Classical Studies (National 4)

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parentforumscot For more detailed course information: SQA: Classical Studies National 4: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/47440.html Education Scotland: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/nationalqualifications/index.asp Curriculum for Excellence Key Terms and Features Factfile: www.educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/CfEFactfileOverview_tcm4-665983.pdf NATIONALS IN A NUTSHELL The National Parent Forum of Scotland Summary of Classical Studies National 4 3 UNITS LIFE IN CLASSICAL GREECE CLASSICAL LITERATURE LIFE IN THE ROMAN WORLD ADDED VALUE UNIT: CLASSICAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENT WHAT WILL MY CHILD EXPERIENCE DURING THE COURSE? • Active and independent learning through self and peer evaluations, group feedback, reflecting on learning, making independent decisions • A blend of classroom approaches whole class learning; group work and peer learning; visits • Collaborative learning: working in pairs, small groups or larger groups on researching and presenting topics or gathering and evaluating research; discussion; collaborative blogs; with partners in English, Social Studies, Sciences • Space for personalisation and choice: learners can choose a topic or issue for their Assignment and their method of presenting findings • Applying learning • Embedding literacy and numeracy skills: reading; talking; listening; researching, presenting and analysing information; using technology. ASSESSMENT • To gain National 4, learners must pass all Units • Units are assessed as pass or fail by the school/centre (following SQA external quality assurance to meet national standards) • Unit assessment (or ‘evidence of learning’) could be presented in a variety of ways such as oral or electronic presentations, podcasts, extended writing, discussions, notes, multi-modal texts; wikis. A portfolio of work may be prepared • The Added Value Unit (Assignment) will require learners to research and present findings on a classical studies topic or issue. National 4 progresses onto National 5 CLASSICAL STUDIES SOCIAL STUDIES What skills will my child develop? • straightforward factual knowledge and understanding of religious, political, social, moral or cultural aspects of life in classical Greek and Roman societies • straightforward factual knowledge and understanding of classical literature, to identify links between the classical and modern worlds (eg Scotland) • researching and processing information and presenting findings on a classical studies topic or issue • investigating and communication skills to draw comparisons between the classical and modern worlds • the ability to use evidence (eg archaelogy) to compare the classical and modern worlds • the ability to comment on the usefulness of sources of evidence • drawing straightforward conclusions from classical literature about universal ideas, themes or values • analysis and evaluation + ADDED VALUE UNIT NATIONAL 4