{"id":5576,"date":"2022-09-08T10:31:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-08T09:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/?p=5576"},"modified":"2024-09-10T08:41:06","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T07:41:06","slug":"pedagogy-is-yours-distinct-from-your-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/pedagogy-is-yours-distinct-from-your-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"What is pedagogy and why is it important in the primary school?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-pedagogy\"><strong>What is pedagogy?<\/strong><\/h5><p><a href=\"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/cornerstones-curriculum\/pedagogy\/\">Pedagogy<\/a>, pronounced peh\u00b7duh\u00b7go\u00b7jee, originates from the Greek word paidagogos, comprising of two root words: paidos (child) and agogos (leader). Today, we use the word pedagogy to mean the art or science of teaching children, but it is often confused with the curriculum itself. However, as Ofsted point out in their consultation on the 2019\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/consultations\/education-inspection-framework-2019-inspecting-the-substance-of-education\/education-inspection-framework-2019-inspecting-the-substance-of-education\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">education inspection framework<\/a>, \u2018The curriculum is also distinct from pedagogy.\u2019<\/p><p>Put simply, pedagogy is the way that the teacher delivers the content of the curriculum, the teaching style used and the theories employed. Teachers may use different pedagogical approaches depending on the age of the children, the content being delivered and the research they have read.<\/p><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-md\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-xxs\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-pedagogy-important\"><strong>Why is pedagogy important?<\/strong><\/h5><p>The National College for Teaching &amp; Leadership advise that \u2018a consistent, shared language within and between schools and phases\u2019 should be developed to \u2018support high standards.\u2019<\/p><p>Having an established pedagogy across your school can bring learners many benefits. In the first instance when there is a consistent shared language and approach, children progress seamlessly across year groups as they can focus on what they need to learn rather than learning new ways to learn. Because of this, a well-considered pedagogy can help children move beyond basic memorisation and comprehension to complex learning processes like analysis, evaluation and creation. Consistency of approach also enables children to employ good learning habits and helps them to understand expectations.<\/p><p>In terms of teachers, having a shared approach to teaching and learning can give confidence in collaboration, better sharing of expertise and experiences, and support ECT\u2019s.<\/p><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-md\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-default\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-schools-decide-on-their-pedagogy\"><strong>How do schools decide on their pedagogy<\/strong><\/h5><p>Pedagogy is a continually evolving phenomenon. Researchers are constantly evaluating how children learn and how schools can take account of research-based ideas when&nbsp;<a href=\"\/six-steps-of-curriculum-design\/\">designing their approaches<\/a>&nbsp;to curriculum delivery.<\/p><p>Once a school has decided upon its approach, all stakeholders need to be clear about how to deliver their curriculum and on what pedagogy it is constructed.<\/p><p>Schools with an explicit pedagogy are much more able to participate in a professional dialogue about how children learn and have a clear and&nbsp;coherent approach&nbsp;to teaching across the school.<\/p><p>During the process of deciding on the best pedagogy for their school,&nbsp;<a href=\"\/why-subject-leadership-is-crucial-to-the-success-of-your-primary-curriculum\/\">leaders and teachers<\/a>&nbsp;may ask themselves questions, such as:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How can we make our school curriculum accessible to all our learners?<\/li>\n\n<li>What beliefs do we hold about learning, and how will they be linked to our curriculum?<\/li>\n\n<li>What evidence or research do we want to build our approach upon?<\/li>\n\n<li>Do we need to adapt any aspect of an evidence-based approach to better suit our unique needs?<\/li>\n\n<li>How can we ensure that we present the curriculum so that the information can be retained and used to support new learning?<\/li>\n\n<li>How can we ensure that the children become independent learners, problem solvers and creative thinkers?<\/li>\n\n<li>What balance do we want between teacher and child talk?<\/li>\n\n<li>Do we want active or passive learners?<\/li>\n\n<li>What else do we want to provide for our children besides declarative knowledge?<\/li><\/ul><p>Most importantly, the pedagogy chosen by any school should reflect the needs of the learner and the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/news\/curriculum-intent-for-primary-schools\/\">beliefs of the school<\/a>&nbsp;and should enable the curriculum to be taught effectively.<\/p><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-md\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-default\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-does-ofsted-say-about-pedagogy\"><strong>What does Ofsted say about pedagogy?<\/strong><\/h5><p>Ofsted expect schools to have developed an&nbsp;ambitious, carefully planned and&nbsp;<a href=\"\/sequenced-curriculum\/\">sequenced curriculum<\/a>&nbsp;and expect teachers to deliver the curriculum well. The inspectorate does not advocate any specific pedagogy.<\/p><p>However, the inspectorate does state that in implementing the curriculum, leaders and teachers should have good subject and pedagogical knowledge. Ofsted include the following judgement aspect for inspectors when looking at the effectiveness of leadership and management: \u2018leaders focus on improving staff\u2019s subject, pedagogical and pedagogical content knowledge to enhance the teaching of the curriculum and the appropriate use of assessment.\u2019<\/p><p>Teachers are expected to&nbsp;present subject matter clearly and in sequence, and to help children to remember what they have been taught. Ofsted also stress that teachers must enable learners to integrate new knowledge into larger concepts. Any pedagogical approach must ensure that these criteria are met.<\/p><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-md\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-default\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-cornerstones-approach-to-teaching-and-learning\"><strong>The Cornerstones approach to teaching and learning<\/strong><\/h5><p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/cornerstones-curriculum\/pedagogy\/\">Cornerstones pedagogy<\/a> is based on four distinct stages and built on a variety of different aspects of educational and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flipsnack.com\/cornerstoneseducation\/booklet-1-evidence-informed-learning.html\">cognitive research<\/a>.<\/p><p>These stages are Engage, Develop, Innovate and Express, also known as the Four Cornerstones. These four distinct stages give clear direction for both teaching and learning. However, while the Four Cornerstones provide schools with a basis on which to deliver the curriculum, the beauty is that the finer details of content can be adapted to meet a school\u2019s context and any research they have undertaken.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-engage-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9fd33648ad9efa1575ba163ec7e18801\" id=\"h-engage\">Engage<\/h5><p>Engage is a short stage in which children take part in a memorable experience to stimulate their curiosity, ask questions and make links to their prior learning. In some cases, children are invited to reflect on prior knowledge and reflect what they know already about any key concepts or thematic content. Where necessary, introductory knowledge sessions are taught to equip children with new knowledge they need to engage in the deeper learning of their project.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-develop-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-365afbf2549c3f64e2e19602836783b0\" id=\"h-develop\">Develop<\/h5><p>Develop is a longer stage of learning, where children delve more deeply into the knowledge and skills required to understand and build their conceptual understanding. Learning is well-sequenced and interconnected and builds over time through a series of sequenced and interconnected lessons. Children are provided with opportunities to work in different ways, in small or large groups, or as individuals. In this way, children continue to build their social skills, oracy, tolerance and co-operation.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-innovate-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e78e5e148edade8d990f03f536aa803\" id=\"h-innovate\">Innovate<\/h5><p>The Innovate stage provides crucial opportunities for children to retrieve previous knowledge and skills in order to apply them in new contexts. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/cornerstones-curriculum\/thematic-curriculum-2\/\">thematic curriculum<\/a>, the Innovate stage takes a more practical, problem-solving approach where children can work together to invent, create, use and apply their learned knowledge and skills. In the <a href=\"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/cornerstones-curriculum\/sequenced-curriculum-2\/\">sequenced curriculum<\/a>, children are provided with a provocation or challenge and a more structured Innovate Journal to record their thoughts and ideas.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-be0d6408ebe51248590a5a957b4cd0ef\" id=\"h-express\">Express<\/h5><p>In the Express stage, children are given opportunities to reflect on their learning, test their knowledge and celebrate their achievements. During this stage, there are many opportunities for speaking and listening to others and articulating understanding.\u00a0 In the <a href=\"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/cornerstones-curriculum\/sequenced-curriculum-2\/\">sequenced curriculum<\/a>, low-stakes quizzes or more formal tests are provided to help teachers to assess children\u2019s learning.<\/p><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-md\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-default\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-default\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asking-questions\"><strong>Asking Questions<\/strong><\/h5><p>Asking the right questions is a vital part of the pedagogical process. Listed below are just some of the question types you may find in lesson and project plans as a result of the Cornerstones pedagogy.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-engage-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e006388eab6834ef386f4b937fcb8c0f\" id=\"h-engage-0\">Engage<\/h5><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What do you know about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What do you already know about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What have you previously learned about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What do you want to find out more about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What interests you about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What would happen if\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>Why do you think that\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>Can you explain why\u2026?<\/li><\/ul><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-develop-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-04bf4980af55d25ec10c59c651384cb3\" id=\"h-develop-0\">Develop<\/h5><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What do you already know about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What is\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>Why does?<\/li>\n\n<li>Can you explain why\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>Why is that important?<\/li>\n\n<li>How does that link to\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>How does that relate to\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>How does that compare with\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What do you think, so far, about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What have you found out about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>Why did that happen\u2026?<\/li><\/ul><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-innovate-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3983b77be91025d0e63d6c52724188b9\" id=\"h-innovate-0\">Innovate<\/h5><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What is the problem with\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What do you know about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>How can you apply what you already know to this situation?<\/li>\n\n<li>What do you need to do first?<\/li>\n\n<li>What do you recall about\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>Can you think of ways to solve this problem?<\/li>\n\n<li>How many ideas can you think of?<\/li>\n\n<li>Which is your best idea?<\/li>\n\n<li>What resources will you need?<\/li>\n\n<li>What is your plan?<\/li>\n\n<li>Why do you think that?<\/li>\n\n<li>How can you improve\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>How might you change\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>Is it working\u2026?<\/li>\n\n<li>What happens next\u2026?<\/li><\/ul><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-176c3429bb2048dd5c9237f1202753f6\" id=\"h-express-0\">Express<\/h5><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>What do you know now that you didn\u2019t know at the start of this lesson\/project?<\/li>\n\n<li>Which part of the project did you find most challenging?<\/li>\n\n<li>What progress have you made during this&nbsp;project?<\/li>\n\n<li>Which skills have you mastered?<\/li>\n\n<li>How was learning connected in this lesson\/project to what you have learned previously?<\/li>\n\n<li>How would you like to share\/present what you have&nbsp;learned?<\/li>\n\n<li>What do you think you need to revisit?<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-default\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"align wp-block-cornerblocks-csedu-spacer\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"spacer-md\"><\/div>\n        <\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-more-about-pedagogy\"><strong>More about pedagogy<\/strong><\/h5><p>If you\u2019ve enjoyed this blog and want to know more about developing a whole-school pedagogy, you may also enjoy our podcast discussion with Jonathan Lear, award-winning Deputy Headteacher, Curriculum Adviser and author. We discuss Jonathan\u2019s curriculum development work, his thinking on pedagogy, curriculum principles and purpose.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"\/curriculum-principles-purpose-and-pedagogy-with-jonathan-lear\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"142\" src=\"https:\/\/cornerstoneseducation.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Curriculum-principles-purpose-and-pedagogy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5627\"\/><\/a><\/figure><p><em>This blog was updated in September 2024. 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