A CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE: A QUESTION OF VALUES DONALD GILLIES ABSTRACT A Curriculum for Excellence outlines a curriculum for young people in Scotland from age 3 to 18. In the report‚ endorsed wholly by Scottish ministers‚ much is made of the underpinning values of the proposed curriculum. However‚ the absence of any consultation period has meant that such values and the report itself have not been subject to systematic debate by parliament‚ public‚ or the educational community values
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Key elements and relationships in curriculum Key elements within the curriculum and the relationships between them are shown in diagram 1 below. Staff and students are at the heart of curriculum. The relationships between them are shaped by the answers to key questions about assessment‚ content‚ learning interactions and the connections between those elements. In the diagram the top question in each pair is a design question for staff. The lower set of questions is commonly asked by students
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Supporting the Curriculum 1. Explain what is meant by the term National Curriculum? The national curriculum is a legal requirement and is compulsory to all schools children aged 5 to 16 whether attending private or public school. Schools must provide an age appropriate and achievableeducation to all students. Schools are required to provide a varied education including English‚ mathematics‚ science‚ religious education and physical education. The education should challenge the learner and needs
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Introduction to Curriculum (EDP 135) Assignment 1: Assessment Rubric (Student)Name: __________________________ Criteria | Fail (Marks 0 – 19.5) | Pass (Marks 20 – 23.5) | Credit (Marks 24 – 27.5) | Dist (Marks 28 – 31.5) | H Dist (Marks 32 – 40) | 1. Definition of curriculum | Has not addressed the criteria and/or missed the point. Does not present 3 different definitions/does not compare definitions to Marsh’s definition/very limited comparisons made. Does not use
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MAKES A GOOD QUALITY SCHOOL CURRICULUM? Background paper developed by Mr. Philip STABBACK Dr. Brian MALE Ms. Dakmara GEORGESCU1 Geneva‚ November 2011 1 The paper is meant to inform the curriculum process in Iraq by drawing attention on important aspects of current education and curriculum quality that underpin options considered in the process of developing the new Iraqi Curriculum Framework. 1 WHAT MAKES A GOOD QUALITY SCHOOL CURRICULUM? INTRODUCTION The purpose of this paper
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THE CURRICULUM (continuation…) Prepared by: Jelina Mira C. Fernando‚ RN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION • is a field within education which seeks to research‚ develop‚ and implement curriculum changes that increase student achievement within and outside of schools • focuses on how students learn and the best ways to educate • is also interested in new trends in teaching and learning process. It tries to find answers to questions such as "why to teach"‚ "what to teach"‚ "how
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Curriculum Proposal Tittle of Curriculum Proposal: A BTEC in Sports Coaching and Development Working context: My role is as a teacher on our BTEC course as well as to oversee the foundation degree course in coaching. As we are a registered charity at the football club‚ we can use the power of the brand to incentivise learning in the classroom through the football club. Learners are inspired by the environment created and strive to excel in the subjects they are studying. So far we have
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be corrected and our way of responding to students to let them know what is expected‚ what we will tolerate and what we reward. A. Essentialism (Plato‚ Aristotle‚ Horace Mann) Emphasis on a traditional education Development of the mind Core curriculum Reality is based in the physical world Citizens of democracy need critical thinking skills and civic values Democratic society comes before individual Teacher-directed learning Appreciation of masterworks of art and literature B. Perennialism
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Daddy’s Roommate: A Case Study Introduction: Controversial Curriculum The cultural community inside and outside of a school can be a difficult place to navigate‚ especially when it comes to sensitive issues. As leaders‚ we have to consider the letter and spirit of the law while acting with integrity as school leaders. When dealing with culture‚ tensions will inevitably arise [good place for a reference here—why should we believe you?]. The community may not always agree with the school culture
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child find meaning in life‚ give a child opportunities to reread parts enjoyed or not understood‚ help child build a foundation for learning to read. 2. Describe the process of integrating literature into other curriculum areas. The connection between literature and the other curriculum areas as Machado explains include reading aloud to children‚ making use of informational books‚ and encouraging children’s response to book using drama‚ art‚ and child dictated writing‚ taught around a general theme
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