Current scene – why ASDAN’s methodology is effective

Ofsted’s ‘Not Yet Good Enough’ PSHE report (2013) included the following key recommendations:

• implementing systems to effectively track pupils’ progress in PSHE education

• monitoring pupils’ engagement in extra-curricular activities that develop their personal and social skills

• raising teachers’ expectations of the quality of pupils’ work in PSHE education

Current scene – why ASDAN’s methodology is effective

The Pupil Premium ToolkitProfessor Steve Higgins (Durham University 2011)

A number of the most successful approaches are core features of the ASDAN “learning to learn” methodology for example:

Collaborative learning Moderate impact for very low cost

Effective Feedback High impact for low cost

Meta-cognition & High impact for low costSelf-regulation

Peer tutoring High impact for low cost

Social & emotional learning Moderate impact for very low cost

Current scene – why ASDAN’s methodology is effective

UWE research on ASDAN impact on GCSE

Research that specifically relates to the impact ofASDAN CoPE on the achievement of GCSE Englishand GCSE 5 A*-C was published in May 2012.

This research shows a significant improvement inlearners in receipt of Free School Meals; not onlydoes it ‘work’ but it actually helps to close theattainment gap.

Overview of ASDAN

• Bristol-based educational charity providing courses to thousands of UK and international schools, colleges, youth centres and training providers

• Awarding organisation for QCF, NQF & SCQF qualifications approved by all awarding authorities in the UK

• Recognised by UCAS

• Highlighted in Nuffield Review as exemplary contemporary practice

• Approved under Sections 96 and 97 by DfE

• Assessors are actively engaged in moderation process

• Sharing of good practice and ideas through local networks

ASDAN PDPs and Short CoursesThe complete range

Bronze, Silver, Gold Personal Development Programmes

one book for all three programmes with a shared curriculum

ASDAN PDPs and Short CoursesThe complete range

Activities with Peer TutoringAdventure and ResidentialAnimal CareBeliefs and ValuesCareers and Experiencing WorkCricketCitizenshipDisability and Sports AwarenessEnglish LanguageEnterpriseEnvironmental Expressive ArtsFoodWise FootballGeographyHistory

ASDAN PDPs and Short CoursesThe complete range

InternationalIslam and Citizenship EducationLanguages LeadershipMathematicsPeer MentoringPersonal FinancePSHERoadWiseRSA Opening MindsRugby Sex and Relationships EducationSports and FitnessVolunteering

Programme structureRequirementsAll ASDAN Programmes have the same structure based around the following 6 requirements:1. The Student Book

This is the curriculum and contains a selection of graded challenges. It also contains essential recording documents. Each student must have the relevant Student Book.

2. The Portfolio of EvidenceAn organised collection of material that provesthe challenges have been done.

Suitable evidence might include:

Programme structure

Requirements

3. Skills SheetsThese sheets help the learner to formalise the Planning and Reviewing process and to develop specific skills when students carry out their chosen challenges.

4. Summary of Achievement An opportunity to highlight achievement and describe the skills used in completing the award.

5. Personal StatementA means of encouraging the learner to reflect on what they were good at and what they need to improve.

6. Record of ProgressAn important page that records the challenges completed and the credits gained.

Programme structure

Part 2 Programme structureIdentifying skills

As students progress through any ASDAN Programmethey are expected to think about the skills they have used:

Skills I used:

Teamwork

Learning

Coping with Problems

Use of English

Use of Maths

Use of IT

How to ‘add value’

Improved attainment at GCSE

The completion of the ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness (CoPE) at Level 2 has a statistically significant association with improved attainment in GCSE qualifications.

For more information relating to the UWE research report, visit:www.asdan.org.uk/About_ASDAN/uwe_research_report

Improved attainment at GCSE

Teachers and young people report that CoPE boosts confidence, self-esteem, motivation and attendance.