CURRICULUM PLANNING

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ASSESSMENT ISSUES

Mapping steps in learning through questions

Considerations for making effective testing tools

Combining assessment information of different types

Harnessing technology to support formative assessment

Assessing the quality of work through structured comparisons

BROAD DESIGN CONCEPTS

Defining the elements of 'knowledge-rich'

The core-hinterland concept in practice

Grammar, Dialectic and Rhetoric in action

Blending instructional teaching with other modes

Thinking through what to include in the curriculum

Five important considerations from Mary Myatt

Key knowledge types to consider in planning

CHALLENGE, INCLUSION & DIVERSITY

Setting high expectations for curriculum content

Embedding diverse perspectives in the curriculum

Embedding high expectations for all

Supporting SEND students in a mixed class

Supporting regular reading across the school

DETAILED PLANNING

Identifying steps needed for strong schema building

Mapping a spiral curriculum with authentic connections

Weaving a range of knowledge inputs and experiences together

Embedding reading into the curriculum

Making strong natural links between disciplines

Combining subjects without losing their integrity

Focusing on learning outcomes, not task completion

Planning a series of lessons at once

Setting high expectations for the curriculum content

Questions for framing a unit of learning

Planning units that integrate different subjects