This book contains links and articles related to developing and improving departments.

Take a look at Dave Stacey's article on Developing a Key Stage Plan,  - there's a related link, at the bottom of this page, to a proposal for a curriculum review meeting, which was successfully used at a meeting here at LHS.

Recently added is an experiemental CPD "webquest" for teachers anxious to explore the use of ICT for teaching and learning.

Please do leave a comment if you take a look at or use these resources.

Why do it?

It's often useful to introduce students to the requirements of the exam, so that they understand what it takes to write (and it is usually write) a successful piece of examined work.

Past Answers

You know, from the radio show!

== The basic game ==

This could be an excellent plenary session, especially in small groups.  The subject matter is written on cards, that are shuffled and placed on a deck.  Participants draw a card and have to talk for a minute on that subject.

== Make it harder ==

You could strictly follow the rules of the radio game, where participants must talk for a minute without:

- Repetition (other than the exact words on the card),- Deviation (saying something untrue or silly)- Hesitation (umming or erring).

You could choose which rules you're going to follow, and which you're not. 

Use movement or a tableau to "show me a concept".

This often works best with groups further down the years, but occasionally a group of 6th formers will get into it.  The basic idea is that the students are put in groups and given a concept (or sometimes concepts) to represent.  They're only allowed to use their bodies, no probs, no signs and, most importantly, no talking, to illustrate the concept.  They have to illustrate it using up to 45 seconds of movement and ending with a strong "still" picture.

When using concepts that are new to the students then scaffolding materials, texts, pictures have to be used to help the students access the concept, otherwise this is an excellent way of revising or looking at topics from another angle.