New Teachers
Preparation and timescales
What can I do now to prepare for Curriculum for Excellence?
It would be a good idea to think hard about your own personal values and how these fit with those of Curriculum for Excellence.
Then ask yourself:
How will Curriculum for Excellence translate into practice in my classroom?
How can I ensure that my future teaching style contributes to the four capacities?
How can I ensure that my lessons include:
- challenge and enjoyment
- depth
- personalisation and choice
- relevance?
The Word file: 'Starter Kit' (36KB) and Word file: 'Reflection Kit' (71KB) are available from the website and provide further suggestions for thinking about the values, purposes and principles of the new curriculum.
What are the expected timescales?
| Date | Expected progress: |
| January 2007 | Concentrated work to refine and finalise guidance on the curriculum.
Engagement and CPD ongoing. |
| March 2007 | Minister's response to Teachers for Excellence debate published. |
| March 2007 | Building the Curriculum 2 - Active learning in the early years published. |
| Autumn and Winter 2007 | Publish guidance on the curriculum. |
| School year 2007-2008 | Work begins on planning for full adoption of Curriculum for Excellence. |
| School year 2008-2009 | Implementation begins. |
| School year 2008-2009 | Planning is finalised. |
| School year 2009-2010 | Educational Centres and Schools across Scotland work on the delivery of new curriculum. |