Anna Hackett, Curriculum and Professional Learning Lead for Focus Trust, shares her wealth of experience in primary education. She discusses the crucial role of feedback from teachers and students in curriculum development. Anna explores effective strategies for supporting teachers in curriculum delivery, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and meaningful connections. The conversation touches on rethinking assessment to prioritize teaching processes over data, and the transformative impact of digital tools in enhancing educational collaboration.
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The Importance of Connection
Anna Hackett's experience in a school that lost its voice shaped her approach to working with others.
She emphasizes connection, listening to understand, and empowering school leaders and teachers.
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Building Shared Understanding
Shared principles and language around curriculum design are essential for effective collaboration.
Anna uses curriculum conferences and subject-specific networks to build this shared understanding among schools.
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Focusing on Literacy and Language
Focus on literacy and language development as a key area for ongoing school improvement.
Adopt a layered approach, including bespoke support and trust-wide initiatives, to address this effectively.
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Richard Selfridge's "The Little Gallery" offers a unique perspective on the use of data in education. The book explores the importance of understanding the context behind data and using it to tell a story about student learning. Selfridge emphasizes the need for a balanced approach, combining quantitative data with qualitative insights to gain a comprehensive understanding of student progress. The book encourages educators to move beyond simply collecting data and instead focus on using it to improve teaching practices and create more engaging learning experiences. "The Little Gallery" is a valuable resource for educators seeking to develop a more nuanced and effective approach to data analysis.
Episode 186: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Curriculum and Professional Learning Lead, Anna Hackett, guides us through an exploration of the relationship between curriculum and professional development.
We explore Anna's experience in developing and implementing curricula, discuss methods for incorporating teacher and student feedback, and delve into strategies for supporting teachers in curriculum delivery. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone involved in educational planning and execution.
As part of the chat we discuss...
Since taking on your role, what are some of the principles that have guided you and things you've learnt along the way? (02:28)
Can you describe your experience with developing and implementing curriculum? (12:54)
How do you incorporate feedback from teachers and students into curriculum development? (24:13)
What strategies do you use to support teachers in effectively delivering the curriculum? (33:54)
...and much, much more.
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