Broader+Curriculum

**Introduction **
 * Broader Curriculum **

**In the Broader Curriculum students at Forrest Hill School will have opportunities to develop: **

· Ways of investigating, understanding, and explaining the world we live in, and the wider universe. · An Understanding of how societies work, and how people can participate in those societies as critical, active, informed and responsible citizens. · The practical skills to design and develop models, products and systems, in response to an identified need.

**Planning and Organisation ** The Broader Curriculum consists of the Science, Social Studies and Technology curriculum areas, along with the Health component of the Health and Physical Education curriculum area. Teaching and learning in the Broader Curriculum will be facilitated by the Forrest Hill School Inquiry Model - 'Eyes on Learning'. Teacher planning will reflect the use of each part of the Eyes on Learning inquiry model, with learning experiences that identify which particular part/s of the model being utilised.

The Broader Curriculum will be timetabled for a minimum of 90 minutes per week, or to this equivalent (such as having an intensive). It is imperative that learning experiences will remain true to the nature of the curriculum area in focus, along with a focus on the skills of inquiry and the appropriate Graduate Profile indicators. It is expected that learning in the Broader Curriculum will be integrated with other curriculum learning areas when it is of greater benefit to the learner.

**Whole school focus ** At the beginning of each year the __Senior Management team select an overarching theme for contextual learning.__ Syndicates will then choose a focus for the term to fit under this heading. Syndicate teams will track coverage of each learning area over a two year period (Refer to the Achievement Objectives Tracking Sheet for Broader Curriculum.) Planning for teaching and learning in the areas of Science, Social Studies and Technology needs to relate to the overarching theme.

**Teaching and learning strategies and methodologies ** When planning and teaching in the Broader Curriculum areas, teachers will use the Forrest Hill School //Eyes on Learning// Inquiry Model //1.// Most learning in the Broader Curriculum areas will be facilitated through student inquiries; however it is important that teaching stays true to the nature of the curriculum area.



Immerse: * front loading or acquisition of knowledge Ignite: * the scenario or motivation Identify: * the big question and subsidiary ones <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Investigate: * information gathering <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Interpret: * sifting, sorting and presenting <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Impact: * the social action <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">The jigsaw represents the iterative nature of inquiry as a method of learning.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">This method of teaching and learning will encompass curriculum content knowledge, inquiry skills and the competencies of the FHS graduate profiles.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Teaching and learning in this area may include one or more of the following strategies and methods:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt;">Teacher directed learning
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt;">Student led inquiries
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt;">Mixed ability groups
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt;">Independent investigations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt;">Targeted group teaching
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt;">Structured scientific investigations
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt; tabstops: list 36.0pt;">Use of the thinking tools e.g.: Thinking Hats, Thinkers Keys.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">When teaching inquiry teachers will refer to the //Inquiry Skills// //matrix// document to ensure the required inquiry skills are being taught at each level of the school. These skills come under the headings; Questioning, Researching, Processing and Presenting. (Attached below)

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Assessment <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Assessment in the Broader Curriculum areas will be an ongoing part of the teaching and learning programme. Teachers will assess learning intentions indicated on their long term plans. Assessment should comprise a minimum of one indicator from each of the following; the Forrest Hill Inquiry Skills Matrix, the Forrest Hill Graduate Profile as well as the learning intentions derived from subject specific Achievement Objectives. This assessment should be undertaken formatively throughout the unit as well as summative peer, self and teacher assessment at the end of the unit. This assessment should be recorded in either students’ Learning Journals or in the teacher’s assessment folder. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">The following assessment methods must be used; · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Conferencing · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Self assessment · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Peer assessment · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Teacher observation · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Teacher checklists · <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Assessment tasks

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Ref to Learning Journals

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Special programmes <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">As part of planning for Broader Curriculum teachers may organise special programmes or days as appropriate such as Science Fairs or Cultural days. It may also be relevant to invite expert speakers or visitors to the school. Teachers will plan for education outside the classroom when and where appropriate.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Special needs <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Students who are identified as needing support in the broader curriculum will be identified by teachers. Ways of catering to these needs will be included on individual teacher’s plans. Students with English as a second language will be identified on long term plans and individual teachers will cater to these needs.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Gifted and Talented <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Students who are identified as needing extension in the Broader Curriculum areas will be identified by teachers. Ways of catering to these needs will be identified on individual teacher’s plans or through the use of GATE extension programmes.

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Resourcing <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">When borrowing Broader Curriculum equipment or resources teachers must write their name, room number and what they have taken on the whiteboard attached to the wall. All resources must be collected and returned by an adult. New resources will communicated with staff.

<span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"> **__ Forrest Hill School – Inquiry Skills Matrix __**

<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Ask a relevant question. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Sort questions into groups. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Ask open and closed questions.
 * <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"><span style="display: block; font-family: 'Berlin Sans FB','sans-serif'; font-size: 18pt; text-align: center;">Immerse Ignite Identify Investigate Interpret Impact Reflect ||
 * <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"> **__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Year One/Two __** || <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"> **__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Year Three/Four __**  || <span style="display: block; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; text-align: center;"> **__<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 14pt;">Year Five/Six __**  ||
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Questioning __

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Researching __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Identify obvious key words <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Use a search engine <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Know where to go to find information (people, internet, texts/images, audio/visual)

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Processing __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Listening actively to speakers across a range of media <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Share ideas <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Record information

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Presenting __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Be aware of the audience; (person, group, whole class, whole school). <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Present findings effectively using a range of tools (e.g. PowerPoint, graphic organisers, charts). || __<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Questioning __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Ask and answer fat and skinny questions. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Identify subsidiary questions from a big question <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Group subsidiary questions.

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Researching __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Identify key words (e.g. synonyms) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Knowing where to go to find information (people, internet, texts/images, audio/visual) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Use search engines to select appropriate web pages.

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Processing __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Take notes when listening to speakers (across a range of media.) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Skim and scan to locate relevant information. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Think critically in order to differentiate between fact and opinion. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Record findings. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Sift and sort information according to their questions. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Reflect on information (in relation to big question)

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Presenting __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Consider the needs of a chosen audience. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Present findings appropriately to their audience. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Select a relevant tool to present findings (e.g. PowerPoint, graphic organisers, charts, podcast). || __<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Questioning __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Ask a higher order question. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Able to write a fat question that leads to an inquiry. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Able to develop subsidiary question from the big question.

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Researching __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Identify alternative key word and concepts (e.g. synonyms) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Identify alternative questions. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Accesses a range of information sources e.g people, internet, texts/images, audio/visual.

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Processing __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Take detailed notes when listening to speakers or interviewing (across a range of media.) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Skim and scan to locate relevant information. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Record findings and acknowledge source. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Sift and sort information according to their questions. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Able to think critically to validate findings <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Summarise findings in own words. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Reflect on information (in relation to big question)

__<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Presenting __ <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Identify the needs of a chosen audience. <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">Adapt presentation according to the needs of the audience (content, medial etc). || **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">De Bono’s Hats ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Tony Ryan’s Thinkers Keys ** **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Anderson’s Taxonomy ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 150%;">Graphic Organisers **