Developing a Local Curriculum
Using your locality to inspire teaching and learning
By Jonathan Savage, William Evans | Publisher: Taylor and Francis
About the book
How can your local area become a source of inspiration for curriculum development?
How can it enhance the teaching and learning at your school?
Developing a Local Curriculum explores how your local area and its resources can be used as a stimulus and inspiration for curriculum development. It examines the ways in which the geography, history, culture and people within your local area can enrich the learning experiences offered to students to make them more relevant and meaningful.
Drawing on a wide range of examples from schools already taking this approach, the book shows show how the rich histories and cultures of individual subjects can be developed through an understanding of the local area. It also reveals how engaging with the 'local' in education can help restore young people's sense of identity and community. Features include:
· practical guidance on engaging with the local community in innovative ways
· suggestions for local cultural activities such as architecture, digital arts, theatre and film
· ways to develop effective partnerships with local businesses and charities
· detailed case studies showing how schools put the ideas described into practice
This exciting new book aims to inspire you to develop a curriculum that is meaningful for pupils and gives them a strong sense of connection with their local area and understanding of its past, future and present.
Editions of Developing a Local Curriculum
- EBook
- ISBN 9781317512349
- PDF
- ISBN 9781317512356
Read an Excerpt
How can your local area become a source of inspiration for curriculum development?
How can it enhance the teaching and learning at your school?
Developing a Local Curriculum explores how your local area and its resources can be used as a stimulus and inspiration for curriculum development. It examines the ways in which the geography, history, culture and people within your local area can enrich the learning experiences offered to students to make them more relevant and meaningful.
Drawing on a wide range of examples from schools already taking this approach, the book shows show how the rich histories and cultures of individual subjects can be developed through an understanding of the local area. It also reveals how engaging with the 'local' in education can help restore young people's sense of identity and community. Features include:
· practical guidance on engaging with the local community in innovative ways
· suggestions for local cultural activities such as architecture, digital arts, theatre and film
· ways to develop effective partnerships with local businesses and charities
· detailed case studies showing how schools put the ideas described into practice
This exciting new book aims to inspire you to develop a curriculum that is meaningful for pupils and gives them a strong sense of connection with their local area and understanding of its past, future and present.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Developing a Local Curriculum about?
How can your local area become a source of inspiration for curriculum development?
How can it enhance the teaching and learning at your school?
Developing a Local Curriculum explores how your local area and its resources can be used as a stimulus and inspiration for curriculum development. It examines the ways in which the geography, history, culture and people within your local area can enrich the learning experiences offered to students to make them more relevant and meaningful.
Drawing on a wide range of examples from schools already taking this approach, the book shows show how the rich histories and cultures of individual subjects can be developed through an understanding of the local area. It also reveals how engaging with the 'local' in education can help restore young people's sense of identity and community. Features include:
· practical guidance on engaging with the local community in innovative ways
· suggestions for local cultural activities such as architecture, digital arts, theatre and film
· ways to develop effective partnerships with local businesses and charities
· detailed case studies showing how schools put the ideas described into practice
This exciting new book aims to inspire you to develop a curriculum that is meaningful for pupils and gives them a strong sense of connection with their local area and understanding of its past, future and present.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Developing a Local Curriculum?
Society and Social Sciences > Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy > Schools and pre-schools > Secondary schools
Where can I read a sample of Developing a Local Curriculum?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781317512349
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Developing a Local Curriculum?
Jonathan Savage, William Evans
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Developing a Local Curriculum is available as ebook(ISBN 9781317512349) and pdf(ISBN 9781317512356)