A practical example of a curriculum for excellence. This methodology gives primary teachers permission, trust and confidence to reintegrate the curriculum and bring the fun back into teaching and learning. It is an example of a Motivated Classroom in action.
| Engagement | Structure | Stimulation | Feedback | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliation | • everybody is equal • new positive relationships are formed |
• whole class project • no ability groups |
• exciting, child friendly context • active learning the order of the day • communal end product |
• in your face assessment i.e all work on display • pupils as consultants helping each other |
| Autonomy | • High expectations that pupils will respond positively to being given lots of responsibility | • Deadlines to meet • Budgets to adhere to • Core work – individual, fact files, reading and writing tasks • Personal responsibility to do this |
• Exciting materials which children can use freely • They are trusted to care for them • Pupils direct project with their ideas • Pupils choose when they complete tasks |
• Mid topic self assessment – have I completed all my work to my highest standard? • Where is my ‘killer piece’? |
| Agency | • Peer support through collaborative work | • Pairs / groups organised to ensure peer support • Pupils ‘consultants’ on hand to help |
• Pace of project – deadlines etc, brings out the best in all • We HAVE to do it |
• Affirming reactions of visitors – P1 Buddies, Parents, Staff, Guests |