Curriculum Alignment – Challenges and Opportunities

In this webinar Dr Lisa-Maria Muller, Head of Research and Policy at the Chartered College of Teaching will explore the concept of curriculum alignment, I.e.: the alignment between curriculum intentions (what governments want children to learn), implemented curricula (i.e. what is being taught in schools) and assessed curricula (i.e. what is ultimately assessed in exams). She will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of closely aligned curricula and the limitations of (only) teaching to the  The talk will then explore the important role of teachers and leaders in adapting curricula to their local contexts to meet students’ needs.