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Senior phase progression. Andy Travis Head Teacher, Meldrum Academy. Meldrum Academy. Rationale for CfE. This curriculum will Improve learning and teaching Raise standard of achievement for all Improve literacy, numeracy and health and well being of all. School journey. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Senior phase progression
Andy Travis
Head Teacher, Meldrum Academy
Meldrum Academy
Rationale for CfE
• This curriculum will– Improve learning and teaching– Raise standard of achievement for all – Improve literacy, numeracy and health and
well being of all
School journey
• A long and winding road– Not linear but the school
community moved together– Have taken opportunities to
stop, catch our breath and regroup
– Main message to all – this curriculum will keep evolving
– At all times keep up the conversation with pupils, parents, staff and partners.
Schools use experiences and outcomes to:
Apply the 7
curriculum principles
Cultural, Creative and Enterprising, Environmental, Vocational
Apply the principles of effective L & T
Provide personal support Model the values
To develop a coherent curriculum which promotes the 4 capacities:
Effective Contributors Confident Individuals
Successful Learners Responsible Citizens
To the 4 curriculum contexts: Ethos / life of the school Personal achievement Curriculum areas Interdisciplinary studies
Challenge & enjoyment Breadth Progression Depth Personalisation & choice Coherence Relevance
Expressive arts Languages & literacy Health & wellbeing Mathematics & numeracy Religious & moral education Sciences Social studies Technologies
Wisdom Justice Compassion Integrity
Review and planning Enabling access Offering opportunities Guidance / support
Engaging & active Challenging goals Shared standards Quality feedback Personal learning plans Collaborative Reflects learning styles
CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE PLANNING THE CURRICULUM - OVERVIEW
BGE to senior phase
• Developing approaches to L&T across the school– HOTS & systems thinking– Meldrum taxonomy– I see, I think, I wonder– Good practice reports
• Emphasis on skills development – Within faculties– Literacy & numeracy – school & cluster approaches– Health & well being- HWB survey, Seasons for Growth,
• Transitions• Interdisciplinary learning – within & between faculties
Professional Learning
• School working groups. Leading learning for other staff.
• Provide numerous leadership opportunities• Job embedded & context specific
(school/cluster)• Mini lessons or good practice based around
specific learning goals• Encourage other teachers to try it and see• For teachers led by teachers
Design Faculty – sketchbook
Faculty of Design - Art & Design + Design TechnologyDevelopment of agreed common skills – drawing & designing Transition project P7-S1-S3. Inset for primary colleaguesProfiling tool – reflective record of skills development, communication between teacher and student
Capacity Building Courses
• Skills development S1-S3- Learning, life & work.
• Group work (Primary project style) 2 periods/week
• Planned and delivered by teams of teachers.
• 8 week blocks
• Research and investigation skills RISK
• Energy Oil/gas/renewables
• Finance• Journalism• Opito Lego challenge• Youth & Philanthropy
Initiative -YPI
S3 BGE
• Personalisation– Limited choice– Keep all options open for Senior Phase
• Develop skills for the senior phase
• Base courses on E&O’s at level 3&4
• Science with Chemistry, Social Subjects with History, Business with Finance, ICT with Admin, Technology
Senior phase - Partnership
• FE colleges – North East Scotland College • NC & H+ courses• H+ Courses – Mechanical Engineering,
Accounting, Admin/ICT, Electronics, Computing
• S5 3 or 4 Higher courses & 6 HNC credits• S6 1 or 2 H or AH courses & 6 HNC
credits• School teaches ‘top-up’ engineering maths
English
Level 4
Maths Level 5
Graph Comm level 5
Maths Level 4
Physics level 5
Skills for Work College
Graph Comm Higher
Physics Higher
Design and Manf. level 5
College HNC Engineer
CollegeHNC Engineer
Stephen’s journey
In S3 Stephen thought that he could would like to work as a mechanical engineer. In S4 he chose to spend one day a week at local college on practical course. He enjoyed college and joined the H+ scheme in S5. He did Higher maths and the school supported him with classes in engineering maths. He made a presentation to local employers as part of a business engagement evening and then was successful in getting an Oil and Gas Industry apprenticeship with an oil supply company.
Future challenges
• Personalising learning
• Professionalising teaching
• Intelligent accountability
• Innovation
• Networking