Developing Integrated Curriculum for the NZC
Tutor: Helen Pearson
*Qualifications: B Ed, TTC (Comm)
Specific Learning Outcomes
This course will be aimed at identifying what attendees know and need to know and moving them on in their thinking in a way that serves their planning needs within their own school contexts
* While this course can stand alone, attendees may also attend “Developing Thinking Skills in Integrated Units” after this course for assistance in detailed planning for the development of higher order thinking
Identify clear links between the NZC Vision, Principles, Values, Key Competencies, Learning Areas and Achievement Objectives, and a range of Big Ideas that can hold these together within a whole-school setting
Identify clear links between selected Big Ideas and Key Understandings, Focus Questions, Habits of Mind and Habits of Character
Begin to plan an integrated unit of work for students within their class or school
WHO IS THIS COURSE DESIGNED FOR?
Principals, Heads of Curricuum, DPs, staff teams, individual teachers of primary, intermediate and middle schools
WHAT RESEARCH IS THIS COURSE INFORMED BY?
25 years of writing curriculum, including Sparx Resources, produced in 2010, and used in approximately 6% of NZ primary and intermediate schools in its first year
The Sparx Resources will be introduced, Inquiry Learning and Habits of Mind discussed, and, in passing, reference will be made to the work of John Hattie, Edward de Bono, Guy Claxton, Howard Gardner
Pricing is dependent on your requirements but based on approximately $300 for the first hour and $100 thereafter.
(plus GST and any applicable transport costs)
Contact us today to find out more!