Description
Book SynopsisThis is a must-read for early career teachers (ECTs), focusing on the role of the ECT in terms of school curriculum design and implementation.
It explores the topics surrounding curriculum that those in training or ECT induction are likely to encounter and need to understand, and offers a range of practical and critical strategies and approaches to curriculum design. It begins with examining the history of the core ideas around curriculum, including educational philosophy and concepts, before moving on to planning, reflection and principled intent and implementation. It also delves into the various roles of those involved in curriculum design.
This is an essential text for ECTs as curriculum is a key aspect of the Core Content and Early Career Frameworks. It draws on real-life enactments and models to help those in their early stages understand their role in curriculum implementation, especially in relation to the Ofsted focus on the quality of education and the role of all teachers as professionals. Most importantly, this book recognises curriculum as the beating heart of any strong educational offer.
Trade Review"Curriculum is at the heart of much debate around education - and yet these discussions often lack clarity and can leave teachers new to the profession wondering what exactly they should know about curriculum design and delivery. This guide provides a much-needed overview of key principles, research and practice, clearly explained whilst delving into complex ideas. The practical and reflective tasks promote deep thinking and action - the perfect introduction to curriculum for early career teachers… and those not so early in their career!"
-- Cat Scutt MBE * Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Chartered College of Teaching. *
Table of ContentsForeword
Chapter 1: Introduction – what is curriculum?
Chapter 2: The journey so far
Chapter 3: Behind the terms
Chapter 4: Principles of curriculum design
Chapter 5: Curriculum intent - setting out the goals
Chapter 6: Curriculum implementation 1 - curriculum enactment
Chapter 7: Curriculum implementation 2 – classroom level
Chapter 8: Curriculum implementation 3 – assessing the curriculum
Chapter 9: Curriculum impact – what are the outcomes?
Chapter 10: Evaluating the curriculum - next steps
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