The phrase “the best that has been thought and said” was always likely to cause debate in schools. This post takes us back to what the phrase actually means, and why debate about it is kind of the point.
Curriculum
Thinking big: making a school curriculum bigger than the sum of its parts, Christine Counsell
The big ideas from Christine Counsell’s ‘Curriculum Masterclass’ session in 2021. You will be converted!
How to get ‘powerful knowledge’ right in your school
The third in a little series about powerful knowledge, this time focusing on how you can make sure you are getting ‘powerful knowledge’ right in your school.
Where do we often get ‘powerful knowledge’ wrong?
If you’re worried you, or your school, have misinterpreted ‘powerful knowledge’ this short post should help clear it up.
What is “powerful knowledge” and how does it work in different subjects?
One of the big ideas of curriculum design, summarised in ten key ideas. Borrowing from the work of big thinkers, and using examples from different school subjects. It’s a start!