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Assessing the reflective project
This page introduces how to assess the reflective project in its current specification. It also builds on additional resources that are pertinent to understanding Option 1 and the different modes available...
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Reflecting on and reviewing your PPS course
PPS is an exciting course that is always evolving if you let it. That's why we should not be daunted at the idea of a new specification as we are used to this course developing constantly. Many educators...
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Writing skills
Irrespective of which option the student chooses to take, they will have to utilise writing skills for the reflective project. This can be daunting to anticipate; however educators can take advantage...
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Understanding Contexts
A key skill that is intentionally developed through the CP core, particularly galvanised by PPS, is self-awareness; particularly how one perceives culture and makes assumptions. Criterion B of the reflective...
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Introduction to Interpersonal Skills
Interpersonal skills are all about communicating and integrating well with others. This is certainly a skill that we continue to develop all our lives; every human is unique and contexts vary so much...
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3.2 Literacies: Understanding literacy
Quite rightly, we associate the word literacy with the ability to read, write and count. At its very core, The National Literacy Trust defines it as 'the ability to read, write, speak and listen in a...
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Introduction to Intercultural Understanding
In this introduction to Intercultural Understanding, we consider how this theme can be a way of of thinking. This links very much to treating it as a lens with which to see the world and also to the theme...
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5 stages of Service Learning
Transferable skills The exploration above with the suggestion of resources, takes you through the learning outcomes of service learning. However another layer to add into the learning experience for students...
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Service Learning - Case Study 5
Case Study 5: The Leigh UTC, Dartford, UK What is the key to successful service learning experience over the two year course? Research: there needs to be a thorough research stage so students can clearly...
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Service Learning - Case Study 4
Case Study 4: BAHM, Malmo Borgarskola, Sweden What role does research play? It is not just about finding a starting point. Research is needed the whole way through service learning as a way of continuously...