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A Curriculum for Excellence

A Curriculum for Excellence. Scottish Executive Education Department Curriculum for Excellence Programme. Teachers are key…. to successful implementation of A Curriculum for Excellence.

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A Curriculum for Excellence

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  1. A Curriculum for Excellence Scottish Executive Education Department Curriculum for Excellence Programme

  2. Teachers are key… to successful implementation of A Curriculum for Excellence. The quality of learning and teaching in every classroom – and the inspiration, challenge and enjoyment which can come from teachers’ enthusiasm and commitment – will be critical to achieving our aspirations for all young people. Building The Curriculum 1

  3. Cross-cutting themes • Aspects of Health & Wellbeing • Literacy and numeracy • Citizenship • Enterprise • Creativity • Sustainable development

  4. Proposals: Progression and Levels of Achievement Level Experiences and outcomes for most children or young people Early In pre-school and in Primary 1 First By end of P4, but earlier for some Second By end of P7, but earlier for some Third In S1- S3 but earlier for some Fourth level broadly equates to SCQF level 4 Fourth Senior In S4 – S6, but earlier for some

  5. Learning and Teaching

  6. Within an outcome! skills Declutter Show progression methodology Purposes of science education Allow cross curricular work active Teach for understanding Increase cognitive demand Big areas of contemporary science

  7. Energy in the Environment Communications Planet Earth Materials Force and Motion Life and Cells Our Physical World Our Living World Process of Science Enquiry Topical Science Our Material World

  8. Progression • Skills and Knowledge and Understanding are developed progressively through all areas. • Some of the lines of progression do not have specific entries at each of the levels - to focus on a reduced number of outcomes at that level to allow learning in depth. - to meet the cognitive stage of development of the pupils and should be accessible but challenging for all

  9. New Outcomes Based on my understanding of colour mixing, I have compared the main types of visual displays used in communication and entertainment devices. I can present information on the relative advantages and disadvantages. SCN 322T

  10. New Outcomes By investigation and research, I have explored properties of novel materials and can convey my understanding of the innovative commercial and industrial applications of these materials and their potential benefits to society. SCN 325X

  11. New Outcomes In my group, I can contribute to the design of investigations on the growth of microbes and debate the risks and benefits of their different roles. I can give a simple explanation on how some cells can be used therapeutically. SCN 317P

  12. Engagement Publication of learning outcomes and experiences: • phased approach • engagement with teachers - how do the outcomes build upon your current practice? - are there any specific outcomes that you feel would benefit from further elaboration? - Is the ‘gradient of progression’ from outcome to outcome appropriate?

  13. Support and resources? Links and implementation? • SSERC,IOP, RSC,IOB,LAs • SEP equipment and teaching materials • Science centres? • GLOW/ website Cross cutting Inter disciplinary Technology project Enterprise event

  14. Issues • Have we got it right? Progression, clarity, decluttering • Support for ‘new’ science? • Support for non-specialists? • Learning and teaching strategies? • Planning? • Assessment? • CPD needs

  15. Next Steps: 2007-2008 • pilot projects in some education authorities • developing our thinking on curricular architecture • consultation with the profession: SCQF 4 and 5 recognising wider achievement • glow: networking opportunities

  16. “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go”T S Eliot

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