The Quest is a curriculum platform designed for Stage 4 learning (Year 8). The curriculum platform is developed around a grid based on an understanding of the work of Bloom’s taxonomy and Gardner’s multiple intelliengences. It draws from the science, history and geography curricula. The Quest platform enables teachers to integrate different curricula into a self-directed ‘Quest’ for the students, which in itself enhances the work undertaken by students over the previous five years. Teachers have very intentionally placed the curriculum into a framework that is as much about 21st century learning skills, as it is mandated state-mandated content. SCIL/NBCS draws from the work of www.p21.org as it seeks to create engaging and relevant curriculum experiences for students in a learning continuum from primary years, through middle years to senior years.
Really exciting to see furniture created with the assistance of @UFMsolutions @daviegordon spreading into other schools. In these two photos @UFMsolutions took furniture and learning concepts from conversations and developmental work at NBCS/SCIL and created this fantastic playground for learning at Bradfield College, Sydney. Why would you ever buy another old paradigm desk and chair again?
It is part of the vision of SCIL that all schools shift from the factory-model of schooling to a 21st century multi-modal learning, enhanced by the use of mobile technologies. Come and visit us :)
Some more photos in the SCIL Building - Year 7 in action. One comment here - that bears no connection to any student in any of these photos - but it is fascinating watching some of the students with ADHD manage their situation very effectively by choosing furniture that allows for a level of restlessness that does not disturb anyone. Such an interesting quote too “I like working on the pods because teachers can help me, rather than tell me off”. If we chose different furniture and different spaces, we maybe would have a lot less ritalin prescribed for students.
