The Competency Curriculum Tookit: Developing the PLTS Framework Through Themed Learning

The Competency Curriculum Tookit: Developing the PLTS Framework Through Themed Learning

by Jackie Beere (Author), Helen Boyle (Author)

Synopsis

This book explores the concept of a competency-based curriculum for KS3 and provides a range of resources for implementing creative learning in schools. It is widely acknowledged that students will need to be flexible, self-motivated learners if they are to thrive in our rapidly changing global community.Do students need to nurture their resilience and commitment to learning? Are schools keen to develop the skills and competencies of learning how to learn, leadership and teamwork ready for their crucial choices in KS4? Can we help students become more resilient and self reliant by teaching a project based approach that delivers progress in key personal competencies?Various models for delivery and assessment are considered and schemes of work for projects as well as sample lessons to use in the classroom are provided. In addition, the CD-ROM has a range of PowerPoint presentations for training staff and students. It is an essential toolkit for all those wishing to develop independent learners.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 208
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Crown House Publishing
Published: 08 Jun 2009

ISBN 10: 1845901266
ISBN 13: 9781845901264

Media Reviews
This book should be the guide for every middle school teacher, and will go a long way to launching a new breed of can-do, self-sufficient learners. -- Colin Rose Founder, Accelerated Learning Systems
Author Bio
Best-selling author of The Learner's Toolkit ISBN: 9781845900700 Jackie Beere is a consultant trainer and School Improvement partner, having been Headteacher at Campion School, Northants. In 2002 Jackie was awarded the OBE for her services to education. Helen Boyle has spent the last ten years working in education, leading and implementing innovative teaching and learning initiatives and since 2004 has been the lead teacher at Campion School developing the RSA Opening Minds programme at key Stage 3.