Using new technologies to enhance learning at KS5:

Posted on February 5th, 2008 in Summer 2008 by Michael Senior

Contributor: Judith Jakes and Susan Kambalu
This session will examine a range of digital learning strategies specifically at Key Stage 5 including:
• ‘blogging’ and it’s potential use within post 16 courses including the Summer gap between Years 11 to12 and Years 12 to13
• the use of social networking as a learning tool
• a number of software packages used by a range of sixth form centres to enhance post 16 studies
• Web2 and some future implications on the next phase of internet possibilities
The session is aimed at novices to the world of cyber space who wish to know about developments impacting on learning, not just in the future, but today.

Assessment for learning and independent learning:

Posted on February 5th, 2008 in Summer 2008 by Michael Senior

Contributor: Michael Senior
This session will provide a range of practical strategies and photocopiable resources for Heads of Sixth to offer subject leaders, teachers and sixth form tutors. The session will offer:
• sixth form tutorial material to help develop more independence amongst post 16 students
• teaching strategies and resources to develop independent learning
• practical strategies and resources to support subject leaders and teachers wishing to address the Assessment for Learning agenda
This session will help Heads of Sixth support tutorial time by providing ready-made material for use with students as well as support teachers by offering strategies that can be provided as digital material or photocopiable resources.

Russell Group universities:

Posted on February 5th, 2008 in Summer 2008 by Michael Senior

Contributor: Dr Wendy Piatt
As Director General of the Russell Group, Dr Wendy Piatt is well placed to provide a brief outline for Heads of Sixth form of how the organisation works on behalf of the most research-intensive universities. In particular, the session will:
• clarify the approach Russell Group universities are adopting to consider course choice as a further selection method in response to the increasing number of excellent applicants
• outline the view of the Russell Group on future variable tuition fees for the ‘top 20’ universities
The session should help Heads of Sixth better advise students who intend to apply to some of the most competitive research-based universities.

UCAS AND THE ‘STRETCH AND CHALLENGE’ AGENDA

Posted on November 9th, 2007 in November 2007 by Michael Senior

This session will address the issue of higher education selection of the most able applicants by the most competitive universities.
The session:
• offers the response from UCAS regarding the way AS./ A2 Levels might change to differentiate the most able – including the role of possible quartile banding;
• examines changes to the UCAS process to incorporate unit grade information
• outlines the role and extent Advanced Extension Awards are used to make offers;
• explores the role of admissions tests in selecting applicants.

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