ICT will now be a compulsory KS4 subject
Emphasis on ICT will benefit teachers and pupils
Fundamental knowledge to succeed.
By 2013 the age will rise to 17
By 2015 the age will rise to 18
Other countries in the EU such as Germany and Holland are the same.
www.ifs.org.uk/wps/wp0511.pdf
“As of 2006 there are just 76 percent of 25 to 34 year olds with upper secondary education in the UK, which is 11 percentage points lower than the corresponding figure for the US.”
Personal learning program
Integrate vocational/subject learning, personal and social development, and functional skills.
Gives pupils increased opportunities.
Strong framework for practical business skills
Quality dependent on geographic location
Businesses and Authorities will determine outcome
Reducing subject units from 6 to 4
Is assessment based on too much factual knowledge?
Increases pupil response and thought
Dilution of subject knowledge?