What?
The ICLs provide a range of active learning experiences that assist teachers in making the revised Northern Ireland Curriculum come alive. They are a means of developing the overall aim and objectives of the curriculum and the principles that underpin it: Connected Learning, Cross-Curricular Skills Development and Assessment for Learning.
Why?
The ICLs were developed to support teachers with the implementation of a more flexible curriculum. The aim was to highlight how the Areas of Learning within the curriculum can be connected through successful topic work. They provide a wide range of suggested learning intentions, activities and resources that to help you plan topics that are relevant to the needs, interests and abilities of children. While the ICLs provide suggestions it is very important to incorporate children’s ideas. These can be used as starting points or for pursuing a topic in more depth.
Who?
The ICLs available here are for teachers of Years 6 & 7. More are on the way for Years 3 & 4. There are also ICLs available for Years 4/5 & 5/6 - these can be ordered from the distribution team in CCEA (02890 261228).
The materials were developed by CCEA and written by practising teachers from across all five Education and Library Boards and officers from a range of educational partners.
Introduction PDF, 944 KB
Around the WorldPDF, 906 KB
Eco WarriorsPDF, 441 KB
In the NewsPDF, 793 KB
Needs and WantsPDF, 431 KB
Thinking Through the PastPDF, 1.4 MB
Wonderful WorldPDF, 818 KB