Schools are entering a new era in the development of the curriculum. The introduction of government-led initiatives and findings from OFSTED inspections have all highlighted the importance of an effective curriculum which is efficiently delivered. How can you ensure your school meets these important requirements? From the School Management Solutions Series, the Curriculum Management and Assessment Manual provides up-to-date supportive guidance for all those involved in managing the curriculum. Designed to be used as a working document, this practical manual allows you to select the areas that reflect your needs and those of your school, helping you to: *review the quality and organisation of the curriculum *make time for literacy and numeracy *develop strategies for monitoring and evaluation *build upon your skills as curriculum manager *review and develop assessment *set targets for improvement *identify further ways to develop your role. Comprising of five main sections which can be used independently, each section contains an action plan plus valuable photocopiable resources such as templates, checklists, case studies, questionnaires, and individual and group activities.Written by experts in curriculum management and assessment, the Curriculum Management and Assessment Manual is essential reading for all head teachers, heads of departments, subject leaders, governors and NPQH students.
Contents include: INTRODUCTION About the manual Using the manual SECTION 1 MANAGING THE CURRICULUM The well-organised curriculum More policies and schemes of work Evaluating the scheme of work Making time for literacy in Key Stages 1& 2 The place of literacy and numeracy The curriculum and spiritual, moral, social and cultural development Putting it all together - Developing a role in the curriculum Workshop tutorials SECTION 2 MANAGING ASSESSMENT Assessment defined Meeting the statutory basis of assessment Managing quality assessment Using assessment information Making it happen, the role of the curriculum manager Workshop materials SECTION 3 MANAGING THE MONITORING OF THE CURRICULUM Responsibilities for monitoring Monitoring the teaching of the curriculum Other strategies for monitoring the curriculum Making it happen - Organising monitoring and evaluation Two case studies in monitoring and evaluation A policy for monitoring and evaluation Completing the picture Workshop materials SECTION 4 SETTING TARGETS FOR IMPROVEMENT Using assessment data to renew performance Analysing your performance against national averages Comparing your performance with schools with similar characteristics Value-added analysis Into targets Planning with targets in mind Subject development plans Workshop materials SECTION 5 CURRICULUM MANAGEMENT SKILLS Managing meetings Making presentations Giving and receiving feedback Dealing with conflict Time management Workshop materials PLUS REFERENCES AND FURTHER READING
- ISBN10 0273656732
- ISBN13 9780273656739
- Publish Date 10 December 2001 (first published 28 September 1998)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 21 November 2007
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Pearson Education Limited
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English