Transforming learning nov 2014
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The document discusses transforming curriculum and assessment in BC schools. It outlines the goals of making learning central, being tuned into emotions and learner differences, and promoting connectedness. Key aspects of the transformation include focusing on literacy, numeracy, content understanding, and core competencies like thinking, communication and personal development. Schools will support transformation through professional learning, inquiry projects, and other collaborative structures. The overall aim is to develop educated citizens by changing emphasis to competencies and flexible, interdisciplinary learning.
Transforming learning nov 2014
- 1. Transforming Learning “All learning floats on a sea of talk.” James Britton
- 2. Transforming Curriculum and Assessment Welcome Wonder Board Transforming Curriculum and Assessment website/District Learning Lens Core Competencies Break Mixed School Placemat Activity: Area of Curriculum Focus and/or Core Competencies Talk Time and Action Planning Closure
- 4. BC Curriculum Transformation Makes Learning Central Based on the Social Nature of Learning Tuned into Emotions Sensitive to Learner Differences Challenging Provides Clear Expectations and Descriptive Feedback Promotes Connectedness CORE PRINCIPLES FOR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS, OECD
- 5. Transformational change is more likely to occur, more likely to be effective and more likely to be scalable when it is done collaboratively, in ‘communities of practice’ that bring together educators in a structured, supported and facilitated environment where they can: • share research and knowledge • work together to use disciplined innovative methods • draw on the expertise of relevant partners • learn from each other about overcoming obstacles and barriers
- 6. 3 PILLARS THAT SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE EDUCATED CITIZEN IN BC DEFINITIONS Literacy and Numeracy Foundations grade level expectations for required skills in reading; writing; and numeracy expressed in the Performance Standards Understanding of rich content prescribed learning standards for concepts and content in curriculum (areas of learning) expressed in the curriculum Core Competencies broad areas of development: thinking; communication; personal & social development expressed in the competency profiles
- 7. Indigenous Ways of Knowing First Peoples Principles of Learning The Aboriginal Perspective Across the Curriculum New Curriculum Framework - Draft
- 8. BC’s Core Competencies Communication (draft available) Thinking Critical thinking (draft January 2015) Creative Thinking (draft available) Personal and Social Competence Positive personal and cultural identity (draft available) Personal awareness and responsibility (draft July 2015) Social awareness and responsibility (draft April 2015)
- 9. Profiles emphasize that the work is descriptive, not evaluative talk about “profiles” – all of which are expressed in positive terms student would identify which profile best describes their current work and accomplishments
- 10. BC Core Competencies Characteristics INCLUSIVE: every student has a profile CROSS-CURRICULAR: evident in all curricular areas STRENGTH-BASED: each competency continuum emphasis the concept of expanding and growing STUDENT-CENTERED: based on actual samples from BC students and grounded in “I” statements DESCRIPTIVE AND PROGRESSIVE: profiles of progression from early childhood through adult expertise
- 11. Inclusion commitment to inclusion competencies are for everyone – therefore ALL students have “profiles” inclusive descriptions and illustrations
- 12. Assessment • Ministry of Education - 3 forms of assessment: o Classroom Assessment support o Provincial Assessments and Examinations o National and International Assessments • Assessment will be revised to align with changing emphases: o Literacy and numeracy foundations o Core competencies o Learning standards/key concepts/big ideas o Flexible curriculum, supporting interdisciplinary, inquiry-based, and problem/project-based approaches
- 13. Math, Science, Social Studies, ELA, Arts
- 15. Transforming Curriculum & Assessment • Consultations are on underway regarding Applied Skills • The 2011 Core French curriculum draft will be restructured to align with the new curriculum design • Consultations regarding graduation requirements will continue • Work will begin on conceptualizing Grade 10-12 curricula • Consultations on assessment and communicating student learning (reporting) will continue as well
- 16. Transforming Learning: Structures and Supports A Broad Range of Professional Learning Opportunities CR4YR and CR4AR QTL Project Inquiry Projects PLCs Innovation Grants
- 17. Transforming Learning Be curious Be collaborative Be courageous Be committed Be compassionate