Sequencing your curriculum
This module features information about 'sequencing'. This is a really important concept to keep in mind when you're planning your curriculum.
What do we mean by the word 'sequencing?' In short it describes the order in which we teach things. It's important that we teach in a structured and logical way that helps learners build on what they already know.
What do we mean by the word 'sequencing?' In short it describes the order in which we teach things. It's important that we teach in a structured and logical way that helps learners build on what they already know.
An introduction to sequencing
An introduction to sequencing
An introduction to sequencing, and its importance in the Further Education Sector, is discussed by Paul Joyce of Ofsted in the video to the left.
An introduction to sequencing, and its importance in the Further Education Sector, is discussed by Paul Joyce of Ofsted in the video to the left.
As you watch this think about:
As you watch this think about:
- how does sequencing relate to your subject?
- what are the 'fundamental basics' of knowledge and skills in your subject?
- what might 'mastery' of these knowledge and skills look like? How will you know when learners have mastered them?
Sequencing in context
Sequencing in context
The video on the right offers insight into the importance of sequencing and how we can use strategies such as retrieval practice and recapping to support learners effectively.
The video clip is approximately five minutes in length. It's recommended that you make notes whilst watching as there are questions at the end to answer.
The video on the right offers insight into the importance of sequencing and how we can use strategies such as retrieval practice and recapping to support learners effectively.
The video clip is approximately five minutes in length. It's recommended that you make notes whilst watching as there are questions at the end to answer.
Tips for sequencing, and further reading
Tips for sequencing, and further reading
Key tips:
Key tips:
- Ensure that the 'fundamental basics' of your subject form the basis of your starting point assessment on any programme. This will help you plan and sequence your curriculum based on where learners are at.
- Ensure that the 'fundamental basics' of your subject form the basis of your starting point assessment on any programme. This will help you plan and sequence your curriculum based on where learners are at.
- Plan for progress over time. Tricky concepts will need to be sequenced over extended periods, with lots of recap and retrieval throughout to help learners build on what they already know.
- Plan for progress over time. Tricky concepts will need to be sequenced over extended periods, with lots of recap and retrieval throughout to help learners build on what they already know.
- Collaborate with your team and align your teaching to one another so that learners receive a well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects they study
- Collaborate with your team and align your teaching to one another so that learners receive a well-sequenced curriculum across all subjects they study
e.g- a Functional Skills English teacher aligns their scheme of work to their learners' vocational subject so that key terminology
can be taught and recapped at logical points in the programme.
e.g- a Functional Skills English teacher aligns their scheme of work to their learners' vocational subject so that key terminology
can be taught and recapped at logical points in the programme.
Further reading on curriculum sequencing:
Further reading on curriculum sequencing: