise – Global dimension and sustainable development –

Technology and the media – Creativity and critical thinking.

Lessons Out of schoolExtended hoursRoutinesEventsLocations Environment

A big picture of the curriculumWorking draft January 2008

Adapted with thanks to colleagues at the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA)

Personal Well-being:Attributes and values

Areas of Learning / Subjects

Skills and competences

Principles of Curriculum Design

Aims for Primary Education

Designing the School Curriculum

Successful learners, who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve.

Confident Individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.

Responsible Citizens who can make a positive contribution to society.

Communication, Language and literacy

Mathematics

Expressive Arts

Humanities

Physical Development

Principled

Enterprising

Creative

Resilient

Independent Enquirers

Creative Thinkers

Reflective Learners

Team Workers

Self Managers

Effective Participators

Secures the fundamentals in literacy and numeracy

Provides opportunities for depth and breadth

Secures personal development

Considers the entire planned learning experience

In tune with child development

The National Framework

The School Curriculum

From national parameters...

Programmes of study

are only ingredients

they need blending

to distribute between learning in

- lessons - events- routines - beyond school

with schools as the broker for learning

- time - place - people

An appetising feast taking account of need, specialism, interest and taste.

Programmes for Learning

Programmes for learning

provides a design framework

focuses upon key attributes for • future learning• pupil engagement• coherence

puts range and content into context

Programmes for learning

offers the learner a ‘bigger picture’• less spoon feeding and regurgitation• less subject hopscotch

picks up key drivers for engagement• purpose• process• audience

1 & 2

Areas of Learning

Knowledge

Audiences

Purposes

Experiencesprimary

primary

Approaches

Childhood





Civic Participation

EmploymentEducationTraining

Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Attainment and Achievement

Successful Learners

Confident Individuals

Responsible Citizens

Attitude and Engagement

Values….on reflection….

the personthe learning

What devalues?

linear…a greasy pole exposed

skin deep

a fixed mindset

velcro

can’t recall

can’t do

herding

making connections

plunging

a growth mindset

tailoring and bubble wrap

What values?

contributing

off piste

risks

belonging

the learning the person

Disciplined innovation

thoughtful approach to a learning need

knowing what we are trying to achieve

clear on what success will look like

baseline starting point established

all partners know what is planned and why

with the reasons articulated

Focus of innovation

pupils observing lessons

education visits in RE

transfer of writing skills

eco-occasion

out of school art

cultural heritage

oil painting

enterprise

learning independently

transition in English and mathematics

Focus of innovation

What are we trying to achieve?

How did we organise?

What was the impact?

- how do we know?

What are the common messages and trends?

Programmes of study

based upon attributes needed in the modern age

gives a focus for skills in context

authentic purpose, process and audience…and challenge

helps children take the lead…puts assessment in context

part of an easy network

impact on personal learning and thinking skills evident

improvement in academic performance….where there is room

acknowledges professionalism of teachers

parents should want to know their children are being included

Is innovation worth it?... some observations

Programmes of study

build on what they can already do

pick up the challenge

relish the skills in context

employ dormant personal qualities

take their excitement home

influence their parents through enthusiasm

exceed what they could previously do

Include them in the innovation…and see the results across the range of learning

Children might…

I am a learner

take me places

show me things

Who they are, how they work, what they do, and why?

let me have a go,

let me be me





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Develop a modern, world-class curriculum that will inspire and challenge all learners and prepare them for the future Mick Waters Director of Curriculum,