How well do you know your NZC?
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How well do you know your NZC?
• Consider each statement (no peeking in the NZC please!)• (Touch) Discuss the statement – is it true or false?• (Pause...)• (Engage!) Now, find the section in the NZC that supports your answer
Neil Mahoney Team Solutions 2011From an original idea developed by Robyn Boswell, Team Solutions 2010
True or False
The curriculum says that you need to be using inquiry learning
False
The curriculum says that you need to be using inquiry learning
No it doesn’t. In fact, the NZC makes no reference at all to inquiry learning.Inquiry learning is an approach some schools use to teach the curriculum
True or False
Teaching as inquiry is the same as inquiry learning
False
Teaching as inquiry is the same as inquiry learning
No it’s not! Teaching as inquiry is about teachers constantly reflecting/inquiring into the effectiveness of their teaching. NZC p. 35
True or False
The key competencies provide the key to learning in every learning area
True
The key competencies provide the key to learning in every learning area
Yes, they certainly do! NZC p. 12
True or False
The future focused themes are one of the principles
True
The future focused themes are one of the principles
The future focused themes form part of the principles on p.9. How well are you doing with this principle?
True or False
There are 8 principles which should underpin all school decision making
True
There are 8 principles which should underpin all school decision making
Yes, there are. NZC p 9. Also p. 44 – the school curriculum must be underpinned and consistent with the principles
True or False
The key competencies do not need to be assessed
True!
The key competencies do not need to be assessed
No they don’t! Schools are required to develop and implement a curriculum that supports students to develop the key competencies – p 44. But, how will you know they’ve developed them if you don’t assess them…
True or False
All of the achievement objectives must be covered
False
All of the achievement objectives must be covered
P 44 – schools SELECT AOs from each learning area to fit the learning needs of their students.Also p. 39
True or False
A two year overview does not meet the requirements of the NZC
True (probably)
A two year overview does not meet the requirements of the NZC
An inflexible two year overview would not. The curriculum “should allow teachers the scope to make interpretations in response to students’ needs”. P. 37
True or False
Literacy is a learning area
False
Literacy is a learning area
No it’s not. Students need to develop literacy over a number of learning areas, e.g. English, Maths, Science, e-learning, etc.
True or False
All strands must be covered
True
All strands must be covered
Yes. “None of the strands is optional, but in some learning areas, particular strands may be emphasized at different times or in different years.P. 38
True or False
The school vision should be developed by the community and the school
True
The school vision should be developed by the community and the school
Yes, it should be. The NZC vision is for all NZ schools, Years 1 to 10, across all deciles. Your school’s vision should align with the NZC but needs to reflect your particular community
True or False
All children should know what the school vision and values are
True
All children should know what the school vision and values are
Ideally, children will be able to articulate the vision and values in their own wordsThey could be displayed in the foyer, in classrooms, and around the school
True or False
It is compulsory for all students to take a second language in Years 7 - 10
False (Sort of)
It is compulsory for all students to take a second language in Years 7 - 10
All schools with students in years 7 to 10 should be working towards offering students opportunities for learning a second or subsequent language. P. 44
True or False
Numeracy is a learning area
False
Numeracy is a learning area
The learning area is Mathematics. The definition of numeracy used in the Numeracy Development Project is: "To be numerate is to have the ability and inclination to use mathematics effectively - at home, at work and in the community".
True or False
The effective pedagogies are the most important part of the curriculum to ignite changes in teacher practice
True
The effective pedagogies are the most important part of the curriculum to ignite changes in teacher practice
The effective pedagogies summarise extensive, well-documented evidence about the kinds of teaching approaches that consistently have a positive impact on student learning. P. 34
True or False
TRUMP is an acronym for the key competencies
True
TRUMP is an acronym for the key competenciesT:R: U:M:P:
True or False
The NZC vision is for young people who will be confident, connected, future focused, lifelong learners
False (a little)
The NZC vision is for young people who will be confident, connected, future focused, lifelong learners
Check it out on page 8
True or False
The learning to learn principle aligns with formative assessment
True
The learning to learn principle aligns with formative assessment
Learning to learn involves students reflecting on their own learning processes and learning how to learn : Assessment for Learning: Assessment to Learn
True or False
The values should be evident in the school’s philosophy, structures, curriculum, classrooms, staffroom, and relationships
False (?)
The values should be evident in the school’s philosophy, structures, curriculum, classrooms, staffroom, and relationships
This is not quite what is recommended on page 9
True or False
Teaching as inquiry is one of the effective pedagogies
True
Teaching as inquiry is one of the effective pedagogies
Arguably the most effective pedagogy
True or False
All learning should make use of the natural connections that exist between learning areas and that link learning areas to the values and key competencies
True
All learning should make use of the natural connections that exist between learning areas and that link learning areas to the values and key competenciesP.16
True or False
Social Studies is now Social Sciences
False (sort of)
Social Studies is now Social Sciences
Check out the learning area at the back
True or False
Effective assessment should benefit and involve students
True
Effective assessment should benefit and involve students
P. 40
True or False
Students should be told whether they are above, at, below or well below the national standards
You decide!
Students should be told whether they are above, at, below or well below the national standards
The NZC doesn’t mention national standards
True or False
The NZC comprises 4 vision statements, 8 principles, 7 values, 5 key competencies and 7+ learning areas
True
The NZC comprises 4 vision statements, 8 principles, 7 values, 5 key competencies and 7+ learning areas
Yes it does. The 7+ learning area is Learning Languages
True or False
Schools must teach all 28 strands and all 390 achievement objectives from Years 1 to 10
False
Schools must teach all 28 strands and all 390 achievement objectives from Years 1 to 10
Page 38. None of the strands is optional. But in some learning areas, particular strands may be emphasised at different times or in different years. Page 44. Schools select AOs to meet the needs of students
True or False
Teachers should adapt the School Curriculum to meet the learning needs of their students
True
Teachers should adapt the School Curriculum to meet the learning needs of their students
P. 37 The design of each school’s curriculum should allow teachers the scope to make interpretations in response to the particular needs, interests and talents of their students
True or False
Students should have developed the key competencies by the end of Year 10
True or False?
Students should have developed the key competencies by the end of Year 10
Probably not. The KCs are “capabilities for living and lifelong learning.” P. 12How many adults consistently demonstrate the KCs?
True or False
Schools are required to consult with their Maori community to develop and make known their plans and targets for Maori students
True
Schools are required to consult with their Maori community to develop and make known their plans and targets for Maori students
Yes, they are. This has been a legislated NAG 1 requirement since 1999. P44
True or False
Metacognition is one of the English strands
False
Metacognition is one of the English strands
While the English strand certainly involves metacognition; metacognition is referred to in the Thinking KC – thinking about thinking. P. 12
True or False
Teaching as Inquiry begins with the Focusing Inquiry. This leads on to the Teaching Inquiry. Next is the Teaching/Learning process, and finally the Learning Inquiry.
True NZC P. 35
Teaching as Inquiry begins with the Focusing Inquiry. This leads on to the Teaching Inquiry. Next is the Teaching/Learning process, and finally the Learning Inquiry.So, what happens after the Learning Inquiry?