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Education World Class Qualifications 1 2 Developing World Class Qualifications A Level: International A levels and GCE David Crowther Director of International Products and Global Partnerships 4 3 GCSE and International GCSE Vocational programmes for schools: BTEC and LCCI Pearson Qualifications International 5 Progression
World Class Qualifications Developing qualifications that help students develop and demonstrate their full potential WCQ Principles WCQ International Expert Panel WCQ Processes International comparability Demanding Rigorous Inclusive Empowering Independent research Subject panels Testing and trialling Stakeholder engagement
Internationally benchmarked standards and curriculum Encourages deep learning by prioritising depth and cognitive demand Demanding Assessment tasks which seek to measure higher order knowledge and skills Conceptualises learning as continuous Recognises that students progress at different rates and have different learning needs Provides detailed information on student achievement and a clear indication of progression possibilities Rigorous Demanding Inclusive World Class Qualifications Empowering Rigorous Empowering Sets and maintains high standards over time Reliable and valid assessment tasks and processes that can withstand close scrutiny End users (e.g. employers/ universities) can be confident of the knowledge, skills and competencies of certified students Assures progression, provides access to a culture and promotes active citizenship Develops learner adaptability, initiative, resilience and metacognition Builds the capacity to work collaboratively and to lead 4
World Class Qualifications: Design Principles (1) Demanding Internationally benchmarked standards and curriculum Encourages deep learning by prioritising depth and cognitive demand Assessment tasks which seek to measure higherorder knowledge and skills Rigorous Sets and maintains high standards over time Reliable and valid assessment tasks and processes that can withstand close scrutiny End users (e.g. employers/ universities) can be confident of the knowledge, skills and competencies of certified students
World Class Qualifications: Design Principles (2) Inclusive Conceptualises learning as continuous Recognises that students progress at different rates and have different learning needs Provides detailed information on student achievement and a clear indication of progression possibilities Empowering Assures progression, provides access to a culture and promotes active citizenship Develops learner adaptability, initiative, resilience and metacognition Builds the capacity to work collaboratively and to lead
World Class Qualifications: Integrated support services WCQ: Design Principles Efficacy: measure learner outcomes
World Class Qualifications: Support
Implementing a World Class Programme Michael Barber Chair - Expert Panel Jane Beine John Lewis Jason Holt Holts Group Robin Coningham Durham Bahram Bekhradnia HEPI Bob Schwartz Sally Coates Sing Kong Lee Harvard Burlington Danes Academy NIE Singapore Ursula Renold ETHZ, Switzerland Peter Hill (ex CEO ACARA) Jonathan Osborne Stanford External Subject Advisory Groups Product Management & Customer Engagement Qualification Development & Implementation Assessment Design & Standards Stakeholders & Communications 9
International Advanced Level
International Advanced Level Modular structure with synopticity Content and standards benchmarked to GCE AS contributes to A level Developing core competencies Internationally focused Recognition and progression worldwide External assessment Examinations available in January and June
International A Level development plan Phase 1 First Teaching: September 2013 Phase 2 - redevelopment First Teaching: September 2015 Phase 3 First Teaching: September 2015 Phase 4 First Teaching: September 2016 Chemistry Physics Business Studies Economics Mathematics Further Mathematics Pure Mathematics Accounting Law Accounting Law English Literature English Language History Psychology Arabic Greek French German Spanish Geography Draft specifications will be available late 2015
Global IAL Recognition 933 Universities Making sure that IALs are accepted as comparable to GCE A Levels Focused campaigns on recognition with the world s top universities 113 UK All top universities in the UK accept IALs including the entire Russell Group (inc. Oxbridge) 158 USA Top US universities recognise IALs including California Institute of Technology, ranked number 1 in the world by Times Higher Education Recognition from Yale, Columbia, UCal Berkeley and Stanford which are ranked in the top 15 universities in the world. 39 Australia All of the Group of 8 accept IALs (Adelaide, Australian National, Melbourne, Monash, New South Wales, Queensland, Sydney and Western Australia. 13
Recognition from leading and local universities USA Canada United Kingdom Singapore Australia Hong Kong New Zealand Japan Source : Times Higher Education world rankings 14
GCE
Features of our GCE A level qualification Regulated Linear approach and standalone AS/ A2 Coursework option in selected subjects International recognition Attracts UCAS points Support learners moving from/ to the UK Meets the needs of the UK subject criteria Linear increasing teaching time in a programme Allows for synopticity Students are more mature at the time of taking the exam Perceived as more traditional AS does not contribute to A level Introduces different assessment style Meets the needs of learners with different learning style Opportunity to study an interest in more depth Reduced exam pressure
GCE AS and A Level Phase 1 First Teaching: September 2015 Phase 2 First Teaching: September 2016 Phase 3 First Teaching: September 2017 Art and Design English Language English Literature English Language and Literature Biology Chemistry Physics Business Economics History Psychology Geography Drama and Theatre Music Physical Education Religious Studies French German Spanish Mathematics Design and Technology Chinese Italian Russian Govt& Politics Music Technology
Planning and delivery A range of course planners, outlining different delivery approaches to fit your centre s timetabling and staffing arrangements. An editable scheme of work to save you time and can be adapted to fit your centre s ordering of topics and teaching approaches. Getting Started guide, with exemplars and detailed guidance. Student guide. Support packs for new topic areas.
Developing core competencies Preparing students for their next stage of study and for employment Giving clearer visibility of where competencies are assessed within the specification Free delivery support and guidance alongside our specifications Wider package of paid for resources Constantly reviewing our assessment to make sure students demonstrate and apply knowledge
GCSE and International GCSE update 1 9
GCSE UK regulated qualifications used throughout the UK Higher and Foundation tiers retained in maths, MFL and science Increasing focus on problem solving and applying knowledge 9 1 Scale recognising high achievement Recognition and progression worldwide External assessment Examinations in June November resits for English and maths
GCSE Development plan Phase 1 First Teaching: September 2015 Phase 2 First Teaching: September 2016 Phase 3 First Teaching: September 2017 English Language English Literature Mathematics Art and Design Combined Science Computer Science Drama French Geography German History Music Physical Education Religious Studies Sciences Biology, Chemistry, Physics Spanish Arabic Astronomy Business Chinese D&T ICT Japanese Italian Modern Greek Psychology Russian Statistics Urdu
International GCSE Linear structure Evolutionary change updated content 9 1 grading scale rewarding high achievement Developing core competencies Internationally focus and context Recognition and progression worldwide External assessment Examinations available in January and June
New International GCSE 9 1 scale Why? Gives greater scope to differentiate at higher levels of attainment, rewarding outstanding achievement Internationally relevant: Grade 5 linked with best available evidence of average PISA performance in high performing countries Aligning with UK practice ensures international recognition and understanding from universities and ministries Allows clear comparison with UK standards
Structured and supported transition The full updated International GCSE 9 1 suite will be available for first teaching in September 2017, with first assessment in May / June 2019. 2017 This will allow time to provide teaching teams with a structured transition over to the refreshed specifications with more preparation time. We will equip you with dedicated teaching and learning resources to support the effective delivery of the updated qualifications in time for first teaching. 2016 Schools outside the UK that would like to begin teaching updated International GCSE qualifications from September 2016, English Language A, English Language B, English Literature, Mathematics A and Mathematics B will be available.
International GCSE development update The following subjects will be updated and available for first teaching in September 2017: September 2017 English Language A* Mathematics A* Chinese Geography Biology English Language B* Mathematics B* French History Human Biology English Literature* Further Pure Mathematics German Chemistry English as a Second Language Spanish Physics Double Award Science *These subjects will be available for first teaching in September 2016 (but choice to start in 2017).
International GCSE development update We are currently researching the following subjects, and will be able to confirm early in 2016 September 2017 Economics Arabic first language Photography Sociology Urdu ICT Classical Arabic D&T Bengali Gujarati Accounting Fine Art Textiles Modern Greek Swahili Business Studies Global Citizenship Single Science Islamiyat Tamil Commerce Graphic Design Psychology Religious Studies Hindi
Comprehensive support and resources We will provide you with a wider range of teaching and learning materials, resources and training to support the best possible learner outcomes, in time for first teaching. This support includes schemes of work, exemplar materials, comprehensive textbooks and interactive resources, digital services and tailored International GCSE teacher training. This will complement the wider Pearson support that exists for Edexcel qualifications, such as ResultsPlus, ResultsPlus Direct, and ExamWizard.
Qualification development online subject panels Online subject panels open now- contribute to the development of the new suite of qualifications. Send your name, email, centre number and subject area interest to luka.hunter@pearson.com
Progression Plus Progression Plus is a service from Pearson, focused completely on students. We believe our qualifications are successful only if they allow students to achieve their progression ambitions whether that s university or employment. Whether it s Edexcel A Levels, IAL, GCSE or BTEC we want to help students achieve their education goals and progress with Pearson qualifications. Progression Plus gives guidance to students around the world about the potential pathways to colleges and universities. The Degree Course Finder (DCF) has been created to help students identify universities around the world that accept Pearson Qualifications. 30
Progression Plus Degree Course Finder The Degree Course Finder was created for students studying a Pearson qualification looking for progression options to university. Edexcel and BTEC Level 3 National students can use the DCF to explore what universities globally will accept their applications. BTEC Higher National students can use the DCF to explore what universities globally will accept their applications, along with what courses they can apply to with advanced standing. 31
Progression Plus... Webinars Pearson is working with universities around the world and higher education experts to create hour long sessions that provide students with the information they need to progress to university. All workshops are free for Pearson centres Webinar partners in 2015: 32
Progression Plus... Study Guides Country specific guides introducing students to the university application process, undergraduate study, preparing for life in a new country and more... Coming this year guides on the UK and USA In 2016 guides for Australia and Canada 33
Vocational Programmes
Practical technical skills developed for specific jobs. London Chambers of Commerce & Industry; Finance, Marketing, Business Administration Simple unitised structure of individual qualifications, levels 1 4, 3 6 months teaching Diploma structure that brings qualifications together Practical, externally assessed written tests, multiple series, easy to schedule and deliver Sector wide knowledge and application. Very wide range of sectors at levels 1 5 Internal, practical assessment that builds skills and behaviours as well as knowledge Equips leaners for employment or higher education.
LCCI Progression Pathways Employment (LCCI all levels) University Year 3 University Year 2 University Year 1 LCCI Level 3 Level 5 LCCI Level 4 Diploma Professional Study Final Professional Study 2 Professional Study 1 LCCI Level 2 LCCI Level 1 Academic Learners Introductory Level Workplace Learners
BTEC: Real skills for the real world What: BTECs introduced in 1984 and unique to Pearson. Develops in-depth knowledge and real life skills specific to business and vocational sectors. Gives students a wide choice of progression pathways academic and employment. Where: How: 1.7 million students worldwide registered. Students are assessed via the innovative BTEC assignment process, which reflects real industry challenges.
BTEC support for schools Free support Training (face to face & online) Getting Started guide Assignment checking service Sample assessment materials Authorised Assignment Briefs Delivery Guide Scheme of Work Sample marked learner work Case studies & recruitment tool kit Paid for resources Student Textbook Teaching & Assessment Packs Revision guide/workbook
Global BTEC National University Recognition 250 Universities Recognise BTEC Nationals for entry onto degree programmes Over 1,200 individual articulation agreements 98 UK Universities Accept applications from BTEC National students for undergraduate programmes Canada, USA and Australia 78 universities in the USA, 12 in Canada and 18 in Australia have confirmed acceptance of the BTEC Nationals 39
What universities say We find that the average BTEC student is an independent learner, they find it easy to adapt to university life and have a more mature outlook. Because BTEC courses are aimed directly at industry they also have a clearer understanding of how their study relates to jobs. University of Hertfordshire, UK
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