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1. Dates: A344 1a Controlled Assessment: 9th Nov 11 & Parents Eve 16 Nov 11. 12th Oct 2011The Arguments for and against Free schoolsLO: To independently use sources to research the key argumentsfor and against Free Schools.Skills: literacy: knowledge, understanding, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluationKUAASE Starter - recap
2. Starter Secretary of Education MG Con 2 USA 24 Academies Community cohesion Big society Sweden Lib Dems emblems Labour emb Conservatives emb Coalition /12
3. Source: The Telegraph 11/10/11 NB: The Importance of Sources: YOU MUST list your sources for every piece of research you do otherwise you will lose marks!
4. Research Homework - Due Today 1 Go to the new schools network to check the views of parents who want to set up free schools: www.newschools network.org/get-involved/parents-views 2 Find out what the various teachers’ organisations say about free schools. Try the websites of the: NASUWT, ATL, NUT & ASCL. Also ask teachers in school – Do they think free schools will help raise standards and improve community cohesion?
5. Main Task Independent / Pair /Group literacy task You are going to have to present your findings to the class so ensure you work well in a pair/team to find all the arguments for and against. Every pupil must answer all questions then make a clear diagram showing the key arguments for and against
6. Pair research / discuss then answer the following : Free Schools 1 Free Schools – what do we mean by free schools? 2 Where did the Conservatives get the idea of Free schools from eg which country or countries? 3 What does Michael Gove say Free schools will improve? 4 WillFree schools offer an equal education to all children? gg free from discrimination etc 5Why might it be a good thing for a school to be out of local authority control (think KCC) and centrally funded by government? 6 How do free schools compare to Charter schools in the USA? 7 What is the general opinion of free schools amongst the main teaching unions in the UK 8. Why do you think so many parents would like to set up a free school? 9Do you think education eg schools should be a public funded service (eg not for profit) or part of a private business (profit orientated) Explain.) 2 10 What are the Main Argumentsfor and against free schools? (P 8-12 booklets)
7. Homework – Due 19th Oct This is now your fourth piece of homework on Free Schools – if you are behind on any of them you must quickly catch up NB: You will need to bring at LEAST 4 pieces of Independent research in on the topic for the CASS on 9th Nov to pass as well as a sound understanding of arguments for and against. 1 Find out more about Swedish Free Schools and Charter Schools and specifically how they have tried to raise community cohesion and educational standards – can you find evidence for or against? List your sources please. DO NOT USE WIKIPEDIA!!! 2 Research the 3 main political parties views on Free Schools –NB: you already know what Michael Gove thinks does all his party agree with him?
8. Q1 Have you managed to answer all questions using all sources including your booklet? Q2 Did you produce a clear diagram on the pros and cons of free schools? Plenary Free Schools quiz Listen carefully... Have you met your LO? LO: To understand the term ‘free schools’, who introduced them and some arguments for and against.Skills: knowledge, understanding, application, analysis, synthesis., evaluation KUAASE Q3 Have you used your key skills of: Communication/literacy/ Blooms: KUAASE? Q4 Have you worked well today independently, with your partner and in a group? Q5Have you written your homework in your planner and collected a homework handout?
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