Institution: Yewlands School Technology
College
Introduction:
'Our children are excited and motivated by this
style of learning and are therefore achieving highly. It is
proving motivational for children of all abilities allowing them to
be creative, independent learners' Headteacher
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Associated video clips
The interviews: Teacher : Juliet Park
The video clips below feature Juliet Park who is explaining the
differences between teaching an NVQ language course and a
traditional GCSE.
What sort of students were selected to
follow the business German course?
Hear about the way in which a portfolio-based form of
assessment motivates students and helps them to achieve good
results.
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What sort of content is
covered?
Hear about the practical nature of the course which
focuses on work-related vocabulary and structures.
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What is the difference between teaching an NVQ course and a
GCSE?
Hear about using authentic business material to
simulate the business world and the student-friendly assessment
methods.
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Company visit
The school has a link with AES Seal and the students
visit the company to enhance their business German
course. This video clip shows the students on their
visit.
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