Essays on Curriculum Development and Implementation for Inclusive Practice (with tutor feedback).

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Curriculum Development and Implementation for Inclusive Practice

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FEEDBACK: Great improvement that addresses alot of the task 1 requirements.  However you still need to develop it further, you have written just over 800 words.  

You should discuss the term curriculum in your introduction as it’s a term with many definitions – please have a look in section one in the CDIIP study guide (attached).  

Also, you have not made any linking with curriculum models; I’ve attached a curriculum models.doc to help you.  Although I can tell that you’re not happy with the GCSE English curriculum it’s not clear whether you think the Functional Skills English curriculum is better.  A bit more comparison is needed.

Task 1(1500)

Write a critical analysis and evaluation of two LLS curricula in terms of curriculum models and ideologies and in terms of purpose and context.

I will critically analyse and evaluate Functional skills English and GCSE English You should start by providing a definition of curriculum – have a look in the study guide

Functional Skills practical skills in English is a new qualification available to all learners aged 14 and above. Functional Skills not just about knowledge in English,  about knowing when and how to use the knowledge in real life situations. Functional Skills involves taking separate tests in speaking and listening, reading and writing which will give you a qualification if you pass them, giving you skills for life in english. They will also count towards other qualifications, including Diplomas and Apprenticeships, these are available in schools, colleges, training providers and the workplace. Functional Skills English is now part of the secondary school curriculum and is currently being piloted in a three-year scheme since 2010 along side GCSEs. During this time, the qualifications are being offered on their own at Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 on the National Qualifications Framework.

Fto the ideology of Progressivism, meeting individuals needs and aspirations so as to support their personal growth and strengthen a democratic society.    was based around active problem solving in a variety of social contexts and people learn how to think for themselves, make decisions and participate in a democratic society which now days would be the use of functional skills. (www.wakeypedia.org.uk)

Functional skills in practical terms explain’s that at level 2 in English, students write something with "accurate grammar, punctuation and spelling", and where the "meaning is clear".  

GCSEs are the main qualification taken by 14 to 16 year olds, but are available to anyone who would like to study a subject that interests them. You can take GCSEs in a wide range of academic and work-related subjects. GCSE stands for General Certificate of Secondary Education. It's highly valued by schools, colleges and employers, so will be useful whatever you are planning to do in the future.

 to the ideology of Instrumentalism having an highly skilled and educated workforce that will meet the needs of international competition and values high levels of literacy. The instrumental curriculum sees knowledge in factual terms and is clearly lecturer/teacher/trainer led. Through this method students are prepared for the workplace and society in general. relation to school leavers having a GCSE in english to seek employment once leaving school is deemed as the norm.

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GCSEs are usually studied full-time at school or college, taking five terms to complete. A percentage of their final grade will be from course work produce as a portfolio.

For an English GCSE you must take an exam in English literature and an exam in English language, there is a choice of two tiers: 'higher' or 'foundation'. Each tier leads to a different range of grades. Your subject teacher normally decides which tier is best for you.

GCSE’s were revised, so that from 2010, they are supposed to test thoroughly functional skills. If students fail to achieve level 2 in ...

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