Institution: Chatsmore Catholic High School
Case study
Introduction
Candidates who had been predicted grade E at GCSE because they
lacked confidence in taking the exam achieved a Level 2 NVQ which
was comparable with grade C. The positive experience of NVQ in Year
9 increased option uptake by an estimated 20%.
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Associated video clips
The assessments for NVQ Level 2
German
These two clips feature NVQ level 2 candidates
working on speaking assessments. The first is of a student working
with a German exchange teacher and the second is of two students
working together. In both conversations the students are in a job
interview situation.
Joe working with the German exchange teacher who is
interviewing him for a job.
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Watch two NVQ students who are taking part in a
speaking assessment in a pair. One student is playing the role of
the interviewer and the other is playing the role of a candidate
for a job interview.
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What the students think of the NVQ course
Listen students describe why they chose the NVQ
course, the student friendly step-by-step nature of assessment and
how employers value the course.
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Listen to students describing how they prepared for
the speaking assessment.
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Hear the students talking about how the course equips
them for life and for college entry.
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The interviews: With the teacher and Head
of languages
NVQ Languages Teacher – Linda
Pisani
Head of languages – Sylvia Morgan
The video clips below feature Linda and Sylvia who are describing
why an NVQ course has been so successful in KS4.
What level of NVQ are your students
entered for and what sort of students follow the course at
Chatsmore?
Hear about the sort of students which follow the
course and the level of NVQ they enter.
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Listen to how candidates can be transferred from a
GCSE course to an NVQ level 2 course.
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Hear about the NVQ twilight course for more able
linguists.
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How does the course differ from a
GCSE?
Listen to Linda describe the work-related authentic
nature of the content.
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How is the course
assessed?
Hear about assessment of the work and
internal and external verification and how this works in
practice.
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Does the course suit classes where there is a wide ability
range?
Listen to Linda describing how easy it is to
differentiate tasks with this course.
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How is ICT used in the delivery of
the course?
Hear how ICT enables students to progress and use of
the on-line learning platform at Chatsmore.
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What resources do you use to
deliver the NVQ course?
Hear Linda describing the types of resources used for
the NVQ course. She is referring to the sharing of resources on the
CILT Vocational Languages Resources
Bank.
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The interviews: With the Head of
Languages
How does the NVQ course improve attainment, uptake and
motivation?
Hear Sylvia describe how results, uptake and
motivation have been improved by the introduction of the NVQ
course.
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Why is this course more appropriate for some students than a
traditional GCSE course?
Hear about the motivating effects of continuous
assessment and how the course is particularly suitable for those
who find examinations daunting.
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What do you offer in your twilight
sessions?
Hear about how students can gain an additional level
2 NVQ language in twilight sessions and plans to offer NVQ at level
3 to those who have completed a fast-track GCSE.
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