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Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray S1 – S3 Curriculum Conference 12 September 2007

Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray S1 – S3 Curriculum Conference 12 September 2007. Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21 st Century. FJ Berry Head Teacher St. Margaret’s High School North Lanarkshire. Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century Building a New Curriculum.

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Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray S1 – S3 Curriculum Conference 12 September 2007

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  1. Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire & Moray S1 – S3 Curriculum Conference12 September 2007 Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century FJ Berry Head Teacher St. Margaret’s High School North Lanarkshire 12 September 2007

  2. Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st CenturyBuilding a New Curriculum “Curriculum architecture is not about structural issues but the extent to which the underlying aims of the curriculum are reflected in the pedagogies in classrooms.” Report for The Scottish Executive Department October 2006 B. Boyd et al. 12 September 2007

  3. An Approach to Curriculum DevelopmentDiscussion, Engagement, Partnership • Identify range and parameters for discussion • Ensure opportunities exist to participate Who do we define as partners? • Learners? • Teaching/All Staff • Parents/Community • LA/SEED/LTS/SQA 12 September 2007

  4. An Approach to Curriculum DevelopmentBuilding a Consistent Approach to Curriculum Change • Curriculum Design/Planning • National Debate 2002 • Sports Comprehensive 2003 • Vocational Curriculum 2003 • A Curriculum for Excellence 2004 School Experience 12 September 2007

  5. An Approach to Curriculum DevelopmentManaging Change - Building School Capacity • Pace • Motivation • Involvement • Issues Arising • Learning Centered Approach • New Professionalism • Structure Issues • Class Organisation 12 September 2007

  6. Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st CenturyFuture of Education “The comprehensive principle was never meant to be, and must not become, the excuse for a uniform system.” Jack McConnell, First minister 5 November 2002 12 September 2007

  7. Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st CenturyThe right of each child to a quality education What is needed? • Greater flexibility • Diversity • Choice Move to develop • Personalisation of learning and teaching • A Curriculum for Excellence 12 September 2007

  8. Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century 2 FJ Berry 12 September 2007 12 September 2007

  9. Choice, Flexibility and Learning for the 21st Century FJ Berry 12 September 2007 FJ Berry 12 September 2007

  10. A Focus on Leadership FJ Berry 12 September 2007 12 September 2007

  11. Ccurriculum Design / Architecture 12 September 2007

  12. Curriculum Design / Architecture In S3 Vocational option / Modern Languages Vocational pupils receive 4 sessions of Mathematics 12 September 2007

  13. Vocational Curriculum S3/S4 • Pupils able to choose vocational option at end of S2 • Offered over S3/S4 - 4 sessions • Organised over two double sessions • Pupils opting for vocational curriculum to receive 4 sessions of Mathematics in S3 12 September 2007

  14. Vocational Curriculum 12 September 2007

  15. What should be the Next Steps? • Analysis of present curriculum S1-S3 set against the values, purposes and principles of ACfE • Any new curriculum must ensure learning through • The ethos and life of the school as a community • Curriculum areas and subjects • Inter-discipline projects and studies • Opportunities for personal achievement • Personalisation of learning and choice • New timetabling structures • Assessment/Certification 12 September 2007

  16. Curriculum Structure Students continue to study Mathematics until Intermediate 1 achieved 12 September 2007

  17. School Improvement Continuity • Curriculum • Teachers • Methodology Progression • Opportunities • Pertinent Guidance Learning and Teaching • Co-operative Learning • Sharing good practice Vision • Relationships • Restorative 12 September 2007

  18. School Improvement Supporting Change 2004-2007 Phase 1 August – October • Attainment analysis • Celebrating Success • School certificates • Merit awards • Award ceremony • Target setting Phase 2 October – December • S5/6 Student / staff review • Class Visits • Phase 3 January – March • S4 Review evidence • S3 review evidence • Class Visits • Phase 4 April – June • S1 Review Evidence • S2 Review Evidence Target Groups S2 – S4 identified 12 September 2007

  19. School Improvement Supporting Change 2007 - 2010 New approach to target setting Phase 1 August – October • Promoted staff identify target groups • Meet with pupils / parents • Agree targets to be set for session • Clarify the role of HT, SMT, PT and teacher in process • Joint Planning 3 – 18 • Examining effective transitions Next Steps Progression 3 – 18 Joint Development Planning 3 - 18 12 September 2007

  20. School Improvement Supporting Change 2007 - 2010 “If the first challenge of change is to ensure that it’s desirable and the second challenge is to make it durable, the biggest challenge of all is to make it durable and sustainable” Hargreaves & Fink Sustainable Leadership 12 September 2007

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