Modern Languages for Work PurposesModern Languages for Work Purposes
Support Event24 March 2011
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow
Modern Languages for Work PurposesModern Languages for Work Purposes
Jim McDonald
Qualifications Manager
Aims of the EventAims of the Event
To “take stock” of where we are To focus on approaches and uses of the Units To share existing good practice To introduce the new Unit at Advanced Higher,
including suggested approaches and uses To allow discussion to take place among
practitioners
Format of the EventFormat of the Event
Presentations – focusing on successful current practice and future plans
Launch of Advanced Higher/SCQF level 7 Unit Workshop – a forum for discussion and
opportunity to reflect on approaches to delivery and assessment
What’s Available Currently?What’s Available Currently?
Suite of 40 hour free standing Units Available at Access 3 – Higher Available across a range of ten languages :
Cantonese, French, Gaelic (Learners), German, Italian, Mandarin, Polish, Russian, Spanish and Urdu
Units offer both “horizontal” and “vertical” progression
Current Presentations March 2011Current Presentations March 2011
Candidate presentations from a range of centres using the Units in a variety of vocational settings
Access 3 – 181 candidates Intermediate 1 – 120 candidates Intermediate 2 – 87 candidates Higher – 9 candidates
Total presentations – 397 candidates Candidates from school and FE sectors
How are the Units Being Used?How are the Units Being Used?
Free standing – centres delivering the Unit to candidates as a single Unit or as an addition to National Course in the same language at same level
Centre-devised Grouping – centres grouping the Unit with Unit(s)/National Course in another subject area
National Certificate – centres using
the Unit(s) as a component part of
Group Awards
How are the Units Being Used? (cont.)How are the Units Being Used? (cont.)
National Certificate – centres using the Unit(s) as a component part of Group Awards :
Travel and Tourism
Business
Administration
Media
Sound Production
Music
What Makes the Approaches Distinctive?What Makes the Approaches Distinctive?
Less prescription of content Greater focus on skills and evidence gathering Relevance to candidates in their setting Vocational, focusing on employability
Exemplification of assessment which encourages the integration of skills where possible
ASP (Assessment Support Pack) rather than NAB ASP available for French, and a generic version,
Access 3 – Higher
What’s Next?What’s Next?
The Unit at SCQF levels 3 & 4 (Access 3 and Intermediate 1) will form a component part of a new Languages Award which will be available from 2015 at these levels
This new award will provide alternative certification for candidates at these levels
More details soon on SQA website
What’s New?What’s New?
From August 2011 the Modern Languages for Work Purposes Unit will be available at AH (SCQF level 7)
Uses and application of this Unit will be presented this morning by the Writer of the Unit and ASP, John Morrow
Today’s EventToday’s Event
Jackie Gallagher, PT Mod. Langs. St. Roch’s Secondary School, Glasgow – the experience at Access 3 and Intermediate 1
Irene Copeland, PT Mod. Langs. Rosshall Academy, Glasgow – the experience at Intermediate 2 and Higher
John Morrow, Qualifications Development Specialist – Launch of the Unit at AH
Today’s Event (cont.)Today’s Event (cont.)
Workshop activity will focus on Unit specification at different levels and associated exemplification
Workshop facilitators have been closely involved with the development of the Units
Please take opportunity to discuss/ask questions
Any Questions?
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