When less is definitely more: success with the new secondary curriculum
less more
"Less is more." The notion that simplicity and clarity lead to good design.
19th century proverbial phrase, first found in print in Andrea del Sarto, 1855, a poem by Robert Browning
More and more……..!
new Ofsted framework new secondary curriculum renewed framework new GCSE
"Employers want conversational ability, which will give a good impression, help to build relationships and make new contacts."
Extract from a House of Lords Debate, 3 December 2009
And what's next…
Rachel Hawkes
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Any languages can be taught No prescribed topics Emphasis now on: Creativity Culture Links with other subjects Active learning International contacts Meaningful topics Skills Learning beyond the classroom
Less prescribed content but an increased focus on subject discipline… the key ideas and skills that underpin a subject.
Rachel Hawkes
freedom
Getting the learning right @KS3
Rachel Hawkes
Materials
Content
Skills Structures
Themes
Model for curriculum design in languages
Ways of working
Rachel Hawkes
Pictures Songs Authentic texts History Art Citizenship
Materials
Content
Pronunciation Memory Sentence-building
Film Adverts Stories Geography
Culture Music War/Peace
Prejudice
Reading images
Skills Structures Key verbs & patterns
Question words
Adjectives Environment Nouns &modals Key
Poverty
Creation
Composing
Living Graphs Research Role Play Physical theatre Collective memory
Model for curriculum design in languages
Pair/Group

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