The course will provide an overview of how the work of E.D. Hirsch and Michael Young have fed into our approach to curriculum and how the work of Daisy Christodoulou has fed into our approach to assessment. This will be followed by a consideration of how cognitive psychology and disciplinary considerations both feed into subject-specific pedagogies. The course will aim to dispel certain myths such as the idea that there is a tension between knowledge-thorough teaching and an inclusive education.

Who should attend?

This is a course designed for any teachers that want a refresher on the principles and theory behind the Trust's approach to curriculum and assessment.

Tutor

Ben Arscott is the senior subject lead for History at the Inspiration Trust. Ben has worked in a range of comprehensive schools in Sheffield, East London, Norwich and Cromer. In those schools Ben has worked as a head of department, head of faculty and an Assistant Principal. Ben is also the subject lead for KS3 history at the Oak National Academy.