Second half-term: how to design a coherent curriculum
In this module you’ll learn how to design a carefully sequenced and coherent scheme of work, and how this will improve learning for your pupils.
Introduction to the module
Go through the module introduction to see what you’ll be learning.
Duration: 10 minutes.
Mentors
Go through the module introduction to see what the ECT will be learning.
Week 1: what is the purpose of a curriculum?
During the first topic of the module you need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- meet your mentor to discuss what you’ll be doing in the weeks ahead
Duration: 25 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 2: identifying concepts, knowledge and skills
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 50 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 3: sequencing teaching and learning
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 55 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 4: helping pupils master important concepts, knowledge and skills – part 1
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 45 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 5: helping pupils master important concepts, knowledge and skills – part 2
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 35 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 6: supporting pupils to build increasingly complex mental models
For this topic you’ll need to:
- work through the self-study materials below
- catch up with your mentor
Duration: 60 minutes.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.
Week 7: reflect on the year and next steps for improvement
There are no self-study materials this week. Instead, your mentor will lead the discussion about this topic in your weekly meeting.
Mentors
Use the materials below to plan a discussion about this topic with the ECT during your catch-up.