Posted on February 17, 2008 by scienceconsultant
This is a very simple but effective diagram showing how the ongoing work of a single department, in terms of curriculum change, is part of a far bigger agenda. I would encourage senior leaders to ensure that middle managers never lose sight of what we are trying to achieve – successful learners, confident individuals and [...]
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Posted on February 5, 2008 by scienceconsultant
The big picture is all well and good but what if you want to try and convey what it means to an audience of teachers or parents who are not familiar with it. Its not going to be instantly clear what on Earth is going on! Fear not, here is a powerpoint file that allows [...]
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Posted on January 29, 2008 by scienceconsultant
Around the three key questions that QCA have posed (See below) when considering the philosophical changes required for KS3 curriculum change, a “big picture” for curriculum change has been developed. The diagram goes some way towards unpicking the range of themes and implications behind the deceptively simple questions which should assist schools in their prioritisation, [...]
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