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Session 3: cross-curricular links in the new curriculum: ideas, strategies, resources. Rachel Hawkes Regional Subject Advisor email: rhawkes@comberton.cambs.sch.uk Tel: 01223 252603 ex.222 or 223. No set topics and no restrictions on which languages may be taught
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Session 3:cross-curricular links in the new curriculum: ideas, strategies, resources Rachel HawkesRegional Subject Advisor email: rhawkes@comberton.cambs.sch.uk Tel: 01223 252603 ex.222 or 223
No set topics and no restrictions on which languages may be taught Emphasis on active learning and creativity Stronger focus on links with other subjects Level descriptions aligned with the languages ladder Much greater focus on skills What are the main changes in the MFL programme of study? Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor
Re-conscientisation Wiederbewusstseinserweckung A process of learning through reflection and action that leads to a re-awakening of critical consciousness; a new way of seeing and understanding in which existing structures and dominant relationships are creatively reworked.(interpretive definition of the concept of ‘conscientizacão’ from the work of Paolo Freire, Brazilian educator, 1970s) Rachel Hawkes, April 2008
“In an information age, you can chase content but you can never catch it-chase the learning dispositions instead” Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor
By the time this year’s Y7 leave school, they will be doing jobs that do not exist today using equipment that has not yet been invented. Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor
Pattern-finding Link-making Pronunciation Memorising Autonomy Communicating (meaning making) Creativity Performing Collaborating Listening (audience skills) What skills and attributes? How do we embed these skills in our teaching? Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor
Independent enquirers Creative thinkers Reflective learners Team workers Self-managers Effective participators Identify the Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills by their descriptions.
History Geography Music Drama English Maths 12 Science Art RE/PHSE DT ICT PE What other subjects? What links would you like to make?Thematic?Skills?Ways of working? Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor
Two stars and a wish Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor
Some ‘blue skies’ thinking Identify links already in existence and make them more explicit (content, skills, ways of working) Identify some potential links that could be explored – think about your own context and the staff involved! Prioritise and keep it manageable – go for one ‘quick win’ and one longer-term project Next steps Rachel Hawkes, Regional Subject Advisor
Rachel HawkesRegional Subject Advisor email: rhawkes@comberton.cambs.sch.uk Tel: 01223 252603 ex.222 or 223