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Curriculum Updates Term 3 2011

Curriculum Updates Term 3 2011. Lesley Pearce National Facilitator Team Solutions Auckland University. NCEA Updates. Sign up for updates. Draft standards at Level 3 for consultation, and conditions of assessment for internally assessed standards.

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Curriculum Updates Term 3 2011

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  1. Curriculum Updates Term 3 2011 Lesley Pearce National Facilitator Team Solutions Auckland University

  2. NCEA Updates

  3. Sign up for updates

  4. Draft standards at Level 3 for consultation, and conditions of assessment for internally assessed standards. • Research New Zealand have set up a web site for online consultation. The link is: https://surveys.researchnz.com/NCEA <https://surveys.researchnz.com/NCEA> .We encourage online responses to be made, but paper submissions will also be accepted.This consultation will close on Sunday 25th September 2011.

  5. Consultation on Level 3 Standards • The Level 3 draft achievement standards and associated documents for each subject are now ready for consultation.  Consultation covers Level 3 draft standards and associated documents for each subject. These documents can be found on the Research New Zealand website or through the subject pages on the TKI website. • You can make a submission online on the Research New Zealand website, or on paper. • The closing date for submissions is Sunday 25 September 2011.  • More information about the alignment of NCEA standards with the New Zealand Curriculum project can be found on the TKI website. 

  6. Level 2 online resources • Most internal resources available • 2.5, 2.6 and 2.40 online soon • 2.10 next up • 2.44 has been delayed due to a rewrite of the AS but is currently being worked on • 2.7 is expected by the end of September http://legacy.tki.org.nz/e/community/ncea/tech-lvl2.php

  7. Techlink: Ask an Expert

  8. Changes to University Entrance for 2014

  9. List of approved subjects • The list of approved subjects will consist of subjects derived from the New Zealand Curriculum with achievement standards at Level 3. The list of approved subjects will be updated as subjects meet the criteria

  10. Modified marking system for external assessment – Grade Score Marking • GSM is being used for all standards at NCEA Level 1 assessed by written examination.GSM will not be used for standards assessed by portfolio, common assessment tasks or through verification • Technology, • Design and Visual Communication • 2012 may be marked using GSM

  11. UE Subjects • status quo for UE subjects will remain for 2012 and 2013 • MoE and NZQA are currently considering which “subjects” will be on the approved list from 2014; for 2015 entry • This will involve consideration of what is appropriate for Technology, Sciences and Maths and Stats, and possibly some other areas; in the light of curriculum and NCEA alignment changes

  12. From Bali Haque (August 2011)

  13. Digital Technologies • Clarification Document relating to AS 91071, 91072 and 91073http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/computing-digital-technologies/clarifications-2/clarification-of-digital-technology-achievement-standards/

  14. http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/

  15. http://seniorsecondary.tki.org.nz/Technology

  16. Middle Leaders Web Site • The Ministry has relaunched the middle leaders web site and it’s worth a visit: http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Ministry-curriculum-guides/Secondary-middle-leaders

  17. Literacy in the Technology Classroom • Technology (PowerPoint 687KB)http://literacyonline.tki.org.nz/content/download/20416/166482/file/Technology.ppt> This power point from Aaron Wilson outlines some of the literacy demands in technology and uses the Techlink case study about Te Rewa Rewa Bridge http://www.techlink.org.nz/Case-studies/Technological-practice/Materials/Te-Rewa-Rewa-bridge/index.htm  to demonstrate effective literacy teaching practices.

  18. Trades Academies • partnerships between schools, tertiary providers and industry training organisations • Trades academies provide 16 to 17 year olds with the opportunity to combine a secondary school programme with learning in tertiary education and/or industry settings

  19. The trades Academies operating • Tai Tokerau Trades Academy (Northland) • Southern Cross Trades Academy (Auckland) • Eastern Bay of Plenty Trades Academy (Whakatane) • Waikato Trades Academy (Hamilton) • New Zealand Primary Industries Trades Academy • Primary Industries Trades Academy • Wellington Trades Academy • Canterbury Trades College (Christchurch)

  20. At the end of May, 625 students were enrolled in the first eight Trades Academies. Planned roll increases and up to eight more academies mean student numbers could near 2000 in 2012 • Initial reporting shows 91 per cent of students attended at least 80 per cent of their classes. Māori make up 36 per cent of students; Pasifika are just under five per cent. A quarter of students are girls

  21. Senior secondary students enrolled in a trades academy programme can make a start on their trades career without paying fees and earn credits towards NCEA at the same time • Students remain enrolled with their secondary school. This means they maintain their links with school, and can still take part in sporting and cultural activities

  22. Trade academies • Article in the August Gazette on trade academies • http://www.edgazette.govt.nz/Articles/Article.aspx?ArticleId=8413

  23. Atomic Zombie • Automotive/engineering class at Tikipunga High School as part of Te Tai Tokerau Trades Academy. Atomic Zombie is an American outfit that issues plans for radically altered bicycles, students split into groups to make their own versions

  24. The problem… per cent of 15 to 19 year olds not in employment, education, training or caregiving June 2011

  25. …the solution 5 new vocational pathways

  26. RECENT PATHWAYS SYMPOSIUM • ‘Developing Pathways: Leading Student to Success’Stuart Middleton’s opening address from the recent national symposium entitled, held recently at Manukau Institute of Technology. Stuart’s presentation can be found at this link:http://www.manukau.ac.nz/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/59551/CSMP-Symposium-Opening-201.pdf

  27. http://www.switchedoncareers.co.nz/

  28. YouthGuarantee • encourage secondary schools and wharekura to redesign senior courses of learning for students to access broad-based NCEA ... objectives, and with the new achievement standards for NCEA. • encourage secondary schools and wharekura to redesign senior courses of learning for students to access broad-based NCEA

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