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Social Subjects (Society) and RME

Social Subjects (Society) and RME. Jane Henderson, Qualifications Development Manager Scottish Qualifications Authority. New National Qualifications. Support learning – assessment follows the curriculum Support aims, purposes and principles of Curriculum for Excellence

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Social Subjects (Society) and RME

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  1. Social Subjects (Society) and RME Jane Henderson, Qualifications Development Manager Scottish Qualifications Authority

  2. New National Qualifications • Support learning – assessment follows the curriculum • Support aims, purposes and principles of Curriculum for Excellence • Provide progression from Experiences and Outcomes and maximizes curriculum continuity between levels • Build on existing strengths of reputation, standards, reliability and validity of Scottish qualifications • Provide more flexibility and choice

  3. Engagement and feedback • Local Authorities, Further and Higher Education • Subject specialists, professional associations, key stakeholders • Learner engagement • CARG/QDT/SWGs • CfE Liaison Team • Have your say

  4. Provide progression Clear progression routes N3 to Advanced Higher • Classical Studies • Geography • History • Modern Studies • Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies • Politics (at Higher only) New Courses • People and Society • Award in Religion Belief and Values

  5. Assessment supporting learning • Use of assignments to assess Added Value Units at N4 • Use of assignments to assess application of skills in Course Assessments at N5 and Higher • Question Papers focusing on Knowledge and Understanding • Learner engagement confirms direction of travel

  6. Flexibility and choice • Classical Studies: choice of literary texts • Geography: wide choice of global issues • History: very widechoice of historical periods and contexts • Modern Studies: wide choice of international issues • Politics: choice of international comparisons • RMPS: very wide choice of religions, moral issues and philosophical questions • Assignment: free choice of appropriate topic/theme/issue/questions

  7. Key messages Method of Assessment: assignment Changes since draft publication • Amendments/clarifications to Outcomes and Assessment standards in all Courses • Progression issues in History

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