School & College Curriculum Design 1: Intent

READER REVIEWS: "You NEED this book" "Superb author" "Inspiring reading" "Great book" "Engaging and solution-focused" "I literally cannot stop reading this book - it is epic!" "An amazing read" "Compelling...not to be missed" "Brilliant read!" "Top drawer writing" "Hard to put down" "Can't wait for the second book in the series" ABOUT THIS BOOK: This is the first of a new three-volume series on School & College Curriculum Design from the best-selling author of 'How to Become a School Leader' and 'Making Key Stage 3 Count'. Book One is about CURRICULUM INTENT - all the planning that happens before teaching happens. As such it explores the 'why?' and 'what?' of education. It articulates a six-step process of curriculum design: 1. AGREE THE VISION 2. SET THE DESTINATION 3. ASSESS THE STARTING POINTS 4. IDENTIFY THE WAY-POINTS 5. DEFINE EXCELLENCE 6. DIMINISH DISADVANTAGE Book Two in this series - due Spring 2020 - will explore 'curriculum implementation' - the 'how? - whilst Book Three - due Autumn 2020 - will tackle 'curriculum impact' - the 'how successfully?'. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Matt Bromley is an education writer and advisor with over twenty years' experience in teaching and leadership including as a secondary school headteacher and principal, FE college vice principal and academy trust director. He also works as a public speaker and trainer, and is a primary school governor. PUBLISHED BY: Spark Education Books UK