What does effective curriculum design look like in today’s classrooms? And how can planning approaches support both student engagement and teacher agency?

Dr Sophie Specjal speaks with Auburn South Primary School’s Rhian ap Rees and Darien Hunte, along with Professor John Quay from the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education. They explore a framework developed by Professor Quay that combines backward design with inquiry-based learning, and share practical examples of how creative, collaborative planning is making a difference in the classroom.

John Quay is a Professor at the University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Education.

Rhian ap Rees is Assistant Principal at Auburn South Primary School.

Darien Hunte teaches Year 4 at Auburn South Primary School.

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