Module 1
Capabilities & Powerful Knowledge
Takes you through the principles underpinning subject teaching. The module also introduces a way of visioning curriculum futures and the idea of the ‘Future 3’ curriculum.
Module 2
Curriculum Making By Teachers
Exemplifies the art of putting principles into practice, enacting the geography curriculum. The focus is on the curriculum as it is encountered by the students. It shows the importance of carefully created ‘curriculum artefacts’.
Module 3
Video Case Studies
Short self-made video case studies of curriculum leadership, to help practitioners reflect on their work as ‘curriculum leaders’. Focussing on content selection and sequencing, and pedagogic strategy.
Module 4
Curriculum Leadership & Advocacy
Further develops the idea of curriculum leadership (and not limited only to geography education). Specialist teachers become ‘advocates’ for the aims and purposes of their teaching. The capabilities approach helps them do this.