Curriculum for Excellence
The introduction and implementation of CfE represents a major change in Scottish education. The new curricular guidelines, brought into Scottish schools in April 2010, operate at all stages (3-18 years) and employ innovative approaches to learning and teaching.
The aim of CfE is to create an education system fit for the modern world and to improve young people’s successes, attainment and life opportunities. The new curricular guidelines present the chance for all young people to benefit from first-hand experiences outdoors, be that in school grounds, urban green spaces, countryside or in wilder environments.
“The core values of Curriculum for Excellence resonate with long-standing key concepts of outdoor learning. Challenge, enjoyment, relevance, depth, development of the whole person and an adventurous approach to learning are at the core of outdoor pedagogy. The outdoor environment encourages staff and students to see each other in a different light, building positive relationships and improving self-awareness and understanding of others.” (Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning, 2010)
This pack is structured around the curricular design. It focuses upon the experiences and outcomes that can be achieved by each pupil and links to their educational journey.
Curricular design
The values underpinning CfE are wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity. The curricular design is based on the following seven principles:
• Challenge and enjoyment • Breadth • Progression • Depth • Personalisation and choice • Coherence • Relevance
The purpose of CfE is encapsulated in the four capacities which enable each child or young person to be a:
• Successful learner • Confident individual • Responsible citizen • Effective contributor
Every child is entitled to have a broad general education from early years until the completion of the third level experiences and outcomes. By recognising and planning learning around different contexts and experiences CfE aims to make better connections across learning.
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