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This initiative focuses on personalized learning strategies that promote student engagement and success. Our approach includes exam readiness, modified timetables, and diverse coursework days to accommodate unique learner needs. We utilize electronic resources and collaborate with outside agencies and professionals to develop a robust curriculum. Additionally, we value student voice and feedback to refine our practices. Our aim is to create an interconnected network of schools that share effective techniques and innovative practices that enhance learning experiences for all students.
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Personalised Learning (What we already do) • Exam readiness • Coursework days • Modified timetables • Electronic resources • Outside agencies • Using other professionals • Developing and linking subjects • Refurbishing and redefining spaces
Student Voice Advice and guidance Assessment for Learning Learning to Learn Organisation New Technologies Workforce development Mentoring Curriculum The 9 “Gateways” to personalised learning Personalised Learning
New Technologies Assessment for learning Learning to Learn Student Voice Curriculum Berwick-upon Tweed School QEHS, Hexham Cramlington Community High St Thomas More RC School North Tyneside Walker Technology College, Newcastle North East D+R hubs
Aims of the Hubs • Create & lead a network of schools • Identify effective & best practice • Devise the agenda for development, research & creation of new practices • Record & transfer lessons learned • Provide support to schools on implementation • Lead discussion & professional development across a wide range of schools
Curriculum (some developing practice) • Is the 3+2 curriculum model appropriate to all learner’s needs? • 2+3 to allow fast movement through KS3 to longer preparation for GCSE • 2+2+1 with an extra year after early GCSE with possibilities such as AS, vocational tasters or an enriched year • 1+2+2 with a transitional year with literacy consolidation or learning to learn type courses • 2+1+2 with a break year before GCSE to conduct extended project work
Focus for curriculum D+R hub • Looking to make curriculum changes in Maths September 2007 • Choose current year 7 to conduct research on • Observe a number of year 7 maths lessons • Poll students on/discuss favourite maths lessons • Assess the learning styles • Trial NC KS3 tests • Share existing good practice/issues and curriculum plans
Focus for curriculum D+R hub • Look at the development of new courses e.g two tier GCSE, DIMA, Statistics • Develop resources that support the learning styles and promote independent learning • Look at possible timetable implications for personalised pathways in mathematics
Student Voice(some developing practice) • G&T group questionnaire • Year 12 & 13 audit & INSET • Departmental review & pupil forum
Student Voice (some lessons to date) • Keep record of who asked & avoid a student voice elite • Maintain authenticity • Share data & offer feedback • Recognition of contribution
The potential for New Technologies • VLE and electronic student polling through software such as “school poll” • Smart boards,Videos, screen corder • Interactive assessment of learning styles • Use of digital cameras in evaluating the school environment • Interactive assessment of learning styles • Skype and other Internet Freebies such as “ten quick questions”