homefield curriculum symposium presentation
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Dr Goodman's slides on Homefield's curriculum, teaching, learning and assessment.TRANSCRIPT
HOMEFIELD SCHOOLCURRICULUM
PRESENTATION
Dr GoodmanAcademic Director
LEARNING AND TEACHINGASSESSMENT
AT HOMEFIELDObjectives: 1)To explain Homefield curriculum: structure, focus and aims. 2)To discuss teaching & learning and assessment.
Homefield
Homefield
Senior Department
EYU
Junior Department
Dr J. Goodman Academic Director
OBJECTIVES
1. To explain Homefield curriculum: structure, focus and aims.
2. To discuss teaching & learning and assessment.
3. To inform about relevant research findings.
4. To give references for further reading.
Dr J. Goodman Academic Director
STRUCTURE
Focus on social and emotional development• Introduction to reading, writing and numbers• Some early subject specialisation
Developing greater learning independence and basic skills• Focus on literacy and numeracy• Greater subjects specialisation and introduction of extra-curricular activities
• Year 3: transition yearBroad and balanced curriculum focused on pupil learning• Full subject specialisation and full extra-curricular programme• Ability setting and streaming• Extended curriculum: national curriculum blended with prep school curriculum (CE/Scholarship)
EYU
Jnr Dept.
Snr Dept.
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AIMS
To provide age and ability appropriate education and prepare for next stage/next schools
To develop learning independence: to empower pupils to take charge of their learning
To develop love of learning To develop reasoning, problem solving and
creativity To provide many learning opportunities,
including participation in extra-curricular activities
To develop pupils socially and emotionally as rounded, responsible individuals
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Resources and Organisation: Timetable, School Day and Homework
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EXPECTATIONS
Punctuality and good attendance Effort as key element of success Adherence to school policies and respect for
school rules High expectations of individual achievement
and progress at own level Participation in extra-curricular activities Correct uniform and all required equipment,
including games kit Homework deadlines met Good manners and conduct at all times
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Teaching & LearningAssessment
Variety of teaching methods are used as appropriate
Teaching aims to engage pupils fully in their learning through collaborative learning activities, independent learning peer and self-assessment, target-setting and self-evaluation
Focus on formative assessment: on-going assessment with feedback for improvement
Baseline assessment data to inform teaching, progress monitoring and intervention as appropriate
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Learning & Teaching Assessment
Progress at own level (individualised learning) Ability grouping as appropriate: grouping
reflects situation at a given time and is not a predictor of future performance or an indicator of future particular group/set membership
Formative feedback (oral or written) with focus on next steps in learning and how to achieve them (not grades!)
Summative assessments at regular intervals to assess independent performance , to give independent practice and to provide feedback to future teaching and learning
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Learning & TeachingAssessment
Focus on effort and “having a go” - very important to learn from own mistakes
Learning at all costsCaring about learning more than caring
about grades
Important for parents to understand too
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Common Goals: Working Together
School
ParentsPupils
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Helping Each Pupil to Grow
Fixed mindset
Growth mindset
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Helping Each Pupil To Grow
Fixed mindset
•Look clever at all costs; belief in ability rather than effort•Hide mistakes and deficiencies; afraid to try and blames others for own failings (teachers, material, resources)•Defensive; give up
Growth mindset
•Work hard – effort key to success•See setbacks as natural part of learning; capitalize in mistakes•Take on challenges•Achieve highly and successful learners
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How are Mindsets Transmitted?
How adults praise children
Through praise
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Studies of Praise
Parental praise predicts a child’s mindset and desire for challenge.Praising intelligence/ability turns pupils off learning.
(C. Dweck)
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Teaching a Growth Mindset
Study skills Focus on effort Important for students to believe that
their potential is unlimited Maintaining resilience in the face of
setbacks Praising effort not ability (person)
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Assessment
Integral part of learning
Feedback for improvement
Aim: to develop learning autonomy
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Reporting Achievement and Progress
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Reporting Attainment
Academic
Effort
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Further Developments
On-going development of reporting attainment and progress
Focus on what has been already achieved and what the next steps for learning are
National Curriculum levels have been scrapped; schools to develop their own ways of assessing progress
Considering a different format of “Parents’ Evenings” with pupil involvement, target-setting and evaluation; exploring better use of e-media for improved engagement
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Communication
Encouraging communication with subject teachers, tutors and Heads of Subjects as appropriate
Working together for the benefit of every pupil
Homework Diary (signed weekly), emails, telephone calls and personal appointments; Fronter (VLE) development
Early identification of any issues Expert and informed advice on next
schools
TRUST
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The Future of Education
In the past:
CURRICULUM-CENTRED LEARNING
Future:
STUDENT-CENTRED LEARNING
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References and Publications
Dweck, C. (2012). Mindset: How You Can Fulfil Your Potential. London: Robinson.
Links to my publications on assessment on my website:
www.cromwell-consulting.com
Blog: http://
drjoannagoodman.blogspot.co.uk/