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🔍 Crucial review of Level 3 qualifications in progress! What challenges must it tackle for colleges? 🎓 T Level assessment burden 💼 Industry placement availability 👨🎓👩🎓 Adult learner considerations 🏗️ Sector-specific needs (e.g., construction, creative industries) 🧑⚕️ Subject gaps like social care 📊 Level 2 and below reforms Association of Colleges Catherine Sezen & David Holloway dive deep into these issues and more. Will the rapid review address college concerns? 🤔 Read their full article here: https://lnkd.in/efyAV_4u #CollegeReform

I think the reason there's such controversy to this proposal is because those who espouse a traditional higher education model think in terms of a time-based education, not one that's competency-based. CBE is learning vs. seat time. Given that model, a student completes their degree when they've demonstrated competency (proficiency) in specific skills (competencies) -- not when they've sat in a classroom for a specified length of time. #highereducation #CBE

Latest from FE News: Qualification reform: the key challenges facing colleges: As the rapid review of Level 3 qualifications gets underway, AoC’s Cath Sezen and David Holloway look at the challenges it must address for colleges.… Qualification reform: the key challenges facing colleges was published on FE News by Association of Colleges (AoC) Read more here:

Practical Subjects in UK Schools Set for Exam-Free Assessment - A Paradigm Shift in Education The landscape of secondary education in the United Kingdom is poised for a significant transformation as the Department for Education (DfE) announces plans to remove formal examinations from several practical subjects starting in the next academic year. This bold move represents a fundamental shift in how students' skills and knowledge are assessed in subjects that prioritise hands-on learning and real-world application. Learning Read more: https://zurl.co/QZoi #UKEducation #ExamFreeAssessment #PracticalSubjects #ExamFree #ParadigmShift #EducationReform #SecondaryEducation #DFE #HandsOnLearning #RealWorldApplication #SkillsOverExams #AssessmentRevolution #StudentCentric #LearningByDoing #VocationalSkills #TechnicalEducation #EducationInnovation #TeachingAndLearning #UKSchools #EducationPolicy #Assessments

Practical Subjects in UK Schools Set for Exam-Free Assessment - A Paradigm Shift in Education The landscape of secondary education in the United Kingdom is poised for a significant transformation as the Department for Education (DfE) announces plans to remove formal examinations from several practical subjects starting in the next academic year. This bold move represents a fundamental shift in how students' skills and knowledge are assessed in subjects that prioritise hands-on learning and real-world application. Learning Read more: https://zurl.co/QZoi #UKEducation #ExamFreeAssessment #PracticalSubjects #ExamFree #ParadigmShift #EducationReform #SecondaryEducation #DFE #HandsOnLearning #RealWorldApplication #SkillsOverExams #AssessmentRevolution #StudentCentric #LearningByDoing #VocationalSkills #TechnicalEducation #EducationInnovation #TeachingAndLearning #UKSchools #EducationPolicy #Assessments

T Levels, the UK government's latest initiative in technical education, are not only reshaping the landscape of vocational training but are also proving to be a powerful tool in preparing students for higher education. As the educational sector continues to evolve, these qualifications are bridging the gap between traditional academic routes and the practical skills demanded by both universities and employers. This comprehensive exploration delves into how T Levels are equipping students with the necessary tools to excel in higher education and beyond. Read more: https://zurl.co/bm3R #TLevels #UKEducation #HigherEducation #VocationalTraining #TechnicalEducation #FutureOfWork #SkillsForLife #EducationReform #UKStudents #UniversityReadiness #CareerPreparation #EmployabilitySkills #PracticalLearning #AcademicSuccess #EducationInnovation #CareerDevelopment #StudentSuccess #UKGovernmentInitiatives

Association of Colleges are cracking through the reports this week! Here is some really sensible advice for whoever is in power after the #GeneralElection on #QualificationReform: Qualification Reform: A Pause and Review Must Be Announced by 1 August With the report: Considerations for a new government on qualification reforms and curriculum review in further education https://lnkd.in/dtnGmzgD #Skills #Level3 #Funding

As gatekeepers of quality assurance and federal funding, higher ed accreditors should hold colleges and universities accountable for their student outcomes and educational efficacy. If we're not doing our jobs, neither is accreditation. #highered #accreditation

Association of Colleges are cracking through the reports this week! Here is some really sensible advice for whoever is in power after the #GeneralElection on #QualificationReform: Qualification Reform: A Pause and Review Must Be Announced by 1 August With the report: Considerations for a new government on qualification reforms and curriculum review in further education https://lnkd.in/dGDcVz_B #Skills #Level3 #Funding