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Curriculum Making CPD Unit

Author: Geographical Association

This unit has been written for teachers of geography in all phases. You may choose to work through the unit in a linear fashion or you may prefer to select only the parts that are most useful to you by using the course contents menu below on the right hand side of each page

Through this unit we cover:

  • What is curriculum making?
  • Where to start?
  • What are the aims?
  • What use are concepts?
  • Does content still have a place?
  • Enquiry - the catalyst in the curriculum?
  • How do we ensure progression?
  • How to bring it all together?

Course Contents

Introduction

Stimulus
What is Curriculum making?

Activity 1
Student, teacher and subject - 'three bundles of energy'.

Activity 2
Evaluating a medium-term plan using Kerr's model.

Taking it Further
Unlocking the potential - aims, concepts, content and enquiry.

Activity 3
Setting your aims.

Activity 4
Thinking about concepts.

Activity 5
Deciding upon content.

Activity 6 
Setting good enquiry questions.

In conclusion
Ensuring progression.
Bringing it all together.

Activity 7
Building progression and assessment into your teaching.

Activity 8
Bringing it all together - making a curriculum plan.

Developing your thinking
Subject leadership and your learning journey. Getting professional recognition.

 

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Course Contents

Introduction

Stimulus
What is Curriculum making?

Activity 1
Student, teacher and subject - 'three bundles of energy'.

Activity 2
Evaluating a medium-term plan using Kerr's model.

Taking it Further
Unlocking the potential - aims, concepts, content and enquiry.

Activity 3
Setting your aims.

Activity 4
Thinking about concepts.

Activity 5
Deciding upon content.

Activity 6 
Setting good enquiry questions.

In conclusion
Ensuring progression.
Bringing it all together.

Activity 7
Building progression and assessment into your teaching.

Activity 8
Bringing it all together - making a curriculum plan.

Developing your thinking
Subject leadership and your learning journey. Getting professional recognition.

 


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