The Learning Outcomes Framework - Curriculum · procedure including input by local experts Production of Learning Outcomes Framework Validation by MEDE of Learning Outcomes Framework

The Learning Outcomes Framework

MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT


NCF – LOF – LAPs

NCF

Vision &

Overview

Why the LOF?

Key Elements for


Time Item

Q1 2013 Submission of 1st ESF Application;

Q2 2013 Refinement of ESF Application;

Q3 2013 Writing of: Tender Document, Post of Head of Project, Post of Administrative Assistant, EOI for Local Experts;

Q4 2013 Publication of 1st Tender, Posts of Head of Project & Administrative Assistant;

Q1 2014 Publication of 2nd Tender, EOI for Local Experts; Appointment of Head of Project, Administrative Assistant;

Q2-3 2014 Adjudication of Tender; Internal Discussions at Ministerial, Directorate, NCF IRB & beyond...;

26/08/14 Kick-off Meeting


Joint Venture:

http://www.ioe.ac.uk/index.html

• Student-Centred Education..................................

• Education Strategy 2014-24............................

• National Curriculum Framework..............

Why the LOF?


Why the LOF?


• Student-Centred Education:

– Suits Individual Needs;

– Respects Diversity;

– Is Developmental;

– Is Holistic;

Why the LOF?


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Why the LOF?


NCF Vision and Overview the NCF Aims to...


1. Learners & teachers to work together; 2. Sustain individual attention; 3. Fulfil expectations of children & parents; 4. Providing quality time for social interaction; 5. Rationalise to ensure quality not

magnitude; 6. Holistic entitlement & focus on core areas; 7. Regarding social justice & solidarity as key

values; 8. Acquisition of formal qualifications for

Lifelong Learning; 9. Implementing and monitoring NCF at

classroom level; 10. Regarding children as future workforce;

NCF Vision and Overview


General Principles: 1. Entitlement;

• Quality Education that supports learners to develop their potential and achieve personal excellence;

2. Diversity; • Acknowledges and respects individual differences of age, gender, sexual

orientation, beliefs, personal development, socio-cultural background, geographical location and ethnicity;

3. Continuum of Achievement; • Developmental approach whereby curriculum meets the needs of learners according to their

stage of development;

4. Learner-Centred Learning; • Requiring active and personalised learning; relevant, meaningful and purposeful engagement;

5. Quality Assurance; • On-going self-evaluation, monitoring and review complemented by external review system

fostering school improvement;

6. Teacher Professional Support; • Availability and access to stimulating and supportive environments and resources; continuous

professional development to address national and strategic issues;



• Aims of Education:

1. Learners who are capable of successfully developing their full potential as lifelong learners;

2. Learners who are capable of sustaining their chances in the world of work;

3. Learners who are engaged citizens who are able to secure social justice in constantly changing local, regional and global realities;

Expanded in Outcomes per Cycle: Early Years – Junior Years – Secondary Years



• Percentage Distribution Per Cycle:

30.0%

15.0%15.0%5.0%

5.0%

10.0%

5.0%15.0%

LEARNING AREAS % DISTRIBUTION - JUNIOR YEARS CYCLE

LANGUAGES

MATHEMATICS

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH EDUCATION

RELIGIOUS & ETHICS EDUCATION









Rationalisation of Subjects

Rationalisation of Subjects.doc

Learning & Assessment Programmes Per Subjects

LOF Per Learning Area &

Cross Curricular


Literacy Literacy

Digital Literacy

Digital Literacy

Education for

Diversity

Education for Entrepreneurship,

Creativity and Innovation

Education for Sustainable

Development

Learning to Learn and Co-operative Learning

Education for Diversity

Education for Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation

Education for Sustainable Development

Learning to Learn and Co-operative Learning

NCF Per Cycle

Early – Junior – Secondary Years




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NCF – LOF – LAPs (Level Alignment)


Key Elements to......................


• Coherence & Relevance.......

• Respectful Relationships................................................

• Timeline....................................

• Focus on What Matters...............................................

Key Elements to......................


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Kick-off meeting with MEDE

Analyses phase including Inception Report and General

Schedule of Deliveries; Submission of CVs for other experts

Milestone Meeting to agree on format, content and

procedure including input by local experts

Production of Learning Outcomes Framework

Validation by MEDE of Learning Outcomes Framework



Production of 50% of the Learning and Assessment

Programmes

Validation by MEDE of 50% of the Learning and Assessment

Programmes



Production of the remaining 50% of the Learning and

Assessment Programmes

Validation by MEDE of remaining 50% of the Learning and

Assessment Programmes



Completion of all final reports and training materials

Payments 10% 30% 25% 25% 10%

Next Steps......................


• Finalisation of Rationalisation of Subjects; • Finalisation of LOF / LAP Model; • Finalisation of Validation Tool & ePortal; • Scoping Papers re CCT & LA;

• Meanwhile:

– Expanding the Early Years Outcomes; – Outcomes for Pre-Entry Levels; – Development of Professional Development; – Familiarisation of Project with Educators; – Drawing up Implementation Plan in consultation with NCF

Implementation Review Board;

Thank You...


Documents

The Learning Outcomes Framework - Curriculum · procedure including input by local experts Production of Learning Outcomes Framework Validation by MEDE of Learning Outcomes Framework