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In the development of the new city of Milton Keynes some fresh concepts in educational provision have emerged. Of interest is the Stant:nbury Campus. At the time the film was made the resource cent...re that is to be central to three schcols on the campus was being used by the first school Bridgewater Hall, as its premises. The film focuses on the curricular and organisational innovations the new school under its director Geoffrey Cooksey, has introduced. It touches on the concepts of shared time, which is interdisciplinary in nature and allows for different-sized groups of pupils to be taught; "Day Ten"; which frees every second Friday from timetable constraint to allow pupils to follow activities of their own choice from a wide selection of provided alternatives; the "faculty" structure in which academic and examination requirements are met; and the way in which the school and the campus propose to serve as a centre of the community as well as fulfilling the traditional role of the school. The film forms part of a larger case study which includes a folder of related printed materials.
In the development of the new city of Milton Keynes some fresh concepts in educational provision have emerged. Of interest is the Stant:nbury Campus. At the time the film was made the resource cent...re that is to be central to three schcols on the campus was being used by the first school Bridgewater Hall, as its premises. The film focuses on the curricular and organisational innovations the new school under its director Geoffrey Cooksey, has introduced. It touches on the concepts of shared time, which is interdisciplinary in nature and allows for different-sized groups of pupils to be taught; "Day Ten"; which frees every second Friday from timetable constraint to allow pupils to follow activities of their own choice from a wide selection of provided alternatives; the "faculty" structure in which academic and examination requirements are met; and the way in which the school and the campus propose to serve as a centre of the community as well as fulfilling the traditional role of the school. The film forms part of a larger case study which includes a folder of related printed materials.
| Module code and title: | E203, Curriculum design and development |
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| Item code: | E203; 06 |
| First transmission date: | 01-05-1976 |
| Published: | 1976 |
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| Duration: | 00:24:14 |
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| Producer: | David Seligman |
| Contributors: | David Barlex; Mike Golby; Bob Moon; Richard Pring |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Bridgewater Hall curriculum; Day Ten; Faculty structure; Shared time; Stantonbury Campus; Student/staff opinion |
| Footage description: | The opening sequence shows Geoff Cooksey, headmaster of Stantonbury Campus, expressing his views on curriculum. Over film of the Campus, Mike Golby describes how it will eventually appear. Use of animated plan of the Campus. Film of a staff meeting taking place just before the school opens. The curriculum, which is based on the idea of 'shared time' is discussed. Teachers say what subjects they believe lend themselves to 'shared time', and Cooksey explains the purpose of Day 10, a totally free day Using an animated diagram Golby shows how the school's timetable is constructed. Film of the resource centre, whose object is described by Mike Grant. Golby describes how projects are used to encourage individualised learning. Film of one such project, and of a maths class and a science lesson in progress. Film of English and Drama being taught in shared time. Lower school children are seen engaged in project work. Film of Day 10 activities in progress. Golby provides commentary in voice-over. Children are seen on a canal-side walk, playing bridge and having a discussion. Pat Anderson, Head of the Progress Dept., is observed assessing a small boy's abilities, doing careers counselling and discussing assembly with children. Filmed examples of how Stantonbury is involved with the local community. A mother is seen offering to help in school activities, and local housing estates are shown. Film of a public meeting aimed as encouraging good community relations. The programme ends with Cooksey re-stating in interview his belief in striking a balance between 'shared time' and faculty study. |
| Master spool number: | 6HT/71880 |
| Production number: | 00525_6116 |
| Videofinder number: | 3430 |
| Available to public: | no |
