1. A.P.H.T.A Planning in TIOF 17 th February 2012

2. A sure foundation! EDC is a small and compact education authority 8 Primary Schools, 2 High Schools History of joint planning & in-service Regular HT meetings – keeping an eye on the ball History of representation on Local/National bodies: - A.P.H.T.A - C.H.A.P.S - R.E.D.G History of cluster/Authority planning

3. Pushing at an open door! Cfe developments high profile – Literacy, numeracy, H&WB (inclusion in SIP) Money downloaded for developments - strategy group Argued for parity for R.E. Inclusion in SIP for Catholic schools Successful bid for funding - £25 000 over 3 years QIO with responsibility for Catholic schools – school reviews

4. Starting points Joint in-service – all schools/all staff Joint improvement plan – ongoing review Management group – all Catholic schools Partnership with Archdiocese, Education Scotland & Glasgow University Developing picture of TIOF Identified ‘jumping in’ point

5. Jump in! Introduction to TIOF: From rationale to practicalities: Section 1 – nature & purpose Section 2 – Strands of faith – framework Section 3 – a Devine pedagogy – approaches Section 1: Role & responsibilities of a catholic teacher The catholic school – a Charter The Rationale

6. Jump in! Section 2 The ‘why’ of what we teach Focused on: Creed – We believe Scripture & tradition – We learn…. Core teaching – We understand Every strand of faith follows the same format: We believe, we learn, we understand Focus on each Strand & interconnectedness

7. Jump in! Section 3: Jesus as teacher Approaches to learning & teaching Resonates with ‘good’ learning & teaching: - Active learning - Cooperative learning - Reciprocal teaching etc. Etc. Observation – Reciprocal & SMT Use of Scripture Importance of a unified experience – Home/Parish/School

8. From core learning - back Ready for core learning? Read core learning – discuss what it means Look at progression – How do the Strands of faith connect? Can you see the connection between the sections of TIOF? Examine core learning in terms of: - themes - Liturgical Calendar

9. EDC – One model Need to involve all staff Annual joint in-service: Partnership - Adult level - Class level Mentor in every school Lead teachers in EDC Involvement of school chaplains Importance of management group Constant evaluation & review