support network meeting 1 scottish studies award
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SUPPORT NETWORK MEETING 1
SUPPORT NETWORK MEETING 1
Scottish Studies Award
Purpose of the dayPurpose of the day
Provide you with opportunities to discuss with colleagues:– delivery of the Award – aims and standards for the mandatory Unit– any questions, issues or observations as a
result of you initial experiences
Share ideas and experiences
Session 1: Practical Matters (2)Session 1: Practical Matters (2)
Reminder – key documents:Award and SIF Unit Specifications (mandatory) at http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/64329.html
Advisory documents on www.secure.sqa.org.uk– Award and SIF Unit Support Notes– Unit Assessment Support packs
Case Studies
Session 1: Practical Matters (2)Session 1: Practical Matters (2)
Approval - Urgent:SCQF level 3 is auto-approved
Must apply for approval for SCQF levels 4 and 5– New Qualification Approval Form– Centre Approval Staff Support Document– Centre Approval Additional Qualification
Support Document
Session 1: Practical Matters (3)Session 1: Practical Matters (3)
Entering for the Award:
enter for the optional Units either as freestanding or as part of the National Course/qualificationenter for the Scotland in Focus Unitenter for the Award once candidates have completed relevant Units
Can change Award level without administrative charge if necessary
Session 1: Coordinating DeliverySession 1: Coordinating Delivery
Example of Candidate Audit
Donald Paterson (Depute Rector)
Millburn Academy
Example of Results Tracker
Jacquie McLeish (Business Studies Teacher)
Keith Grammar School
Workshop 1 – 20 minutesWorkshop 1 – 20 minutes
In your group discuss the questions for Workshop 1.
Record any observations, issues and questions to feedback at the end of workshop.
Scotland in Focus – Aims (1)Scotland in Focus – Aims (1)
Recap:aims must ‘broaden existing knowledge of Scotland’1 aim at SCQF levels 3 and 42 aims at SCQF level 5 (related, depth)
Choosing appropriate aims and focusing on these during the activity are important for success
Scotland in Focus – Centre experiences to-dateScotland in Focus – Centre experiences to-date
Andrew Brown (PT History)
Craigie High School
Ceitidh Smith (Gaelic/Gaidhlig Teacher)
Forfar Academy
Christine Couser (DHT)
Crieff High School
Workshop 2 – 30 minutesWorkshop 2 – 30 minutes
In your group discuss the questions for Workshop 2.
Record any observations to feedback at the end of workshop.
UNIT ASSESSMENT SUPPORT MATERIALS
UNIT ASSESSMENT SUPPORT MATERIALS
Scottish Studies: Scotland In Focus Unit
Publication SchedulePublication Schedule
1 packs for SCQF level 3 – August 2013 3 packs for SCQF level 4 – August 2013 2 further packs for SCQF level 3 – December
2013 3 packs for SCQF level 5 – December 2013
Available on www.secure.sqa.org.uk via your SQA Coordinator
Nature of the Assessment Support packsNature of the Assessment Support packs
Can be used directly with candidates
Exemplify the standards required to achieve a Pass – in conjunction with the Unit Specification
Represent one possible approach to generating evidence
Unit Assessment Support – Contents (1)Unit Assessment Support – Contents (1)
Coverage, Assessment, Evidence and Re-assessment (mostly standard information)
Assessment for Candidates Judging the evidence Examples of Candidate Responses Class/Group Record
Unit Assessment Support – Contents (2)Unit Assessment Support – Contents (2)
Assessment for Candidates – guidance, candidate brief and checklist
Judging the Evidence – guidance and assessor checklist
Examples of candidate responses – overview of centre approach to Unit, candidate materials, evidence and assessor commentary
SCQF level 3 pack – presentation activitySCQF level 3 pack – presentation activity
centre-devised candidate brief
learning log (one blank and one completed)
electronic presentation
completed assessor checklist
SCQF level 4 pack – presentation activitySCQF level 4 pack – presentation activity
centre-devised candidate brief
candidate’s report – Famous Scottish Scientist and Inventors
completed centre- devised assessor checklist
SCQF level 4 pack – performance-based activitySCQF level 4 pack – performance-based activity
centre-devised candidate brief and planning template
candidate’s completed template and programme note to accompany a musical performance
completed assessor checklist
SCQF level 4 pack – product-based activitySCQF level 4 pack – product-based activity
centre-devised candidate brief
candidate’s development workbook with photographs of the completed product
completed assessor checklist
Workshop 3 – 45 minutesWorkshop 3 – 45 minutes
Take some time to look at the Unit Assessment Support pack at SCQF level 3 and at least one pack at level 4.
In your group discuss the questions for Workshop 3.
Record any observations and questions to feedback at the end of workshop.
Support Network Meeting 2 Support Network Meeting 2
Some questions:
What topics/issues/materials would you like to cover?Timing of next event?Full day/half day?1 or 2 more events?‘Showcase’ event?
Contact DetailsContact Details
Pauline Rodger (Qualification Development Manager)
Marilyn Waters (Qualifications Coordinator)