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Skills-Based Teaching and Active Learning in the New Secondary Curriculum

This article discusses essential shifts in the secondary curriculum, emphasizing skills-based teaching and active learning. Rachel Hawkes, a Regional Subject Advisor, outlines key focus areas such as creativity, cross-subject connections, and culturally relevant topics. The inquiry into students' experiences and learning journeys in Spanish highlights the importance of engagement and practical application. Additionally, the text encourages educators to reflect on effective lessons and collaborate to enhance student outcomes. Explore the balance between innovation and tradition in teaching methodologies.

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Skills-Based Teaching and Active Learning in the New Secondary Curriculum

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  1. Skills-based teaching & active learning The new secondary curriculum: what to change and what to keep Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor

  2. Focus areas for methodology • Skills • Active learning (‘doing’ & ‘knowing’) • Creativity • Links with other subjects • Culture • Engaging topics (‘age appropriate’) Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor

  3. Q1 - what skills have you been working on in your Spanish lessons so far?

  4. Q2 - Tell me how you learn new Spanish words

  5. Q3 - what can you do/say better now in Spanish compared to start of year 7?

  6. Q4 - Tell me about the Spanish less or lessons you remember best

  7. Q5 - What do you want to get better at now in Spanish?

  8. Q6 - What sorts of things would you like to learn next?

  9. Q7 - Do you know what you need to improve in your speaking to reach the next NC level?

  10. Q9 – Pronounce the following words out loud – día, zapato, especial, amarillo, único, hermano, junio Series 1 = excellent /Series 2 = improving /Series 3 = needs practice

  11. And now it’s time for............! • In your 5 minutes, make sure you.. • Describe one year 7 activity or lesson or project that has worked well this year • Listen to one idea from your interlocutor • NB: if you are fast talkers you can continue to share more ideas!

  12. Rachel HawkesRegional Subject Advisor email: rhawkes@comberton.cambs.sch.ukblog: www.rachelhawkes.typepad.com/linguacom tel: 01223 252603 ex.222 or 112 Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor

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