Excellence in education CLIL Conference Florence October 2013 Ann Gibson Regional Manager Europe...

Excellence in education

CLIL ConferenceFlorence October 2013

Ann GibsonRegional ManagerEurope

Cambridge International Examinations

Thanks

The Principal and staff from ISIS Gobetti-Volta school in Bagno a Ripoli

Mrs Elisabetta Paoli – vice Principal and Cambridge Exams Officer

The Principal Mrs Gallo and Cambridge Co-ordinator Mrs Noli from Luigi Galvani Bologna

Mrs Rosalba Machetti from Antonio Pesenti Cascina

All Principals and teachers from Cambridge schools attending

Schools from the Florence region attending

Distinguished guests and the authorities from the Province of Florence

Mr Simon Lind from CUP

Who are we? - The Cambridge Assessment Group

What do we do? - Cambridge International Examinations

The world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for

5 to 19 year olds

Develops successful students in

over 160 countries

Valued by over 9,000 schools worldwide

Growing fast – worldwide entries increased by

20% the past year

Why do schools chose Cambridge?

Part of the University of Cambridge

Not-for-profit

Investment in education

Excellence in education

Learner-centred approach

Internationally recognised

Progressive and flexible

Comprehensive support

Why do schools chose Cambridge?

We develop Cambridge learners and Cambridge teachers who are:

Confident

Responsible

Reflective

Innovative

Engaged

Learner-centred approach

Developing skills for the 21st Century

What do we offer? – the Cambridge stages of education

Cambridge Secondary 1

Cambridge Checkpoint

Cambridge ICT Starters

Cambridge IGCSE®

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Cambridge Pre-U

Cambridge Secondary 111 to 14 years*

Cambridge Secondary 214 to 16 years*

Cambridge Advanced16 to 19 years*

Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint


Cambridge Primary5 to 11 years*

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Progressive and flexible


Cambridge Primary

Cambridge Primary Checkpoint



Cambridge Checkpoint


Cambridge IGCSE®

Cambridge O Level

Cambridge International AS and A Level

Cambridge Pre-U

*Age ranges are for guidance only

Cambridge Primary5 to 11 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 111 to 14 year olds*

Cambridge Advanced16 to 19 year olds*

Cambridge Secondary 214 to 16 year olds*

Cambridge IGCSE®

The world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to16 year olds

Taught in over 4,000 schools in more than 140 countries

Offered by over 3,000 UK schools

Over 75 subjects available – can be taken in any combination

Builds skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving

Cambridge IGCSE

Available for learners whose first language is English

Develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively

Encourages an appreciation for literature

Curriculum Classroom CommunityQualifications

SubjectsEnglish - First Language

English - Second Language

English Literature

World Literature

Cambridge English

Cambridge IGCSE

Encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill

Form a good basis for more advanced study


SubjectsMathematics

Mathematics – Additional

Mathematics (with coursework)

International Mathematics

Cambridge mathematics

Cambridge IGCSE


Students learn how science is studied and practised

Helps learners become aware that the results of scientific research can have on individuals

SubjectsAgriculture

Biology

Chemistry

Environmental Management

Physical Science

Physics

Science – Combined

Science – Co-ordinated (Double award)

Cambridge sciences

Cambridge IGCSE

Wide range available First Language Second Language Foreign Language

Encourages enjoyment and appreciation of language

Helps learners understand and respond to what they read and hear


SubjectsFirst Language Second Language Foreign Language

Afrikaans

Arabic

Chinese

Czech

Dutch

French

German

Japanese

Korean

Portuguese

Russian

Spanish

Thai

Turkish

Afrikaans

Hindi

IsiZulu

Kazakh

Arabic

Dutch

French

German

Greek

Indonesian

Italian

Japanese

Malay

Mandarin Chinese

Portuguese

Spanish

Spanish – Literature

Cambridge languages

Cambridge IGCSE

Enables learners to gain a deeper insight into the different communities

Builds an understanding of the different cultures that exist around the world


Subjects

Bangladesh Studies

Development Studies

Economics

Geography

Global Perspectives

History

India Studies

Islamiyat

Latin

Pakistan Studies

Religious Studies

Sociology

Cambridge humanities and social sciences

Cambridge IGCSE

Introduce theory and concepts that underpin the subjects

Provide a good opportunity to engage with the subject practically

Provide both a solid foundation for further study

An ideal preparation for the world of work


SubjectsAccountingArt and DesignBusiness StudiesChild DevelopmentComputer StudiesDesign and TechnologyDramaEnterpriseFood and NutritionInformation and CommunicationTechnologyMusicPhysical EducationTravel and Tourism

Cambridge business technical and vocational

Cambridge International Examinations in Italy

Total of 37 Centres – (Cambridge International Schools) expected to rise to 45 July 2014

30 of these offer Italian National Curriculum and 22 are State schools

8 more state schools are expected to become centres in 2013/14 = total of 30

State schools are offering mostly a range of IGCSEs, some offer Secondary 1/Checkpoint/ and some offer AS/ALs

Different range of IGCSE subjects but the most popular are: English Second Language

Biology

Geography

Maths

Physics

History

Cambridge IGCSEs in the Italian state system

Integrated with national curriculum as part of CLIL or internationalisation programme

Could also be run as parallel but separate programme

Different approaches, rates of adoption, range of subjects and methods of implementing

Curriculum models for CLIL and bilingual integration

“There are many ways of organising bilingual education, depending on individual contexts (e.g. resources, environment, language skills, goals). There can be different balances of first language and second language at different stages, starting with the first language, or starting with the second language, or starting with both languages as media of instruction. A curriculum model is based on how many subjects are taught and learnt through each language and over how much time.”

Extract from Implementing the curriculum with Cambridge


begin in a small way by teaching one module or project in English (short term, low intensity)

prepare learners by immersing them in English for a short period – e.g. by teaching all curriculum subjects in English for one school term (short term, high intensity)

teach one or two content subjects in English over several years (long term, low intensity)

teach a substantial part of the curriculum in English over several years (long term, high intensity).


Approach A: Split curriculum learners study some subjects as part of

the national curriculum and other subjects as part of an international curriculum.

double timetabling is avoided. This model is only feasible if equal official

recognition is given to the qualifications taken in both curricula.

Approach B: Shared subject curriculum learners study selected subjects in both the

first language and in English, this could lead to awarding both national and

Cambridge qualifications. The remaining subjects are studied in the first

language.

What is the normal model in Italy?

Shared subject curricula – different approachesThe common subjects could be taught using:

An integrated curriculum: Both national and Cambridge curricula are mapped to identify areas of overlap

and difference, and are then covered this requires curriculum mapping, planning and teacher coordination. Learning is in the same class by a bilingual teacher or two team-teachers. learners can take two qualifications: the national qualification and the Cambridge

qualification in English.

Two separate curricula. The national and Cambridge curricula for a subject are covered in separate

classes and languages, with no mapping of areas of overlap/difference. the curricula are separate, the learner is aware they are going to a national

curriculum class and then to a separate Cambridge (e.g. IGCSE) class. some of the learning may be duplicated. may be easier for the school to organise if it is hard to to produce and teach a

single, integrated curriculum.

What is the normal model in Italy?

Combining Cambridge programmes with national programmes

issues of balance, coherence and consistency are particularly important

Ideally the school curriculum should form a complementary whole rather than two separate curricula

Where there are differences in approach these need to be understood and planned.

better for teaching and assessment methodologies for both systems to be compatible and mutually supportive.

Running a dual programme can create periods of excessive workload and high levels of stress for both learners and teachers.

The leadership team should support teachers and learners by considering these factors

Needs careful design and timetabling to ensure that the programmes are appropriately resourced.

Points for consideration

There is a lot of expertise on implementing IGCSEs within Italian state schools: need to share ideas, exchange expertise, work as teams to help and support each other – not ‘reinvent the wheel’ = a network of Cambridge schools

Cambridge is working increasingly within CLIL and Bilingual projects – Argentina, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, France, Indonesia, Vietnam and elsewhere around the world so specialised training and support is increasing for these contexts = growing expertise and guidance from Cambridge

Support from Cambridge includes a Guide on Implementing a Cambridge Curriculum availabe at: http://www.cie.org.uk/cambridge-for/principals-and-heads/

Things you need to know about using Cambridge qualifications

Schools need to be accredited centres (Cambridge International School - CIS) to access the teaching resources and to offer the examinations in their school

Schools that register as a CIS can offer any subjects at Secondary 1, IGCSE and AS/AL stages (Primary is an extra fee for membership)

There is an annual fee to be a CIS – this is paid yearly unless revenue reaches a certain level. There is also an exam fee for each subject a student enters.

For state schools, Directors have agreed to discount the yearly registration fee There is no restriction on the subjects a CIS can offer – from 1 to 75 at IGCSE

and from 1 to 45 at AS/AL as long as the school has the resources and facilities to deliver teaching and arrange the exams for the subjects they choose

Students must be prepared according to the IGCSE syllabus so teachers need to be able to deliver the syllabus alongside the national curriculum

Students need practice in taking the IGCSE exams which are very different from Italian exams – we do not want students set up to fail!

The exams are timetabled by Cambridge – they are taken on set dates at set times which cannot be changed and exams must be administered according to regulations

All the exams are provided by Cambridge and marked by Cambridge except for Speaking tests and course work – these are subject to external moderation

All schools are subject to security inspections during examination sessions – a spot check on security that is not announced and is carried out by a Cambridge inspector

Cambridge provide full syllabus material, past papers, teacher training on line and face to face, discussions forums for each subject, standardisation booklets and other exam related materials such as listening CDs.

Many subjects also have support teaching materials on line. Cambridge do not publish books which are provided by educational publishers (CUP, OUP, Hodder, Collins, Nelson Thornes)

There are many different models of implementing and integrating IGCSEs into national curriculum CLIL and bilingual programmes – the model used depends on resources and structure in school

Learn more

To learn more about Cambridge qualifications visit our website at:

www.cie.org.uk

Or contact Ann Gibson, Regional Manager Europe

[email protected]

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