Scottish Studies
SCQF 3 / 4
Course Overview
Scottish Studies offers a flexible learning pathway for pupils and allows for regular and progressive achievement at SCQF levels 2-6. The course involves the study of various elements of Scottish culture, history, geography and language to create a rich and interesting course that allows for greater personalisation and choice from learners.
LEARNING AND TEACHING
A wide range of learning and teaching strategies will be employed to support and encourage young people in the Scottish Studies Award. This will include class teaching, small group activities and the use of new technology to support achievement. Opportunities will be made for pupils to take ownership of their learning and this will be supported by class teachers.
COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
The Award however is made up of units worth SCQF points at level 3, 4 and 5 which can make up the value of National Qualifications. These units are very flexible and will allow pupils to achieve at level 3, 4 or 5 depending on their ability.
The Award is made up of one compulsory unit – Scotland in Focus in which pupils will research an issue of interest to them with a Scottish connection. This project is very open to pupil choice and can be related to Scottish sport, culture, landmarks, history, famous people etc. This will be assessed by class teachers in the Academy.
Pupils will then have the opportunity to study optional units such as Scottish Media,
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mr N Bentley
Learning and Teaching Approaches
A variety of learning and teaching approaches will be used throughout the course including: teacher exposition; group work; discussion; individualised learning; evaluation of source material; personal and group research and problem solving; self-evaluation and peer assessment.
Progression Pathways
The Scottish Studies Award is a truly progressive one with pupils having the ability to achieve at levels 2-6. It is therefore possible for pupils to continue with their journey in Scottish Studies into the senior phase. There are a rich tapestry of units and so pupils are able to deepen and expand on their knowledge, achieving SCQF units throughout.