Curriculum Management & Assessment Manual 2e: A Practical Guide to Managing, Monitoring and Target Setting (Schools Management Solutions) - Hardcover
Synopsis
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
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This manual is part of the School Management Solutions Series. This series consists of a range of activity-based manuals which contain various photocopiable resources such as templates, worked examples, case studies, checklists and activities designed to save school managers time and effort on all education management issues.
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Written by experts in curriculum management and assessment
Written by experts in this field, theCurriculum Management & Assessment Manual, second edition, is essential reading for all head teachers, deputy head teachers, heads of department, subject leaders, governors and NPQH students.
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Curriculum Management and Assessment Manual : A Practical Guide to Managing, Monitoring and Target Setting (second edition)
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Pearson Educational Limited, Harlow, 2002
ISBN 10: 0273656732
ISBN 13: 9780273656739
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Ring Binder. Condition: Fine. Fine, unused copy. xi, 178pp. This easy-to-use manual provides practical advice on the key tasks facing curriculum leaders, allowing you to develop, refine and improve the work you do. Drawing on national reports and findings these key tasks are put into the context of the broad picture of the challenges facing schools today and set alongside ideas of best practice. Size: 12" x 10" (31x25cms). Book. Seller Inventory # 013478