The National Curriculum and my workshop

I have been reading the National Curriculum to see what curriculum points my workshops will cover, and 

really I feel that they are core to a number of the aims and values stated:

Aims

The National Curriculum has three aims. It should enable all young people to become:

• successful learners who enjoy learning, make progress and achieve
• confident individuals who are able to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives
• responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society.

These aims should inform all aspects of teaching and learning and be the starting point for curriculum design.

Values

The curriculum should reflect values in our society that promote personal development, equality of opportunity, economic wellbeing, a healthy and just democracy, and a sustainable future.

These values should relate to:

• ourselves, as individuals capable of spiritual, moral, social, intellectual and physical growth and development
• our relationships, as fundamental to the development and fulfilment of happy and healthy lives, and to the good of the community
• our society, which is shaped by the contributions of a diverse range of people, cultures and heritages
• our environment, as the basis of life and a source of wonder and inspiration that needs to be protected.

The following are other more specific areas of the curriculum I feel I will be addressing: 

Key concepts of Personal wellbeing key stage 3 and 4

There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of personal wellbeing. Pupils need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding.

1.1 Personal identities

1.      Understanding that identity is affected by a range of factors, including a positive sense of self

2.      Recognising that the way in which personal qualities, attitudes, skills and achievements are evaluated affects confidence and self-esteem

3.      Understanding that self-esteem can change with personal circumstances, such as those associated with family and friendships, achievements and employment.

1.2 Healthy lifestyles

1.      Recognising that healthy lifestyles, and the wellbeing of self and others, depend on information and making responsible choices

2.      Understanding that physical, mental, sexual and emotional health affect our ability to lead fulfilling lives, and that there is help and support available when they are threatened

3.      Dealing with growth and change as normal parts of growing up.

1.3 Risk

1.      Understanding risk in both positive and negative terms and understanding that individuals need to manage risk to themselves and others in a range of situations

2.      Appreciating that pressure can be used positively or negatively to influence others in situations involving risk

3.      Developing the confidence to try new ideas and face challenges safely, individually and in groups.

1.4 Relationships

1.      Understanding that relationships affect everything we do in our lives and that relationship skills have to be learnt and practised

2.      Understanding that people have multiple roles and responsibilities in society and that making positive relationships and contributing to groups, teams and communities is important

3.      Understanding that relationships can cause strong feelings and emotions.

1.5 Diversity

1.      Appreciating that, in our communities, there are similarities as well as differences between people of different race, religion, culture, ability or disability, gender, age or sexual orientation

2.      Understanding that all forms of prejudice and discrimination must be challenged at every level in our lives.

Citizenship key stage 3 and 4 – programme of study

1.3 Identities and diversity: living together in the UK

1. Appreciating that identities are complex, can change over time and are informed by different understandings of what it means to be a citizen in the UK.
2. Exploring the diverse national, regional, ethnic and religious cultures, groups and communities in the UK and the connections between them.
3. Considering the interconnections between the UK and the rest of Europe and the wider world.
4. Exploring community cohesion and the different forces that bring about change in communities over time.

 Key concepts of Art and design key stage 3 and 4

There are a number of key concepts that underpin the study of art, craft and design. Pupils need to understand these concepts in order to deepen and broaden their knowledge, skills and understanding.

1.1 Creativity

5. Producing imaginative images, artefacts and other outcomes that are both original and of value.                      
6. Exploring and experimenting with ideas, materials, tools and techniques.                 
7. Taking risks and learning from mistakes.

1.2 Competence

1. Investigating, analysing, designing, making, reflecting and evaluating effectively.         
2. Making informed choices about media, techniques and processes.

1.3 Cultural understanding

1. Engaging with a range of images and artefacts from different contexts, recognising the varied characteristics of different cultures and using them to inform their creating and making. 
2. Understanding the role of the artist, craftsperson and designer in a range of cultures, times and contexts.

1.4 Critical understanding

1. Exploring visual, tactile and other sensory qualities of their own and others’ work.
2. Engaging with ideas, images and artefacts, and identifying how values and meanings are conveyed.            
3. Developing their own views and expressing reasoned judgements.                
4. Analysing and reflecting on work from diverse contexts.

Key processes of Art and design key stage 3 and 4

2 Key processes

These are the essential skills and processes in art, craft and design that pupils need to learn to make progress.

2.1 Explore and create

Pupils should be able to:

1.      develop ideas and intentions by working from first-hand observation, experience, inspiration, imagination and other sources            

2.      investigate how to express and realise ideas using formal elements and the qualities of a range of media

3.      make purposeful images and artefacts, selecting from a range of materials, techniques and processes

4.      draw to express perception and invention, to communicate feelings, experiences and ideas, and for pleasure 

5.      explore and develop ideas using sketchbooks, journals and other appropriate strategies.

2.2 Understand and evaluate

Pupils should be able to:

1.      use research and investigative skills appropriate to art, craft and design    

2.      appreciate how codes and conventions are used to convey ideas and meanings in and between different cultures and contexts              

3.      reflect on and evaluate their own and others’ work, adapting and refining their own images and artefacts at all stages of the creative process                 

4.      analyse, select and question critically, making reasoned choices when developing personal work        

5.      develop ideas and intentions when creating images and artefacts

6.      organise and present their own material and information in appropriate forms.