Thoughts About the Art & Design Curriculum by Paul Carney

By Paul Carney

In this video Paul Carney discusses his thoughts about the Art & Design Curriculum, Pedagogy and the Four Curriculum Models.


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Be Consistent


Be Mindful Of Hidden Assessment


Make Assessment Inclusive


Attainment And Progress Are Two Very Different Things


Make Assessment a Classroom Tool For Improvement


Assess a Broad Range of Art Abilities Over Time, Linked To Your Curriculum


Know Your Pupils’ Starting Points


Identify What It Is You Want To Assess


Aluminium Foil Printing by Paul Carney


Doppleganger Drawing


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Visualisation Drawing


Adaptation Drawing


Trial and Error Drawing


Methodical Drawing


Serendipity Drawing