Task One
AC 1.1 and 1.2
• Explain why literacy and numeracy are key skills for all learners. Then, outline in your own words the legal requirements for teaching literacy and numeracy to all learners in British schools. You should show knowledge of the National Curriculum as well as legislation for inclusive education. (700 words)
• From your school placement observation, own school experience, research and/or experiences with your own children or siblings, give good examples of how literacy and numeracy are taught in schools today. (700 words)
Task Two
AC 2.1, 2.2 and 3.1
• Give a presentation which shows your understanding of current inclusion policies with specific reference to at least two strategies used in classrooms today for learners categorised with SEND. See attached Presentation Guidance Notes for further details.
• Complete and submit the feedback sheet for your colleagues’ presentations. See attached Presentation Feedback sheet.
• Write an evaluation of your own presentation which shows the needs you targeted and the resources you used. (400 words)
Date set:
20/02/18 Date for draft submission
(if applicable): Date for final
submission:
17/04/18
Extension date
(if agreed): Signed by Tutor/Assessor to agree extension: Date
submitted:
Internal Moderation: Yes / No
Date: Signed by internal moderator: ON TIME / LATE
Learner declaration:
The explanations and evaluations in this work have been developed and written by me.
I have not submitted material copied from the Internet, text books or other sources in place of my own thinking and writing.
When I have referred to the work of others I have done so to discuss, comment on or argue their ideas.
I have kept quotation and paraphrasing to an absolute minimum and only to support points I have made.
I understand that referencing the names of authors whose ideas I have used without including my own interpretation of those ideas, does not meet the assessment criteria and cannot attract the Pass, Merit or Distinction grades.
I have not copied the work of my peers.
Learner comments: (please use this space to comment on any aspect of the assignment when handing in your work)
Signature: Date:
TO THE LEARNER: Please attach this assignment brief to any written work you are handing in for assessment, or submit the brief as instructed.
YOUR WORK CANNOT BE ASSESSED UNLESS YOU HAVE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED THIS FORM
Level 3 Unit title: Literacy and Numeracy in the Classroom
Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
This is what you will learn on the unit. This is what you must be able to demonstrate that you can do in your assignment in order to achieve the unit.
The learner will: The learner can:
1. Explain the legal requirements of literacy and numeracy in the classroom 1.1. Explain the legal requirements of literacy and numeracy in the classroom
1.2 Explain how these requirements are being or can be implemented in schools. 1.2. Explain how these requirements are being or can be implemented in schools.
2.1 Explain the needs of different groups of learners e.g. SEN, SLD 2.1 Explain the needs of different groups of learners e.g. SEN, SLD
2.2 Evaluate the different resources which can be used for different groups of learners 2.2 Evaluate the different resources which can be used for different groups of learners
3.1 Evaluate two strategies and activities required for supporting learners in Primary and Secondary Education. 3.1 Evaluate two strategies and activities required for supporting learners in Primary and Secondary Education.
Level 3 units only:
Learners achieve a Pass if they meet all Level 3 Assessment Criteria for a unit. You will achieve a Merit or Distinction by meeting the following Grade Descriptors. Your tutor will give you feedback for all three grades.
Grade Descriptor Merit
(Choose one or more relevant grade components) Distinction
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
GD1
Understanding of the subject The student’s work or performance demonstrates a very good grasp of the relevant knowledge base. The student’s work or performance demonstrates an excellent grasp of the relevant knowledge base.
Grade Descriptor Merit
(Choose one or more relevant grade components) Distinction
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
GD2
Application of knowledge The student’s work or performance makes use of relevant facts, ideas and models with either breadth or depth that goes beyond minimum required to achieve a Pass and very good levels of insight and analysis. The student’s work or performance makes use of relevant facts, ideas and models with both breadth and depth that goes beyond minimum required to achieve a Pass and excellent levels of insight and analysis.
Grade Descriptor Merit
(Choose one or more relevant grade components) Distinction
(Choose one or more relevant grade components)
GD7
Quality The student’s work or performance is structured in a way that is generally logical and fluent:taken as a whole, demonstrates a very good response to the demands of the assignment. The student’s work or performance is structured in a way that is consistently logical and fluent:taken as a whole, demonstrates an excellent response to the demands of the assignment.
Grade Guidance: Learners must carefully read the guidance below which is linked to the components above
MERIT: (e.g. To achieve a Merit your work will show…..)
• Include detailed coverage of all the key components of the task
• Demonstrate good judgement in the selection of research materials for both assignment tasks;they should be current, relevant and show very good understanding of the various forms of SEN and their teaching strategies
• Demonstrate good judgement in your selection of observational evidence and presentation feedback
• Express yourself in a clear and accurate way using a formal register and appropriate specialist vocabulary for the majority of the assignment
• Demonstrate competent in-text referencing and include a Harvard style bibliography of sources consulted
• adhere to the word and time limits
DISTINCTION
• Include comprehensive coverage of all the key components of the task
• Demonstrate excellentjudgement in the selection of research materials for both assignment tasks;they should be current, relevant and show very good understanding of the various forms of SEN and their teaching strategies
• Demonstrate excellent judgement in your selection of observational evidence and presentation feedback
• Express yourself in a clear and accurate way using a formal register and appropriate specialist vocabulary for the majority of the assignment
• Demonstrate competent in-text referencing and include a Harvard style bibliography of sources consulted
• adhere to the word and time limits
: (e.g. To achieve a Distinction your work will show…..)
Part A: Feedback on credit level
AC no Credit achieved (L3) Location of evidence Tutor/Assessor comments on assessment criteria
(the assessor may also indicate on the work itself where each AC is met)
Level achieved Tutor/Assessor’s signature: Date:
Resubmission (if applicable) If any of the assessment criteria for this assignment have not been met at Level 3, a resubmission may be permitted. Resubmission must follow the QAA guidelines and be permitted only once.
Requirements for resubmission/new Task set:
Date Set: Date due: Date Submitted:
Feedback on resubmission:
Level achieved
after resubmission: Tutor/Assessor’s signature: Date:
Part B: Feedback on grading (Applicable only if all assessment criteria achieved at Level 3)
Grade Descriptor Tutor/Assessor comments against grade descriptors Grade indicator
(P/M/D)
Please enter the final grade on page 1 based on this grade profile e.g. PPM=P
GD7: Quality
Tutor/Assessor’s reason for final grade decision (if applicable):
Areas for development (how will the learner be able to use and improve on what they have learnt on this unit and the skills that they have used in their further studies?)