progression module launch. congratulations, you made it! who can help? but where next? how will you...
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Aims of the session What’s it all about? How does it work? What’s expected of you? Do you know where you are in terms of your non-academic development? What are the benefits – what did other students have to say?TRANSCRIPT
Progression Module Launch
Congratulations, you made it!
Who can help?
But where next?
How will you get there?
Aims of the session
What’s it all about? How does it work? What’s expected of you?
Do you know where you are in terms of your non-academic development?
What are the benefits – what did other students have to say?
NO scores(out of 15)
Outcome
12-15 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve all of these things.
8-11 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve most of these things.
4-7 The Progression Module will enable me to achieve some of these things.
0-3 Am I really being honest with myself? There is always room for personal improvement and further development .
Questionnaire results
Competition for places in HE
The competition for some courses and careers is fierce
What differentiates you?
Veterinary science Medicine Dentistry Pharmacy Teaching
Architecture Physio Biological sciences Engineering Music
Dance Law Midwifery Nursing
Introduction to the module
Videoscribe
Units and CATs
Unit 1 Unit 2
Unit 4Unit 3
Research, visits and workshops
and
Use the PM web page as a research tool
Benefits of the Module
Promote yourself to universities and employers
Early preparation = competitive advantage
Awareness of HE and career options
30 UCAS points
Enhanced support in HE and career research
HE and career decision making
Benefits of the Module“The Progression Module has given me a goal to work towards; increasing my incentive to work hard.”
The Mirfield Free Grammar and Sixth Form
“The Progression Module has enhanced my commitment to my choice of career …and the opportunity to have an interview and …write a personal statement will help to strengthen my application [for medical school]”
Woodkirk Academy
Unit 1
Academic achievements
Understanding of chosen course/career
An ability to sell yourself effectively
Evidence of related work/voluntary experience
All units
Unit 3
Unit 4
Evidence of HE/work readiness All units
What do HEIs and employers want?
Top 10 most useful things about the course
2013/14 Evaluation
1. Course/HE choices 6. Time for in-depth research
2. Student finance and budgeting 7. Preparation/head start for Year 13
3. Personal statements 8. SWOT
4. Mock interview 9. Improving confidence
5. CVs and letters of application 10. Insight into graduate/future prospects
What happens next?
Formal registration online
Complete during Year 12
Work submitted July 2015
Pass module August/September
Apply to university/employment from September Y13
Formal Awards Ceremony November Y13
Three things to remember today.....
HE/career decision making during sixth form will influence the rest of your life and career – so hugely important
Getting hung up on the 30UCAS points means youhave missed the point of the Module!
Qualifications alone are not enough so consider what will differentiate you fromthe competition
Open Days 2015
Wednesday 24 JuneThursday 25 JuneSaturday 19 SeptemberSaturday 24 OctoberFriday 4 December
9.30am – 3.00pm