Implications for teaching and learning of the changes to the 14-19 curriculum - Mohammed Ali

1. Implications for teaching and learning of the changes to the 14-19 curriculum. Mohammed Ali 06/07/10

2. Contents Aims for 14-19 Curriculum What are the aims of the 14-19 curriculum? 14-19 Reform ONE Options availableWhat routes can students take? TWO Implications on the Educational systemWhat exactly is changing? THREE The Diploma What is this qualification all about? FOUR Summary Every Child Matters What’s in the News! Advantages and Disadvantages FIVE

3. To raise the education and skills levels of students by delivering a curriculum which gives them life and social skills, sets stretching and challenging targets, and better prepares them for a fast-changing world. The new curriculum prioritises core skills — English Mathematics ICT It also focuses on teamwork and other personal skills, preparing young people for study at a higher level or for employment. What is the idea behind the 14-19 curriculum? Aims for 14-19 Curriculum "Every employer, whatever the sector, whether a SME or FTSE 100, third sector, national or local government organisation, all of us will benefit from the quality of students who will come out of the Diploma programme." Sir Alan JonesToyota "The Creative and Media Diploma will help develop the creativity of all students, opening their eyes to a world of possibilities." Clive Jones CBEGMTV

5. designing new curriculum and qualifications; and

7. Implications On 14-19 Curriculum

8. The Diploma is a new qualification for 14 – 19 year olds You can pick from 14 Diploma subjects now You will learn about an area of work you're interested in Through a mix of class work and hands on experience You can also choose subject options that you want to do This could be to do with a hobby, a career or study you want to get into And still take compulsory subjects like English, maths and ICT The Diploma The Facts

9. Some schools and colleges are teaching Diploma courses now. Construction and the Built Environment Creative and Media Engineering Information Technology Society, Health and Development Environmental and Land-based Studies Business, Administration and Finance Manufacturing and Product Design Hospitality Hair and Beauty Studies The Diploma The Subjects September 2010: Travel and Tourism Public Services Sport and Active Leisure Retail Business September 2011: Humanities and Social Sciences Languages and International Communication Science

11. It provide the student work experience which can help when seeking employment

12. Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)

13. Functional skills in Math’s, English and IT

14. Additional and Specialist learningSpecialised IT Diploma “Developed in partnership with employers and universities, each Diploma blends general education and applied learning to provide a motivating and challenging programme of study” e-skills UK, 2007 .

15. The diploma requires the learning style of Applied Learning. This consists a balance of practical skill development and knowledge. A requirement of teaching the IT Diploma is Experiential Learning (see diagram on right). This would apply where learners are performing a practical activity applying their knowledge and skills, they are essentially behaving in the required applied nature of the Diploma. Then reviewing that learning and considering how improvements can be made and implemented. The above constitutes as Experiential Learning. IT Diploma Learning Techniques of Applied Learning

16. The Government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or their circumstances, to have the support they need to: be healthy stay safe enjoy and achieve make a positive contribution achieve economic well-being. Every Child Matters How does this link in? The goal is, by 2020, for 90% of young people to achieve Level 2 (5 A* to C GCSEs equivalent) by the age of 19, and 75% to achieve level 3 qualifications by that age.

17. Minister plays down 40% departmental cuts planning (BBC News – 04/07/10) Anticipating there is more loss of jobs in the private and public sector it is imperative that we attract students to consider higher learning and stay on at school longer. Inspection and diploma rules loosened for colleges (BBC News – 24/06/10 Schools minister Nick Gibb also said he was stopping the development of the extended diploma. "It remains the case that schools and colleges will need to continue to work together in order to offer a good range of courses for 14-19 year olds. What’s in the News! The impact of Government

18. Disadvantages ADVANGTAGES New government is bringing changes to the curriculum (not continuing with extended diploma) Could be cut backs in funding for certain areas of educational system (40% cuts could come into play) Keeps young people at school longer More choices offered to young people to embark on different career paths Allows students to control their development Builds stronger business link between businesses and schools Summary The advantages and disadvantages of the curriculum

19. References http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/teachingandlearning/14to19/ http://yp.direct.gov.uk/diplomas/ http://www.ict-tutors.co.uk/index.php?sec=4&tp=5&layout=1&ts=6 http://www.e-skills.com/diploma http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/about/aims/aims/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/10500081.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/10406595.stm

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