In order to enable children to become competent, independent and enthusiastic learners we must maintain the highest possible standards of teaching across the curriculum. As teachers it is our duty to:
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recognise that children may a wide variety of learning styles.
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reflect on how our own teaching style matches these different styles of learning
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incorporate a range and balance of teaching styles which enables all children to respond and learn
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set clear learning objectives and make these explicit to the children
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provide well differentiated activities which ensure equal access to the curriculum
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have high expectations which are shared with the children
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provide a stimulating environment with appropriate, good quality resources
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create opportunities for learning in a variety of contexts and settings
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develop a quality of talk which engages children's thinking
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provide opportunities for reflecting on the learning objective at the end of the lesson
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reflect and improve on individual effectiveness
Curriculum Leadership:
The role of the subject leader is central to the provision of high standards of teaching and learning within the school and in the raising of standards of achievement. The Curriculum Leader is responsible for the quality and effectiveness of teaching within their subject area, across the whole school. This is achieved through:
Curriculum Design:
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formulating and implementing written policies for the subject area
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ensuring entitlement, including curriculum continuity, consistency, balance, match and progression, via long, medium and short-term planning
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ensuring that the curriculum area reflects cross-curricular concerns such as multicultural issues, equal opportunities, citizenship and P.S.H.E.
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integrating I.C.T. into the curriculum area
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assisting in the diagnosis of and response to children's learning difficulties within the subject
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contributing to the formulation of the School Improvement Plan
Communication:
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acting as a consultant to colleagues
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providing direction, inspiration and motivation, in order to promote confident, positive attitudes towards the subject
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ensuring that newly appointed colleagues are fully conversant with school subject policies
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liaising with other schools, agencies, support services and advisory staff |