Topic (Humanities)
Topic Learning Journey
Vision (Intent)
‘Explore, Create, Discover’
Students at our school will be taught a topic curriculum which is diverse and filled with new and interesting learning experiences. They will explore their local surroundings and its history, as well as discover the difference between where we live and other places around the country and the wider world. Our topic teaching will create global citizens who can think both critically and creatively to solve problems. Through the topic curriculum our students will develop in their understanding and tolerance of the world around them – the people, the places the processes – and this will feed their curiosity. Through a creative curriculum our students will learn to express themselves in a range of situations and methods which they will be able to use in all aspects of their lives. Students will find lots of opportunities to build on their learning outside of the classroom, visit places of interest connected to their learning and be exposed to cultural capital.
Key words – Diverse, Explore, Discover, Differences, Critical, Creative, Problem Solving, Tolerance, Curiosity, Expression.
End Points (Impact)
- Make connections between themselves and the world around them
- Form opinions about their world and the world from different perspectives
- Think both critically and creatively to solve problems
- Show tolerance and understanding of the world around them
- Be creative and show understanding and influence from around the world.
Domains of Knowledge (Implementation)
Subject areas covered by Topic curriculum
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Rivelin and Loxley |
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Geography |
History |
Beliefs and Ethics |
Music |
Modern Foreign Languages |
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Rivelin Only |
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Art |
Design and Technology |
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Abstract concepts as central links to topic focuses
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Equality |
Service |
Happiness |
Peace |
Stewardship |
Faith |
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Beauty |
Survival |
Rights |
Passion |
Common Good |
Duty |
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Choice |
Diversity |
Cohesion |
Reform |
Power |
Change |
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Class |
Living |
Democracy |
Trust |
Responsibility |
Adversity |
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Consent |
Tradition |
Identity |
Truth |
Creativity |
Conflict |
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Justice |
Good |
Love |
Value |
Protest |
Compassion |
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Friendship |
Resilience |
Mercy |
Virtue |
Judgement |
Failure |
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Free Will |
Evil |
Forgiveness |
Freedom |
Loyalty |
Spirituality |
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Community |
Pride |
Media |
Integration |
Discrimination |
Belief |
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Fear |
Success |
Individuality |
Care |
Sacrifice |
Dreams |
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Strength |
Segregation |
Weakness |
Fairness |
Consequences |
Influence |
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Belonging |
Sustainability |
Prejudice |
Oppression |
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Critical Learner Skills developed in Topic Curriculum
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Discover |
Create |
Explore |
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Plan and research
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Show flexibility
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Recognise that they can impact their environment and community |
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Analyse and evaluate |
Organise time and resources |
Show a commitment to justice |
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Show Empathy
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Communicate their learning in relevant ways |
Recognise their roles as Global citizens |
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Show a commitment to judgement |
Work towards a goal
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Communicate their learning in relevant ways |
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Explore issues, events and problems from different perspectives |
Adapt ideas as circumstances change
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Show empathy
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Support conclusions using reasoned arguments and evidence |
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Communicate their learning in relevant ways |
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Road Map