Seeing the ‘big picture’ – the balance of the KLAs across a stage •
Not all units contain all KLAs •
All outcomes are covered over a stage •
Content and strands are carefully balanced over a stage •
In short, COGs actually ensures coverage of all KLAs equally and gives teachers the support they need Supporting quotes from teachers: 'I particularly like the way that each COG concentrates in one area, in this case, dance and movement. Over the term the program develops the skills that wouldn't be achieved if you were trying to incorporate all strands of Creative Arts. By following all COGs over the 2 year cycle each area (and outcomes) listed in the curriculum is covered.' Rye Park PS ‘Made teachers give an equal emphasis on all KLAs instead of glossing over some’. Bangalow PS ‘COGs units take the guess work out of programming. With familiarity, deliver of units is improving. [This] adds to effectiveness of teacher delivery and student learning. Previously neglected KLAs [are] being catered for.’ Bangalow PS ‘Lessons which cater for the students and target the key skills, knowledge and attitudes [included in]the outcomes are part of the advantages of COGs, particularly when we consider how many of us are experts in those 4 KLAs that they address’. Ryde East PS