To consider the connection between school philosophy and planning

Aim

To consider the connection between school philosophy and planning.

Evidence and reflection

Look at a statement of the values and ethos of the school (often found in the school handbook). To what extent are these values reflected in the curriculum planning structure of the school?

Extension

Based on the statement of school values, prepare a paper for a governor’s meeting discussing either:

How the school’s values are reflected in the curriculum planning structure.

or

How the planning structure might be adapted to better reflect the values of the school.

More in this chapter

• To investigate the approach to whole school curriculum planning in your school
• To investigate the coherence which a planned curriculum has for children
• To explore themes linked to PSHE and Citizenship
• To consider the quality of activities in schemes of work
• To review medium-term planning for literacy, numeracy and other subjects
• To structure teaching and learning in a curriculum area
• To consider the resource implications of a planned curriculum program
• To examine the extent to which weekly plans are significant in developing curriculum
• To review the use of ICT in a series of lessons
• To review existing lesson planning
• To explore the extent to which sharing learning intentions influences feelings of engagement
• To consider the extent to which pupils are clear about the learning objectives
• To evaluate a teaching session
• To examine tasks in terms of their learning demands
• To evaluate an individual child's curricular experiences over one day
• To evaluate the stimulus and variety of tasks and activities
• To identify the aspects of the hidden curriculum in a selection of books, CDs and other resources