Planning for Curriculum Framework Implementation

Outcomes for this Session Participants will : Identify and understand the focus of Curriculum Framework and its implications for schools. Identify and understand the focus of Curriculum Framework and its implications for schools. Identify the necessary planning process to fulfil the requirements of implementing the Curriculum Framework and the System Agreement. Identify the necessary planning process to fulfil the requirements of implementing the Curriculum Framework and the System Agreement.

“When teachers and schools design and develop learning and teaching programs … they must ensure that their programs include learning opportunities and enriching experiences for their students aimed at achieving the outcomes set out in the Framework”. (Curriculum Framework p.9)

System Requirements Individual schools will need to have: A Long Term Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan A Long Term Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan An Annual Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan An Annual Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan Evidence that these plans are being implemented in the classroom Evidence that these plans are being implemented in the classroom Annual Report Annual Report

Classroom Implementation How will I know … ? What will it look like … ? Student needs Student needs Outcomes Outcomes Learning and Teaching and Assessment process (CF principles) Learning and Teaching and Assessment process (CF principles) Learning experiences Learning experiences Achievement of outcomes Achievement of outcomes Mapping and recording Mapping and recording Communication Communication Reflection Reflection Documentation Documentation

Key Messages for the Curriculum Framework Implementation It is not:  Using particular pedagogical strategies  Using specific educational programmes  Adopting particular organisational structures structures They do not of themselves constitute implementing the Curriculum Framework.

Key Messages for the Curriculum Framework Implementation It is:  Starting with student needs  Being very familiar with the Curriculum Framework Implementation  Knowing and understanding the outcomes  Providing enriching and varied learning experiences  Students demonstrating achievements of the outcomes  Mapping student progress in demonstrating the achievement of the outcomes  Recording the achievement for the stakeholders  Communication with stakeholders

Stages in Preparing the Plan(s) 1. What has happened to date? 2. What will be the focus for the Long Term Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan ( )? 3. What will be the focus for the Annual Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan (2001)? 4. Development of tools to evaluate the progress of implementation of the plans. 5. Reflection on Action

1.What has happened to date? For students Given the needs of our students what outcomes do we need to emphasise at this school now? Given the needs of our students what outcomes do we need to emphasise at this school now? Are they getting opportunities to demonstrate the achievement of outcomes? Are they getting opportunities to demonstrate the achievement of outcomes? What outcomes are they? What outcomes are they? What evidence exists already? What evidence exists already?

What has happened to date? - continued For teachers Have they really understood the outcomes? Have they really understood the outcomes? Are they giving ALL students real opportunities to achieve the outcomes? Are they giving ALL students real opportunities to achieve the outcomes? How are they planning for individuals and groups of students in their class? How are they planning for individuals and groups of students in their class?

1.What has happened to date? - continued For Leadership Teams How are we supporting teachers? How are we supporting teachers? - Early adopters - Resistors - Others? What processes are already in place to guage what’s happening? What processes are already in place to guage what’s happening? - Planning & Monitoring -Communication -Professional Development for Teachers

1.What has happened to date? - continued What is actually happening with your teachers? What is actually happening with your teachers? - maximising student achievement - deeper rather than faster - taking risks - sharing best practice

2.What will be the focus for the Long Term Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan ( ) Provide a focus Provide a focus - identified priorities - teachers/schools efforts to ensure that students achieve the outcomes students achieve the outcomes Contains the elements of the CF Contains the elements of the CF Identifies the Professional Development required Identifies the Professional Development required Any other aspects identified by the school Any other aspects identified by the school

3. What will be the focus for the Annual Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan (2001)? Priorities Priorities Who Who When When How How PD PD Resources Resources Evaluation Evaluation

3.What will be the focus for the Annual Curriculum Framework Implementation Plan (2001)? Student needs Student needs How students will be given opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the outcomes How students will be given opportunities to demonstrate achievement of the outcomes Priorities Priorities Who Who When When How How PD PD Resources Resources Evaluation Evaluation

4.Development of tools to evaluate the progress of implementation of the Plans. Evaluation ongoing. Evaluation ongoing. Covering the essential elements Covering the essential elements Professional Development is in place. Professional Development is in place. Methods Methods school logs/journals - school portfolios - student portfolios- annotated work samples - knowing what is happening in the classroom- show and tell - gallery walk - recording system for the outcomes (eg using a Progress Map)

5.Reflection on Action Are students making progress (developmental) with the achievement of the Outcomes? Are students making progress (developmental) with the achievement of the Outcomes? How have opportunities for students to demonstrate the achievement of the outcomes been provided? How have opportunities for students to demonstrate the achievement of the outcomes been provided? What further Professional Development is necessary? What further Professional Development is necessary? What else? What else?

Resources 1. Curriculum Framework (CD) 2. CEO Matrix, CEO Progress Map 3. Curriculum Council Support Materials - getting started - making progress - integrating values in the Curriculum Framework (video) 4. Focusing on Outcomes, Assessment & Reporting EDWA Curriculum Consultants (CEO)