The “Big Picture” of the Curriculum at Key Stage 3
CURRICULUM
AIM
CURRICULUM
OBJECTIVES
The Northern Ireland Curriculum aims to empower young people to achieve their potential and to make informed and responsible decisions throughout their lives . . .
to develop the young person as a contributor
to the economy & environment
to develop the young person as a contributor to society
to develop the young person as an individual
FOR
LEARNING FOR
LIFE & WORK
HOME ECONOMICS
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
LOCAL & GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP
EMPLOYABILITY
THROUGH
personal understanding
mutual understanding
personal health
moral character
spiritual awareness
KEY ELEMENTS
citizenship
cultural understanding
media awareness
ethical awareness
employability
economic awareness
education for sustainable development
INFUSING
CROSS-CURRICULAR SKILLS
USING MATHEMATICS
COMMUNICATION
THINKING SKILLS &
PERSONAL CAPABILITIES
Managing Information
USING ICT
Being Creative
Thinking, Problem Solving, Decision Making
Working with Others
Self Management
ACROSS
AREAS OF
LEARNING
ENGLISH (IRISH
THE
ARTS
in Irish Medium
Schools) with
Media Education
ENVIRONMENT
& SOCIETY
MATHEMATICS
MODERN
LANGUAGES
with Financial
Capability
PHYSICAL
EDUCATION
SCIENCE &
TECHNOLOGY
RELIGIOUS
EDUCATION
PROMOTING / ENCOURAGING
LEARNING
EXPERIENCES
ASSESSMENT
FOR LEARNING
ATTITUDES &
DISPOSITIONS
investigating & problem solving
challenging and engaging
building a more open
relationship between
learner and teacher
linked to other curriculum areas
supportive environment
clear learning
intentions shared
with pupils
shared / negotiated
success criteria
personal responsibility
self belief – optimism – pragmatism
relevant and enjoyable
culturally diverse
positive reinforcement
individual target
setting
taking risks
for learning
concern for others
curiosity
community spirit
media-rich
skills integrated
varied to suit learning style
advice on what to
improve and how
to improve it
peer and self
assessment
active and hands on
on-going reflection
flexibility
tolerance
enquiry based
celebrate success
against agreed
success criteria
commitment – determination – resourcefulness
offers choice
peer and self
evaluation of
learning
openness to new ideas
integrity – moral courage
respect