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Personal Achievement Awards are designed to enable pupils to develop their confidence, independence, and their ability to communicate and respond to others.<\/p>\n
Pupils will have the opportunity to participate in a range of new and familiar activities, and to experience and contribute to their community across a range of social contexts.<\/p>\n
The Awards are available at SCQF Level 1 and SCQF Level 2 and have three different stages of achievement: Bronze, Silver and Gold. Pupils can progress through Bronze, Silver and Gold, building on their achievements at each stage.<\/p>\n
There is no prerequisite for the P.A.A. course.<\/p>\n
Units are selected from the following two themes:
\n\u2666 Developing Independence
\n\u2666 Taking Part in the Community<\/p>\n
Pupils have the opportunity to select from a wide range of units, tailored to their specific needs and interests – for example: personal health; safety and security; healthy eating; financial awareness; travel in the community; exploring a local area.<\/p>\n
To achieve the Bronze Award, pupils must successfully complete two units – one from each theme.<\/p>\n
To achieve the Silver Award, four units must be successfully completed – at least one from each theme.<\/p>\n
To achieve the Gold Award, six units must be successfully completed – at least two from each theme.<\/p>\n
Teaching methods may vary depending on the unit(s) being studied but will involve active learning.<\/p>\n
Assessment consists of gathering evidence via a portfolio to show that a pupil has successfully completed all the outcomes in the units. Assessment evidence can be presented in any form appropriate to the pupil and the activity undertaken. Evidence may be paper-based or recorded (oral or visual).
\nPupils may also provide evidence through audio recordings, video diaries, blogs or other electronic means.<\/p>\n
Homework will depend on the unit(s) being studied; but may involve, for example, taking photographs, creating a poster or storyboard, or keeping a log of activities.<\/p>\n
The Award at SCQF level 1 or its components may provide progression to:
\n\u2666 Personal Achievement Award at SCQF level 2
\n\u2666 Personal Development Award at SCQF level 2
\n\u2666 other Units, Awards and Courses at SCQF level 2<\/p>\n
The Award at SCQF level 2 or its components may provide progression to:
\n\u2666 Personal Development Award at SCQF level 2
\n\u2666 other Units, Awards and Courses at SCQF levels 2 and\/or 3<\/p>\n
Personal Achievement Award – information leaflet<\/a><\/p>\n Personal Achievement Award SCQF level 1<\/a><\/p>\n Personal Achievement Award SCQF level 2<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Personal Achievement Awards are designed to enable pupils to develop their confidence, independence, and their ability to communicate and respond to others. Pupils will have the opportunity to participate in a range of new and familiar activities, and to experience and contribute to their community across a range of social contexts. Award Level The Awards … Continue reading Personal Achievement Award (P.A.A.)<\/span>