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Burton College. Topic Precedent Diagram. The syllabus document may contain all or, in most cases, some of the following:. Aims of the course of study Pre-requisites (student knowledge/qualifications) Expected outcomes (objectives, competencies etc.)

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  1. Burton College Topic Precedent Diagram

  2. The syllabus documentmay contain all or, in most cases, some of the following: • Aims of the course of study • Pre-requisites (student knowledge/qualifications) • Expected outcomes (objectives, competencies etc.) • Major topic areas (this information is not usually presented in any logical teaching/learning order) • Allocated teaching/learning time i.e. 60hrs minimum • Suggested teaching and/or learning strategies • Recommended textbooks and references • Course assessment information/procedures etc. etc. It is the responsibility of the teacher to interpret this information and devise a Scheme of Work

  3. What is a scheme of work? A Scheme of Work may be defined as: “A series of planned experiences, sequenced to achieve the course aims in the most effective way” A scheme of work may include subject content, teaching strategies, student activities, assessment, evaluation and resources

  4. What is a topic? • There is no fundamental definition of the term topic as applied to the teaching/learning process. However, a topic may be defined as: “Part of a subject which has a separate learning entity” A topic may be the subject of one lesson or it may span two or more lessons. For example: Lesson Planning could be taught in one lesson Educational Psychology may take a little longer!

  5. 1. Easiest/popular 2. Logical sequence 3. Historical/Chronological 4. Seasonal 5. Fear/apprehension 6. Most helpful 7. Theory/practice 8. Negotiation 9. Following themes 10. Familiar topics 11. Normal/abnormal 12. Anatomically 13. Sensitivity 14. Controversial 15. Geographical 16. Random There are a number of ways in which you the teacher may plan the sequence of topics and from this draw up aScheme of Work For example:

  6. Topic Precedent Diagram • Topic Precedent Diagrams provides the teacher with a structured method for planning a logical sequence of topics i.e. a scheme of work. Briefly the steps are as follows: Step 1 : Identify the topics Step 2 : Write each topic on an individual card Place the cards in random order Now number the cards for identification Step 3 : Introduce the precedence of the topics

  7. Topic Precedent Diagram Step 3 : In practice the operation is as follows: • Pick up any two cards, we will refer to these cards as topics “A” and “B”, then consider: (i) does “A” precede “B”? if yes then A B (ii) does “B” precede “A” if yes then B A A (iii) no relationship between “A” & “B” then B • Arrange the cards on a table following the above rules

  8. Topic Precedent Diagram • Now pick a third card “C” and using the criteria for precedence again compare it with cards “A” and “B” this could result in: • “C” precedes “A” then C A B • “C” precedes “B” then A C B • “C” follows “B” then A B C The above assumes that a precedence exists between “A” & “B” or “B” & “A”

  9. Topic Precedent Diagram A Point of Divergence occurs when there is no direct relationship between “A” & “B” however topic “C” must be taught before topics “A” & “B” A C B A Point of Divergenceis important in terms of subsequent learning. It can be seen from the diagram that topic “C” is the foundation for topics “A” & “B”

  10. Topic Precedent Diagram A Point of Convergence occurs when there is no direct relationship between “A” & “B” however topic “C” must be taught after topics “A” & “B” A C B A Point of Convergenceindicates that the entry behaviour to topic “C” is complex and that careful revision/formative assessment may be necessary

  11. A typical format of aTopic Precedent Diagram L N • Fourteen topics are lettered “A” to “N” • Time required for each topic will vary • Choice of two start points • Choice of three end points Important topics that need to be revised and/or assessed are immediately clear. These are of course the points of convergence and divergence E H A C K M D G I J B F

  12. Optimum Linear Sequence • The Topic Precedent Diagram provides the reliable framework for planning the order of the teaching, revision and assessment • Note that there are a number of permutations of teaching sequences that could be chosen. It is for the individual teacher to select the “best option” or Optimum Linear Sequence to suit the particular situation. Start -------------------------------------------------------------------End A C B D E H F G I J K M L N D H Note that topics “D” and “H” (shown below the line) indicate important revision and assessment times in the scheme. These are of course convergence and divergence points

  13. Burton College Topic Precedent Diagram

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