Developing an Outstanding Curriculum

<p>Our role as educators is to develop a curriculum which facilitates outstanding learning and which builds social cultural and educational capital. The curriculum is much more than a content driven document it is the vehicle for educational change. This book compliments the <i>Make it Outstanding Series</i> and is central to subject development. It has a strong focus on combining curriculum theory and translating this to a practical approach schools can adapt and implement with ease. </p><p>Packed full of practical strategies and examples to facilitate curriculum conversations within subject and senior leadership teams the chapters provide a considered balance between theory and application. Supporting teachers curriculum leaders senior leaders and headteachers in leading and implementing the curriculum within their schools the book covers:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>An overview of different curriculum models</li> <p> </p> <li>How to develop the curriculum intent from the whole school vision</li> <p> </p> <li>Developing the composite and component structure</li> <p> </p> <li>How we implement the curriculum with a focus on learning episodes</li> <p> </p> <li>How we assess the curriculum</li> <p> </p> <li>Social cultural and educational capital</li> <p> </p> <li>How we quality assure the curriculum</li> </ul><p>Developing an Outstanding Curriculum is an essential read for all teachers curriculum leaders senior leaders and headteachers who want to ensure that they drive the development of an outstanding curriculum. </p>