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The Four Purposes
A vision for each school's curriculum (Welsh Government)
A vision for each school's curriculum (Welsh Government)
Improving education is our national mission. Nothing is more essential than that all children and young people acquire an education and have full access to the experiences, knowledge and skills they need in the world of work, for lifelong learning and in order to be active citizens.
Improving education is our national mission. Nothing is more essential than that all children and young people acquire an education and have full access to the experiences, knowledge and skills they need in the world of work, for lifelong learning and in order to be active citizens.
In realizing these, we set high expectations for everyone, promote personal and national well-being, challenge ignorance and misinformation, and encourage learners to play their part as alert and critical citizens.
In realizing these, we set high expectations for everyone, promote personal and national well-being, challenge ignorance and misinformation, and encourage learners to play their part as alert and critical citizens.
The school's curriculum is everything that learners experience in pursuit of the four purposes. It is more than just what we teach. It is also about how we teach it and, crucially, why we teach it.
The school's curriculum is everything that learners experience in pursuit of the four purposes. It is more than just what we teach. It is also about how we teach it and, crucially, why we teach it.
It is also an important means of ensuring that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a central part of the learning experiences of our children and young people, and of ensuring that they understand their rights.
It is also an important means of ensuring that the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is a central part of the learning experiences of our children and young people, and of ensuring that they understand their rights.
The curriculum at Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen will enable our learners to develop as:
The curriculum at Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen will enable our learners to develop as:
- Ambitious, capable learners
- Healthy, confident individuals
- Enterprising, creative contributors
- Ethical, informed citizens
This is the starting point and the aspiration for every child and young person at Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen.
This is the starting point and the aspiration for every child and young person at Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen.
All our children and young people will have the opportunities to...
› set high standards for themselves and look for challenges and enjoy them
› set high standards for themselves and look for challenges and enjoy them
› develop a body of knowledge and have the skills needed to connect that knowledge and apply it to different contexts
› develop a body of knowledge and have the skills needed to connect that knowledge and apply it to different contexts
› be inquisitive and enjoy solving problems
› be inquisitive and enjoy solving problems
› communicate effectively in different forms and locations, through Welsh and English
› communicate effectively in different forms and locations, through Welsh and English
› to explain the ideas and concepts they learn about
› to explain the ideas and concepts they learn about
› use number effectively in different contexts
› use number effectively in different contexts
› understand how to interpret data and apply mathematical concepts
› understand how to interpret data and apply mathematical concepts
› use digital technologies creatively to communicate and find and analyze information
› use digital technologies creatively to communicate and find and analyze information
› investigate and evaluate their findings critically and demonstrate their willingness to learn throughout their lives.
› investigate and evaluate their findings critically and demonstrate their willingness to learn throughout their lives.
All our children and young people will have the opportunity to...
› develop their own values and establish their spiritual and ethical beliefs
› foster their mental and emotional well-being by developing confidence, resilience and empathy
› apply knowledge about the effect of diet and exercise on physical and mental health in their everyday life
› learn how to find the information and support needed to keep safe and healthy
› take part in physical activity
› make informed decisions about their lifestyle and manage risk
› gain the confidence needed to take part in performances
› form positive relationships based on mutual trust and respect
› face challenges and overcome them
› develop the skills and knowledge needed to deal with their everyday life as independently as they can and prepare them to be ready to live life realizing their aspirations as valued members of society.
All our children and young people will have the opportunity to...
› connect and apply their knowledge and skills to create ideas and products
› think creatively in order to reshape and solve problems
› recognize opportunities and take advantage of them
› venture calmly
› lead and play different roles in teams effectively and responsibly
› express their ideas and emotions through different media
› use their energy and skills so that other people will benefit, demonstrating that they're ready to play their full part in their life and work.
All our children and young people will have the opportunity to...
› find, evaluate and use evidence when forming opinions
› discuss current issues based on their knowledge and values
› understand and exercise their responsibilities and their human and democratic rights
› understand and consider the impact of their actions when choosing and acting upon them
› become knowledgeable about their culture, their community, their society and the world, now and in the past
› understand and respect the needs and rights of other people, as members of a diverse society
› show their commitment to ensuring the sustainability of the planet, demonstrating that they're ready to be citizens of Wales and the world.
Teaching and Pedagogy
When planning our curriculum, we consider the pedagogical methods we will need to use to support learners to realize the four purposes.
During the years of preparation for the Curriculum for Wales, we have developed a strong vision of learning and teaching which considers 'why' and 'how' as well as 'what'. Our vision recognizes the essential role of the learning environment in supporting effective learning.
We ensure that teachers have a deep and detailed understanding of the pedagogical principles and the research that underpins them. Effective pedagogy depends on a detailed understanding of the development of children and young people. It includes examining and reflecting on the teaching strategies that will best support learning in a specific context, and investigating the impact of this on learners. Opportunities are given to our teachers to undertake inquiry projects and to be collaborative in order to ensure that we develop as a learning organisation.
Our curriculum planning processes for learners are based on pedagogical principles. These reflect known evidence about effective pedagogy.
12 Pedagogical Principles
Good teaching and learning:
focuses consistently on the general purposes of the curriculum
challenges all learners by encouraging them to recognize the importance of continually striving to meet expectations that are high, but within their reach
uses a mix of methods that include direct teaching
uses a mix of methods including those that promote problem solving skills, creative skills and the ability to think critically
means setting tasks and choosing resources that build on previous knowledge and experience and generate interest
create authentic contexts for learning
follow the principles of assessment for learning
extend within and across the AoLE
regularly reinforces the cross-curricular skills, namely literacy, numeracy and digital competence, and provide opportunities to practice them
encourages learners to take increasing responsibility for their own learning
promotes social and emotional development and positive relationships
promotes collaboration
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