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POLICY &PRESENTATION

EV402: Session 106th January 2014

Where we’ve been and where we’re going

SEM

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Behaviourism

Constructivism

Play

Creativity

Observing Learning

Assessment

Classroom

ManagementClassroom Organisation

Policy Group Presentations

Session Overview

• Policy:• What is policy?• How does policy impact on me?• Policy development• Policy and education• Implementing policies

• Presentation skills and task:• What makes a good presenter / presentation• Task and tutorials

LO3: Identify central

elements of the

legislative framework

that influences the

work of teachers.

What is Policy?

Bates, J., Lewis, S., & Pickard, A. (2011). Education Policy, Practice and the Professional. London: Continuum

A policy is a statement of intent, and is implemented as a procedure.

Policy guides actions toward those that are most likely to achieve a desired outcome.

What does policy mean to you?

A policy is a principle or protocol to guide decisions and achieve rational outcomes.

“The raft of laws and initiatives that determine the shape and functioning of educational systems at both national and local level” (Bates et al., 2011, p.54)

How does policy impact on me?

How does policy impact on me?Website cookie

policies

Travel insurance policy

University assessment policy

How do you change

your behaviours

because of these

policies? Are there policies that don’t impact on you?

How are policies developed?Who decides what

the problem is?

Who decides how to solve the problem?

Policy and Politics

DEVELOPMENTS

IN EDUCATION

POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES(ideas, beliefs

& values)

Socia

l &

econ

omic

cont

ext

External

events

Political parties have different beliefs

Freedom for self development (encourages exploration)

Discipline and order (pupils subject to punishment and control) .

Developments in the English education system are influenced by their political, social and economic context as well as external events

Policy and PoliticsRight Wing (Conservative) Left Wing (Labour)

Key beliefs

Traditional values Markets and individual freedom

Opportunity / responsibility for all

Social equality for all

Education policy

Discipline, ‘proper subjects’, traditional assessment

Parental choice, league tables

Choice of schools within a strong state framework

Free comprehensive education system for all

GROUP TASK: Can we see these ideological differences in Government educational policies?

Sort the headlines into those reflecting left wing and those reflecting right wing ideologies.

Government plans ‘primary academies’ Longer Days and Shorter

Holidays for Pupils

Schools to stay open from 8am to 6pm to offer childcare under plan to get parents back to work

Comprehensive system is flawed, thinktank to be toldEducation Secretary today firmly rules out any return to selection at age 11

Call to teach children atheism in schools

Policy and PoliticsRight Wing (Conservative) Left Wing (Labour)

Key beliefs

Traditional values Markets and individual freedom

Opportunity / responsibility for all

Social equality for all

Education policy

Discipline, ‘proper subjects’, traditional assessment

Parental choice, league tables

Choice of schools within a strong state framework

Free comprehensive education system for all

A change of government is likely to lead to an ideological shift, thus aspects of the education system are in a continual state of being ‘reformed’.

The Key Impacts of Policy on Education

1945-1951

1951-1964

1964-1970 1970-1974

1974-1979

1979-1997 1997-2010 2010-now

1944 Education Act

Supported tripartite system

Circular 10/65LEAs convert to comprehensive

system

1988 Education Reform Act

First National Curriculum

Introduction of league tables

1999 Introduction of National

Numeracy and Literacy strategies

New NC

Education in England: TimelineA chronological list of education acts, white papers, reports and other key events

http://www.educationengland.org.uk/history/timeline.html

School PoliciesThink and discuss:

What might a school have policies for?

1. After School Clubs Policy2. Art Policy3. Assessment Policy4. Attendance Policy5. Calculations Policy6. Curriculum Policy7. Design Technology Policy8. EAL (English as an Additional

Language) Policy 9. Educational Visits Policy10. English Policy11. E-safety Policy12. G&T (Gifted & Talented) Policy13. Geography Policy14. History Policy15. Home School Agreement16. Homework Policy17. ICT Policy18. Maths Policy19. MFL Policy

20. Monitoring & Evaluation Policy21. Music Policy22. Photos and Filming Policy23. Physical Education Policy24. PSHCE Policy25. RE Policy26. Science Policy27. Teaching and Learning Policy with

Dyslexia Appendix28. Transition Policy29. Anaphylaxsis Policy30. Anti Bullying Policy31. Asthma Policy32. Behaviour Management Policy33. Bereavement Policy34. Diabetes Policy35. Drug Education and Incident

Management Policy36. Fairness at Work Policy37. Food Policy

School Policies … Part 238. Force and Restraint Policy39. Health and Safety Policy40. Inclusion Policy41. Lone Working Policy42. Looked After Children Policy43. Medicines Policy44. Race Equality Policy45. Safeguarding Policy46. SEN Policy47. Sex and Relationships Education

Policy48. Single Equality Action Plan49. Smoke Free Policy50. Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural

Policy51. Acceptable Use Policy52. Acts of Worship Policy53. Admissions Policy54. Anti-Litter Policy55. Appraisal Policy

57. Capability Procedure Policy58. Charging and Remissions Policy59. Communications Policy60. Community Cohesion Policy61. Complaints Policy62. Confidentiality Policy63. Continuing Professional

Development Policy64. CRB Data Storage Policy65. Finance Policy66. Governor Allowance Policy67. Induction Policy68. KCC Swim Policy69. Lettings Policy70. Mobile Telephone Policy71. Pay & Reward Policy72. Performance Management Policy73. Safer Recruitment Policy74. Swim Policy75. Whistle Blowing Policy

Why do schools have policies?

“This policy contains the key pencil and paper procedures that are to be taught throughout the school. It has been written to ensure consistency and progression throughout the school.”

“This document is a statement of the principles, practices and procedures that the school has set in place in order to ensure a safe and caring environment for pupils and staff alike. The policy is set within the aims and values we teach.”

Why do schools have policies?

School P

olicy

Government Policy

Reading & Implementing Policy

• Different understanding of documents based on own beliefs• Teachers not feeling involved in policy development• Time / perceived time• Unwillingness to take on new behaviours / initiatives• Lack of financial backing• Incompatibility with the local context – policy not thought to

work in practise• Lack of theoretical backing / belief policy will not work• Poor evaluation / management of adherence to the policy

IMPLICATION: Two schools (or teachers) may interpret and implement a policy very differently

Presentation Skills• What have been your good and bad experiences of hearing

other people make a presentation?• What are your good and bad experiences of making a

presentation?• What have you learnt from these experiences?

• How does the presenter engage the audience?

• How does she present herself?

• How is interest added to the presentation?

http://on.ted.com/RitaPierson

So what makes a good presenter and presentation?Use your experiences of listening to other presenters, giving presentations, and anything you have learnt from the presentation clip to identify features of effective presenters and presentations.

Preparation – prompt cards, rehearse

Structure – introduction, main content, conclusion

Make eye-contact

Speak slowly and loudly. Use an academic voice and consider

your tone and grammar

Talk to the audience – not to your notes or screen

Don’t apologise

Pause and breath!

Don’t hide or fiddle with hair, jewellery etc.

Policy Presentation Task1. Draft Special Educational Needs Code of Practice

• Focus your reading on chapter 2 Summary. You might then want to explore some of the chapters in more depth

2. Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage• Read all of this document

3. Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage 2012• Focus your reading on Section 1: The learning and development

requirements

4. The National Curriculum for England (2014): framework for key stages 1-4

• Read all of this summary document. You might then wish to explore the content of the new National Curriculum in further depth

Policy Presentation Task• Who is it for?• What are the aims?• Think of 5 ways it could

impact on placement 1• What 3 questions does it

raise?

What are the key ideas that you have learned from reading the policy document?

Summarise key information

Structure an

argument

Tell a story

Use visuals

Be creativeStrong

conclusion

Structuring Your Presentation

The Presentation

7 Minutes

• Title• Introduction• Main Body• Conclusion

Questions & Answers

2 minutes in groups

1 minute to ask/answer

• Groups to formulate questions

• Random groups chosen to ask questions

Tell them what you’re going to tell them, tell them, tell them what you

told them!

Tutorials• Presentations will be given on 20th January• Next week (13th January): 15 minute group tutorial to support

understanding of policy documents and preparation of presentations – no taught session

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