A curriculum breathes life into a school’s or teacher’s philosophy of education; it is purpose enacted. Different philosophies of education – personal empowerment; cultural transmission; preparation for work or preparation for citizenship – place different emphasis on aspects of curriculum design. Curriculum design involves seven key principles which operate in tension with each other. Continue reading
The following presentation is from my talk at ResearchEd Blackpool and is a slightly adapted version from the West Lakes TSA Conference earlier in the week. Continue reading
Please find below a set of bullet points jointly prepared by Headteachers’ Roundtable and WorthLess? Group. In producing them we have taken advice and been supported by a range of colleagues and educational professionals. Continue reading