Design for learning

Design learning based on curriculum and pedagogical knowledge, assessment information and an understanding of each learner’s strengths, interests, needs, identity, language and cultures.

Key Indicators:
• Select teaching approaches, resources and learning and assessment activities based on a thorough knowledge of curriculum content, pedagogy, progressions in learning and the learners.
• Gather, analyse and use appropriate assessment information, identifying progress and needs of learners to design clear next steps in learning and to identify additional supports or adaptations that may be required.
• Design and plan culturally responsive, evidence-based approaches that reflect the local community and Tiriti o Waitangi partnership in New Zealand.
• Harness the rich capital that learners bring by providing culturally responsive and engaging contexts for learners.
• Design learning that is informed by national policies and priorities.

Questions I have asked myself:

- What are the aims of my unit/programme?

- How do my aims link to learning outcomes and the NZ Curriculum?

- What resources can I use? • What teaching strategies can I use?

- Do I need to check/update my knowledge of content?

- Can I make real world connections to my unit of work?

- Who can best advise me on content knowledge and planning?

- How can I ensure that I meet the wide range of learning needs in my class? (How do my students' best learn?)

- What do my students already know?

- How do I access and use appropriate data to ensure my programmes are effective?

- What do I take into account when planning programmes of work for groups and individuals?