1. 4 Schools Conference – Thursday 4th February
Donaldson Curriculum
4 Schools Conference – Thursday 4th February

2. Getting Everyone Started
Donaldson Curriculum
Getting Everyone Started

3. What do you know about the Donaldson Curriculum?

4. Four Purposes
Ambitious capable learners, ready to learn throughout their lives
Enterprising creative contributors, ready to play a full part in life and work
Ethical, informed citizens of Wales and the world; and
Healthy, confident individuals, ready to lead fulfilling lives as valued members of society

5. Cross-curricular Responsibilities

6. Areas of Learning and Experience

7. Pedagogy What is pedagogy? Discuss.
The principles/methods/practice/theory of teaching.

8. Pedagogy Donaldson has 12 Pedagogical Principles.
What are the top 12 Pedagogical Principles at our school?

9. Donaldson Pedagogy Donaldson 12 Pedagogical Principles
Match the 12 paragraphs to the 12 Pedagogical Principles.
Overall Purpose
Mind-set and power of effort
Blended Teaching
Deepening Thinking: critical and creative
Building on prior learning and Engagement
Meaningful and authentic
AfL
Making powerful connections
Cross-curricular expectations
Learning Atonomy (Learning to Learn)
Positive Relationships
Collaboration

10. Donaldson Pedagogy 12 Pedagogical Principles
How closely do our12 Pedagogical Principles match Donaldson 12 Pedagogical Principles?
Overall Purpose
Mind-set and power of effort
Blended Teaching
Deepening Thinking: critical and creative
Building on prior learning and Engagement
Meaningful and authentic
AfL
Making powerful connections
Cross-curricular expectations
Learning Atonomy (Learning to Learn)
Positive Relationships
Collaboration

11. Donaldson Pedagogy Audit
In groups, evaluate where we are as a school for 3 of the principles?
What are our strengths and areas for improvement for each principle?
Grade our school from 1-10 for each principles.
Feedback to the rest of the team.

12. Next Session
Devise an action plan for the top 3 areas in need of improvement.

13. Curriculum for Wales

14. Curriculum for Wales