Home learning in Computer Science

All pupils will be required to continue their learning at home in a manner that both reinforces skills and classroom learning, as well as in terms of developing research based skills.  Tasks may include:

• Completing prescribed homework questions
• Researching current technologies
• Practicing specific skills using application programs
• Using study skills in preparation for assessments

Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with research, experimentation or proof reading completed work.  Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include:

• Considering the use of computers in the home and asking pupils for advice
• Ensuring that pupils work safely on the computer in a manner that reinforces pupils’ understanding of how to support their own health and well being.

 

Home learning in Business Education

All pupils will be required to continue their learning at home.   Tasks may include:

• Completing prescribed homework questions
• Researching course content
• Practicing specific skills using application programs
• Using study skills in preparation for assessments

Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with research. Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include:

• discussing how pupils manage personal budgets
• encouraging pupils to be enterprising through creating their own income
• discussing the implications of business closures reported through the media

 

Home learning in Administration and IT

Practical work using application programs will require additional input at home in order for deadlines to be met and to develop skills.  Pupils will also work on assignments to develop their understanding of the theory components of the course.  Tasks may include: 

• working on application packages to develop skills
• working timed pieces to complete tasks
• working on past paper assignments
• preparation for all class assessments.

Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with opportunities to work independently on assigned tasks. Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include: 

• asking pupils to create documents on the computer, such as lists or diagrams
• discussing the work of parents and other adults and how Administration and IT skills are central to the job
• taking time to share skills with pupils as they work to complete various IT tasks.

 

Home learning in Design and Manufacture

While most of the practical tasks will be completed during class time, pupils will also work on assignments to develop their understanding of the theory components of the course.  Tasks may include: 

• working on focused tasks to develop skills
• completing associated technology exercises
• research in preparation for design assignments
• completion of design folio tasks
• working on past paper assignments
• preparation for all class assessments.

Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with opportunities to work independently on assigned tasks.  Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include: 

• encouraging pupils to watch TV programs that deal with Design and Manufacture
• pointing out good or inferior Design and Manufacture of household items, and the implications for that items functionality for the user
• encouraging pupil involvement in any DIY task around the home in terms of how an item should be designed and what needs to be done to create or repair items.

 

Home learning in Graphic Communication

While most of the practical tasks will be completed during class time, pupils will also work on assignments to develop their understanding of the theory components of the course.  Tasks may include: 

• working on focused tasks to develop skills
• completing associated graphic exercises
• working on past paper assignments
• preparation for all class assessments.
• research as part of course tasks
• completion of project activities

Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with opportunities to work independently on assigned tasks.  Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include: 

• asking pupils to create presentation and advertising items for local events, such as church or school fetes
• asking pupils to share skills with adults who need to represent any kind of design, such as designing a new kitchen or bathroom.

 

Home learning in Practical Woodworking

While practical tasks will be completed during class time, pupils can also extend their skills in working with wood at home. Task may include: 

• study the construction of wood based items such as boxes, shelving, or a bird house
• study repairs to wooden items around the house
• study the use of hand and power tools, especially wood tools
• study the construction of flat-pack furniture 

Parents/ carers can be supportive by discussing their work with them or aiding them with opportunities to work independently on assigned tasks.  Other ways in which parents/ carers can support pupils include: 

• discussing how important it is for care to be taken when constructing wood items so that they can do the job they are made to do, and last for a reasonable amount of time
• building commercial wooden model kits for pleasure
• looking out for opportunities for a pupil to work with skilled practitioners.