Disciplinary literacy is a teaching method that helps pupils develop the skills to read, write, and think like experts in a specific subject. It’s also known as subject-specific or academic literacy. It can offer a powerful approach for schools to consider implementing in their school to improve equity of curriculum access.
This staff meeting starter will provide opportunities for staff and subject leaders to consider what disciplinary literacy involves and how they can collaborate to ensure it is done well across the school.
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Ofsted’s subject research reviews highlight the importance of subject-specific vocabulary in gaining a secure understanding of the subject. It might be worth revisiting the subject review for any subjects you lead, to remind yourself of strong practice in specific subjects.
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