APHTA

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APHTA

• Planning in RERC
• 17th February 2012

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Aim

• To develop a clear understanding of effective
  planning in RERC at- Whole school level-
  Class Level (Year)- Class level (Thematic)
• To think about the best way to take planning
  forward across the Archdiocese

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General points

• Interconnected Strands of faith
• Thematic approach
• Liturgical calendar other themes
• Quadrilateral planningClassSchoolHomeParish
• Teachers do not have all the answers

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Having faith in the curriculum

• Bridge between This is our faith and Cfe
• Based on values and vision for Catholic Education
• Three tier planning One way of organising
  curriculum
• Core learning is key
• Assessment focused on overall outcome Key core
  learning

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Quadrilateral Planning

• Class Core learning, Needs/talents/interests of
  pupils
• School Link into season and respond to needs of
  pupils
• Home Experience of family life out of school
• Parish Partnership, Liturgical seasons and
  needs of Parish

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Whole School Plan
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Stage Plans - Year
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Thematic Planners
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The Process

• Look at whole year planner not all class based
• Think of class / home / school / Parish
• Fill in liturgical year
• Think of main themes of year based on existing
  knowledge
• Plan for each term / month?
• Add in experiences and outcomes and core
  learning?
• Ensure coverage

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In school?

• Think about adding activities / resources
• Start to plan for each theme using thematic
  planners
• Share idea with colleagues
• Ensure planner for each stage
• Might want to think of how RERC can be used as a
  context for other learning.
• Share across the schools

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Impact

• Common ground Home/School/Parish
• Depth of prayer life
• Depth of knowledge understanding
• Professional dialogue around TIOF
• Children parents increased interest
• Everyone wants to know more reading planning