Thinking Deeply about Primary Education Transforming Teaching: Essential Strategies for Curriculum Success
Jul 20, 2024
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.
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.
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.
