Introduction

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Leading Learning 2 May 2006 Slide 1

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Key Principles underpinning Curriculum Implementation importance of leadership and governance in embedding effective change need to effect whole school development and ensure a cultural shift importance of focus on pupil learning and teaching approaches continuous professional development the need to support the change process in an ongoing way PMB 2005

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Aim for Today To extend understanding of the Revised Curriculum at Key Stages 3 and 4 by exploring its key features reflecting on its implications for learning and teaching examining possible models of implementation considering leadership and management implications for your school

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Curriculum Requirements at Key Stage 3 A framework of learning areas built around statements of minimum requirement providing both greater flexibility and coherence emphasis on new area of Learning for Life and Work and skills focus more relevance to the world of work greater emphasis on personal development

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Curriculum requirements at Key Stage 4 Range of courses which provide learning opportunities in Skills and capabilities Learning for Life and Work Physical Education Religious Education including access to courses and qualifications in any or all of the following learning areas The Arts Environment and Society Modern languages Science and Technology

Issues in Progression : 

Issues in Progression Aspects in Progression Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4 learning flexibility motivation generic skills assessment

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Leading Learning 1 – Towards 2010 recognition of necessity of change learning environment which develops self-sufficient, motivated, reflective learners collaborative skills-based learning opportunities which enhance communication and personal development assessment underpinning changes teachers as facilitators with a wider skills base learning organisations with flexible working practices according to SELB Schools

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Knoster Model an agreed vision for learning serving the needs of your pupils consensus among staff on ways to achieve that vision development of skills needed to design, manage and implement changes motivation of staff to take changes forward adequate resourcing to make changes happen within the parameters of a leadership plan

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Programme 9.30 Links with previous programme 9.45 Learning for Life and Work and the Revised Curriculum 10.30 Coffee 11.00 Workshop 11.30 Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities Assessment for Learning 12.30 Workshop 1.00 Lunch 2.00 A Pilot School Experience 2.30 Management Implications in Organising Delivery of Learning 3.15 Curriculum Leaders 3.40 Next Steps and Support

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Issues in development of Curriculum Models starting point – 15 subjects focus on learner and skills pedagogy to support learner-centred focus implications for use of time and staff What kind of model provides the most appropriate learning for your pupils?

Pathways: Part 2Degrees of Collaboration: 

Pathways: Part 2 Degrees of Collaboration

Activity 7: 

Activity 7 In your school group consider the role of the development team.

Next Steps: The Support Model: 

Next Steps: The Support Model Reculturing v restructuring Leadership advocacy Collaborative work cultures Peer advocacy Internal school development Link Officer support

Steps in School: 

Steps in School Deepen knowledge of curriculum change Compare key principles of Revised Curriculum with school’s vision for learning Identify priorities for development based on current good practice Audit against vision – adapt, amend, take action