Waingels College
Description
Waingels College in Reading wanted to get away from a one-size fits all curriculum and to develop a fluid, open and personalised approach to learning. So says Executive Principal Richard Green. The school has been working on this for several years. Year 7s use the RSA's Opening Minds curriculum; staff use a competences-based approach in other years; there are vertical learning groups in some areas; the school works to ensure that teachers are not isolated, bringing them together regularly to reflect on the impact of their innovations. From a Year 7 lesson dedicated to listening skills, to a Year 9 science lesson that aims to develop effective thinking skills, we see what the approach looks like in action.
Runtime
17 min
Series
Subjects
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
2007
Database
Alexander Street
Direct Link
https://www.remote.uwosh.edu/login?url=http://www.aspresolver.com/aspresolver.asp?EDIV;1737190
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