'Building the Curriculum 3' does not provide a set of templates which can be applied across the system - there will be the need for models to be developed at local level to address local needs and circumstances.
In these videos, George Smuga, a former professional adviser to the Scottish Government Curriculum Division, highlights some of the innovative features of 'Building the Curriculum 3', in particular its emphasis on freedom and responsibility.
George Smuga, Professional Adviser, Scottish Government Curriculum Division, 2008The word framework is absolutely critical in terms of understanding what the document is. Unlike like previous curriculum documents and curriculum reforms, 'Building the Curriculum 3' does not provide a centralised model that teachers can take out of the pages and apply across Scotland. What it does is it defines a new landscape for curriculum planning - it's now up to the profession to use that framework to supply in the details.
In this video, George Smuga introduces 'Building the Curriculum 3'.
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Curriculum planning
In this video, George Smuga discusses the key role of 'Building the Curriculum 3' as a document for curriculum planners.
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