Public consultation 2018

INTRODUCTION
The BSSS invites you to provide feedback on the updated Modern Languages Framework.

BACKGROUND

In March, the BSSS sought feedback on the current Languages Framework. Feedback from the survey informed revision of the Framework.

The purpose of this questionnaire is to enable individuals and groups to provide feedback on the Modern Languages Framework.

Feedback is sought on the following:
• The rationale and goals
• The coverage and clarity of curriculum content
• The format, assessment table and weightings
• The clarity and coherence of the achievement standards
Each section of the questionnaire requires responses on a rating scale to key statements with an opportunity to include comments that focus on suggestions for improvement.

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RATIONALE
The rationale provides clarity about the subject’s broad scope, distinctive nature and importance. 

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* 2. GOALS
The goals comprehensively describe the intended learning.

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* 3. CONTENT
The framework outlines relevant and appropriate content (knowledge and skills). 

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* 4. ASSESSMENT
The format of the assessment table is easy to interpret and the weightings for assessment are appropriate.

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* 5. ASSESSMENT
Do you think the Assessment Task Type table provides flexibility for colleges to assess students according to their needs and interests? Please provide a comment.

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* 6. ASSESSMENT
Do you think the Assessment Task Type table makes provision for a range of pedagogical approaches (i.e. instructional and inquiry-based learning)? Please explain your point of view.

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* 7. ACHIEVEMENT STANDARDS
The grade descriptors are clear and comprehensive descriptions. Please explain your point of view.

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