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Would you move for a better school?
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What is Competency Curriculum? I have to confess that is a new one on me!
To honest I don't think you actually get any qualification in CC.
It is about living in the real world.
They look at all different regions and beliefs, how different people live etc.
They are taught about relationships, self esteem etc.
Banking and managing money.
They are encouraged to debate these, and other things, that they may come across in later live.
They are also taught that they have a place in society and that they can make a difference.
I am sure there is more to it, but that is my understanding of it.0 -
Own_My_Own wrote: »To honest I don't think you actually get any qualification in CC.
It is about living in the real world.
They look at all different regions and beliefs, how different people live etc.
They are taught about relationships, self esteem etc.
Banking and managing money.
They are encouraged to debate these, and other things, that they may come across in later live.
They are also taught that they have a place in society and that they can make a difference.
I am sure there is more to it, but that is my understanding of it.
Great idea, but I would have thought this should be taught in years 7,8 and 9 and concentrate on the GCSEs in yr 10 and 11.0 -
POPPYOSCAR wrote: »Great idea, but I would have thought this should be taught in years 7,8 and 9 and concentrate on the GCSEs in yr 10 and 11.
It's taught in every year.
They push the self esteem bit quite a lot, I think.
And I assume 15 year old have different views on a lot of things, to when they were 12.
At 12 a lot of children would just giggle or clam up at certain subjects. Where as 15 year olds will debate things.
Respecting the differences of the opposite sex being one that springs to mind.
They also have more understanding about what is going on in the world at 15. What outrages them and what they find acceptable.0 -
Just a quick thought.
What is the good of 12 GSCEs, 3 A Levels and a Degree if you can't sell yourself at an interview ?
As the job market shows, exam results do not get you jobs.0 -
Own_My_Own wrote: »Just a quick thought.
What is the good of 12 GSCEs, 3 A Levels and a Degree if you can't sell yourself at an interview ?
As the job market shows, exam results do not get you jobs.
Are the two mutually exclusive?
Nor will you even get an interview for many jobs without the qualifications.
With regard to the numbers of GCSE's, even at Post Grad level the points accrued there are taken account of for some courses.
A friend applied to do a PGCE and two Unis turned him down because he had insufficient points at GCSE, not A level, not the class of degree, but GCSE. So, the number sat, and subsequently the points accrued at that level can be vital.0 -
Are the two mutually exclusive?
Nor will you even get an interview for many jobs without the qualifications.
With regard to the numbers of GCSE's, even at Post Grad level the points accrued there are taken account of for some courses.
A friend applied to do a PGCE and two Unis turned him down because he had insufficient points at GCSE, not A level, not the class of degree, but GCSE. So, the number sat, and subsequently the points accrued at that level can be vital.[/QUOTE
As more and more schools are now teaching CC, I can only assume they have taken this into consideration.
There has been nothing the news about large amounts of pupils not getting enough GCSE points due to taking weekly CC lessons.0 -
Own_My_Own wrote: »Just a quick thought.
What is the good of 12 GSCEs, 3 A Levels and a Degree if you can't sell yourself at an interview ?
As the job market shows, exam results do not get you jobs.
I agree.
Unfortunately though, that is the educational system that we have, and the one the most educational establishments and employers adhere to.
So I have encouraged my children to get the best paper qualifications they can in order to give them a head start in the job market.
Exam results will not ensure you get a job but I think you find that more opportunities are available to those who have better results.0 -
Own_My_Own wrote: »Are the two mutually exclusive?
Nor will you even get an interview for many jobs without the qualifications.
With regard to the numbers of GCSE's, even at Post Grad level the points accrued there are taken account of for some courses.
A friend applied to do a PGCE and two Unis turned him down because he had insufficient points at GCSE, not A level, not the class of degree, but GCSE. So, the number sat, and subsequently the points accrued at that level can be vital.[/QUOTE
As more and more schools are now teaching CC, I can only assume they have taken this into consideration.
There has been nothing the news about large amounts of pupils not getting enough GCSE points due to taking weekly CC lessons.
I don't think it is particularly well known. I work in Tertiary education and I wasn't aware of it till I saw the rejection letter.
I would only have an issue with having to do CC it would appear to be what we call PSD (Personal and Social Development) if it was taught in place of a GCSE subject.
The norm around here is 10/12 subjects at GCSE AND 5 at AS/A level possibly dropping to 4 if necessary.0 -
Own_My_Own wrote: »
I don't think it is particularly well known. I work in Tertiary education and I wasn't aware of it till I saw the rejection letter.
I would only have an issue with having to do CC it would appear to be what we call PSD (Personal and Social Development) if it was taught in place of a GCSE subject.
The norm around here is 10/12 subjects at GCSE AND 5 at AS/A level possibly dropping to 4 if necessary.
Yes, this is the problem I have.
All the things mentioned in CC should be taught at all schools but as you say, not at the expense of the GCSE tutoring. That in my opinion, may disadvantage some children. If the system was different then I would feel differently about it.0 -
Own_My_Own wrote: »Her new English teacher is an Shakespearean actress and very dramatic.
I hope she brings a new twist to the subject, and keeps alight the enthusiasm they all have.
I am 40 and still do not know everything about the language.
As for her favorite subject History, I am sure there are a few ages they haven't covered yet .:D
Have you actually asked her whether they studied one syllabus for her first attempt at them and are now studying a different syllabus?0
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