Cracking science: how to build an inspirational curriculum
Issue 332 | Page 65 | Published Mar 2009
Description
This article delves into the thinking process required to build a high-quality curriculum. It argues for having clear design principles upfront, to ensure that the right decisions are made about choosing content and approach. Four principles are discussed: narrative, goals, enquiry and know-how. Practical techniques are offered on how to create the all-important motivation to learn if the aim is to maximise understanding.
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