INSET IDEA: C

ROSS-CURRICULAR

SPEED DATING

Speed dating – cross curricular

Names and faces

Looking for ‘educational / subject-based’ connections

Obvious to abstract

Small to grand

Set time then move on ... Listen for the bell

The Richards Hall

Blue label / highlighted sticker = SIT IN THE INNER CIRCLE – FIND YOUR SUBJECT SEAT

Black label sticker = SIT IN THE OUTER CIRCLE – FIND YOUR SUBJECT SEAT

Logisitics

A seating plan (get someone to check it!)◦ Test it out / tracing paper comes in useful◦ Or go for a more open version if less people

Name labels and clear set-up instructions of where to go before entering the room◦ Set the tone

Something to write on and with

A bell or whistle and clear rules

Flexible length ◦ Ours was about 30 mins in total with 5 pairings

Format can be modified

The rules

Blue label / highlighted sticker = SIT IN THE INNER CIRCLE – FIND YOUR SUBJECT SEAT

Black label sticker = SIT IN THE OUTER CIRCLE – FIND YOUR SUBJECT SEAT

START ‘CHATTING’ ON THE BELL.... Write down any ideas and subjects involved on the cards provided

The INNER CIRCLE move on one seat ANTI-CLOCKWISE each time the bell rings

The OUTER CIRCLE STAY ONTHE SAME SEAT AND WAITFOR YOUR NEW PARTNER

Starter questions ideas

What are your main curriculum topics for... (specify year group)

Can you think of how our subjects may be connected?

Are there any connecting words / language / concepts that link our subjects?

Is there something you have done recently that could be reapplied?

So what?

Outcomes summarised and shared with all

Desired outcome – some opportunities to make some curriculum links◦ Any synergies identified and discussions as to how to

integrate into teaching / girls’ learning experiences

Can someone out there help you do something for the first time?

Please put all cards in the box (name if you want them returned to you)

The Output