Coherent curriculum top tips Create a top tips list to give to a group of new coordinators that would help them navigate developing a coherent curriculum. by Fernando Durán

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Tips:

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Encourage shared planning and peer observations.

Consider real-world contexts to make learning meaningful.

Look for opportunities to reinforce skills in different contexts.

Collect feedback from teachers and learners.

Promote inquiry, international-mindedness, and learner profile attributes.

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1. Always view collaboration as a regular habit, not a special event.

2. Make the balance between knowledge and skill visible.

3. Track skills vertically and horizontally.

4. Assess understanding, not just retention of content.

5. Priortise student voice

6. Encourage cross-programme thinking. Meet regualrly with other coordinators to share curriculum planning.

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Ensure that specific and dedicated time is in your schedule for supportive and structured meetings encouraging teacher collaboration.
Ensure that all teachers involved are in alignment with this philosophy and encourage planning to incorporate individual units, year overviews and school phase progression. Make sure that these plans are easily understood by teachers and students alike.
Ensure that curriculum maps have a tangible goal or finished product, by encouraging discussions about the real-world application of concepts.
Encourage teachers to visit your classroom with the focus of encouraging an open door policy and supportive conversations after learning walks. Encourage celebrations of good practice among teachers and careful reviews of units.
During planning stages interact with and discuss how ATL’s and the IB philosophy is being implemented within the curriculum. Ensure that teachers understand the philosophy and how it relates to curriculum planning.