Beyond A levels : curriculum 2000 and the reform of 14-19 qualifications
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Beyond A levels : curriculum 2000 and the reform of 14-19 qualifications
(The future of education from 14+)
Kogan Page, 2003
- : hard
- : pbk
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Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 183-192) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Since its introduction over 50 years ago, the A-level has been a constant subject of debate in schools, HE and government. Sometimes hailed as a 'gold standard', there is now intense speculation about the future of the A-level in particular, but also about post-14 qualifications in general. The furore about quality and standards which accompanies each year's A-level results has become an annual fixture in the UK press calendar. With the introduction of Curriculum 2000, and an increasing number of calls for Baccalaureate-style examinations, vocational qualifications and more, the need for serious debate - and change in this field is clear.
Based on primary research by two of the leading commentators on the qualifications, this book is a wide-ranging and critical view of the fundamental approaches of the education system in Britain today. With government action on this subject looking inevitable, this will be a challenging and important book for anyone interested in this debate.
Table of Contents
- The importance of 'policy memory' and 'system thinking' for curriculum and qualifications reform in England
- Understanding and judging Curriculum 2000
- Curriculum 2000 - patterns of change
- Reforming A levels under Curriculum 2000 - a halfway house?
- The Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education - a general or vocational qualification?
- Developing key skills in the 14-19 curriculum - from an assessment-led to a curriculum-led approach
- Shaping Curriculum 2000: the role of higher education and other external incentives
- Beyond A levels - a new approach to 14-19 curriculum and qualifications reform. Appendices: The Institute of Education/Nuffield Foundation Research Project (1999-2003)
- The Take-up of AGNVQ and AVCE, 1999-2002
- The UCAS Tariff.
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