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The Scottish Studies Award provides opportunities for learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of Scotland – its people, language<\/p>\n
s and dialects, society, culture, natural environment and heritage – and to make connections across the curriculum.<\/p>\n
The Award has a broad and flexible framework, providing opportunities for personalisation and choice, and reflects a range of subject areas.<\/p>\n
The Scottish Studies Award is offered by the SfL department at SCQF levels 3 to 5.<\/p>\n
There are no prerequisites for entry to Scottish Studies.<\/p>\n
A key feature is the opportunity for the Award to be tailored according to pupils’ needs and interests.<\/p>\n
SCQF level 3:\u00a0<\/strong>pupils complete a total of four units – the mandatory Scotland in Focus unit, plus three Units from at least two of the following groups, all with a Scottish context: SCQF level 4: <\/strong>pupils complete a total of four units – the mandatory Scotland in Focus unit, plus three Units from at least two of the following groups: SCQF level 5: <\/strong>pupils complete a total of four units – the mandatory Scotland in Focus unit, plus three Units from at least two of the following groups: Teaching methods will include discussion, role play, written questions, group work, presentations, and independent study and research. Classwork is accessed via MS Teams and OneNote.<\/p>\n There is no formal examination for this course. Assessment for the Award will consist of gathering evidence to show that the pupil is The Scottish Studies Award may provide progression to Scottish Studies at the next SCQF level; or a variety of Courses, Awards or Units at the next SCQF level, depending on the specific subject areas that have been studied as part of the Award.<\/p>\n Scottish Studies Award – Course overview and resources – SQA<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Scottish Studies Award provides opportunities for learners to develop their knowledge and understanding of Scotland – its people, language s and dialects, society, culture, natural environment and heritage – and to make connections across the curriculum. The Award has a broad and flexible framework, providing opportunities for personalisation and choice, and reflects a range … Continue reading Scottish Studies Award<\/span>
\nGroup 1: Language and Literature<\/strong> (options include understanding language and producing language)<\/em>
\nGroup 2: Society and Environment\u00a0<\/strong>(options include business, geography, health & food technology (contemporary food issues), history, modern studies, people & society and investigating religion & beliefs)<\/em>
\nGroup 3: Arts and Culture<\/strong>\u00a0(options include analysing media and creating media, art & design and drama)<\/em><\/p>\n
\nGroup 1 Language and Literature<\/strong> (<\/em>options include English: analysis & evaluation, English: creation & production, Scots Language: History & Development, Scots Language: Understanding & Communication)<\/em>
\nGroup 2 Society and Environment<\/strong> (options include environmental science, geography, health & food technology (contemporary food issues), history, modern studies, people & society and investigating religion & beliefs)<\/em>
\nGroup 3 Arts and Culture<\/strong> (options include analysing media and creating media, art & design and drama)<\/em>
\nGroup 4 Business, Industry and Employment<\/strong> (options include business, creative industries, travel & tourism and uniformed & emergency services: an introduction)<\/em><\/p>\n
\nGroup 1 Language and Literature<\/strong> (<\/em>options include English: analysis & evaluation, English: creation & production, Scots Language: History & Development, Scots Language: Understanding & Communication)<\/em>
\nGroup 2 Society and Environment<\/strong> (options include environmental science, geography, health & food technology (contemporary food issues), history, modern studies, people & society, investigating religion & beliefs, sociology and philosophy)<\/em>
\nGroup 3 Arts and Culture<\/strong> (options include analysing media and creating media, art & design and drama)<\/em>
\nGroup 4 Business, Industry and Employment<\/strong> (options include business, creative industries, travel & tourism and\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nTeaching Methods – what will I do?<\/h4>\n
Assessment<\/h4>\n
\nable to successfully complete all the Outcomes in the Units.
\nAssessment evidence can be presented in any form appropriate to a pupil and the activity undertaken. Pupils may also provide evidence through audio recordings, video diaries, blogs or other electronic means.<\/p>\nProgression<\/h4>\n