Learning and Teaching In and Through the Curriculum

Learning and Teaching In and Through the Curriculum

1. Curriculum for Excellence

   • Successful Learners, Effective Contributors, Confident Individuals, Responsible Citizens
   • Main subjects; Maths, English, Science (biology, chemistry, physics), Social Subjects (geography, modern studies, history), Physical Education, RMPS (Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies), Health and wellbeing

2. Initial Thoughts (from 15/01/2018 @ 9:15am)

   • A guideline to help teachers know what it is that they need to teach – what it is that the pupils should know or may need to know -, possibly including ways in which to teach it. Something to help teachers to do their job.

3. Defiintions

   • From Google: the subjects comprising a course of study in a school or college.
   • From Wikipedia: broadly defined as the totality of student experiences that occur in the educational process.
   • From Education Scotland: everything that is planned for children and young people throughout their education, not just what happens in the classroom
     • https://education.gov.scot/scottish-education-system/policy-for-scottish-education/policy-drivers/cfe-(building-from-the-statement-appendix-incl-btc1-5)/What%20is%20Curriculum%20for%20Excellence?

4. Hidden Curriculum

   • Based on teacher's values and beliefs
   • What is considered appropriate for certain environments