Flexible Options Extension Studies

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Flexible Options Extension Studies
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Why Is Flexibility Important?

• Self esteem
• Motivation
• Engagement
• Relevance
• Equity

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SACE Pattern
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Flexible Options

• Community Studies
• Interdisciplinary Subjects
• Work Education
• VET
• Recognition of Learning
• Community Based learning
• Self-Directed Learning
• Special provisions Interrupted Schooling

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Interdisciplinary Subjects

• Stage 1
• Integrated Learning
• Stage 2
• Extension Studies
• Integrated Learning

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Extension Studies

• 2-unit sequence - Group 1 or 2
• Score /20 - classified HESS General
• Student initiated Research based
• Specialised Area related to one or more subjects
• Contact teacher(s) and/or mentor(s)

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Why Extension Studies?

• Preferred ways of learning
• Learning self-initiated and directed
• Fosters independent and collaborative learning
• Students are able to investigate an area of
  personal interest or pursue a passion
• Deep learning or cross-disciplinary learning

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When is it NOT an Extension Study?

• Covered by an existing subject
• Project based only on a collection of existing
  secondary sources (Find out all there is to know
  about.)
• Transfer of information
• Community Studies

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Methodology

• Qualitative eg transcript of unstructured
  interview
• Quantitative numeric measurement eg using
  survey data
• Action research action (change, improvement)
  and research (understanding, knowledge) to be
  achieved through a cycle of action and critical
  reflection
• Experimental research testing a hypothesis or
  trying out techniques

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The Initial Process

• Contact Teacher identified
• Student(s) informed and identified
• Student(s) completes program approval request
• Program approved by SSABSA and student enrolled

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The Extension Studies Process (1)

• Assessment Component 1 Investigation Proposal
  (20)
• Develop a proposal and discuss with contact
  teacher
• Proposal 10
• Discussion 10

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The Extension Studies Process (2)

• Assessment Component 2 Folio 40
• Negotiate and carry out the investigation using
  proposed methodology
• Research Evidence - 30
• Discussion (x4) 10

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The Extension Studies Process (3)

• Assessment Component 3 Investigation Final
  Outcome 40
• Communicate the Investigation Outcome
• Exhibition 30
• Personal Evaluation 5
• Discussion 5

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Assessment in Extension Studies

• Curriculum statement without content
• Scope of the subject is unique to each student
• Early engagement with assessment criteria is
  essential
• Assessment focuses on the learning rather than
  the content

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Necessary Student Qualities

• Ability to
• Focus clearly on goals and operate independently
• Discriminate and make decisions
• Develop sound research skills and persist
• Seek/take advice and solve problems
• Articulate ideas (oral, written) and adapt to
  change (resilience)

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Mentors and Supervisors

• Variety of skills, interests, and professional
  backgrounds
• On-site and off site
• Variety of qualifications
• Main aim as a support to students

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Investigation Proposal

• Part 1 Proposal
• Assessment Criteria
• Exploration
• Skills of Inquiry
• Planning
• Quality of Proposal

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Investigation Proposal

• Part 2 Discussion
• Assessment Criteria
• Clarity
• Quality of Research and Learning
• Quality of Advocacy

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Folio (1)Discussion (x 4 )-10

• Assessment Criteria
• Skills of inquiry
• Communication
• Reflection
• Depth of understanding

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Folio (2) Research Evidence- 30

• (All folios must contain a context statement -
  500 words maximum)
• Assessment Criteria
• Organisation
• Skills of Inquiry
• Problem Solving
• Working independently interdependently
• Documentation

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Investigation Final Outcome

• Three Parts (All Externally marked)
• Exhibition (30)
• Personal Evaluation (5)
• Discussion (5)

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Exhibition

• Assessment Criteria
• Quality of Exhibition
• Validity of Findings
• Responsibility

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Personal Evaluation

• Assessment Criteria
• Reflection
• Understanding
• Communication

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Discussion

• Assessment Criteria
• Quality of Discussion
• Quality of Advocacy

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Examples of Final Outcomes

• Short Film, Digital Movie, Video, CD collection
  of songs/performance
• Interactive Multimedia - Flash, Website,
  PowerPoint
• Traveling Drama Performance, Fashion Parade,
  Novel, Novella
• Promotional materials, Photographic portfolio,
  Sketches, Comic strip
• Anthology, Manual, Booklet/pamphlet etc

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Support Materials

• Available on SSABSA website (www.ssabsa.sa.edu.au)
  
• for example
• Annotated work samples
• Program approval information
• Marking record forms
• Illustrative Programs
• Performance Standards
• Resources
• Teaching and learning strategies

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SSABSA Contacts

• Rhonda Williams
• Phone [phone]
• Email rhondaw_at_ssabsa.sa.gov.au
• Lois Ey
• Phone [phone]
• Email loise_at_ssabsa.sa.gov.au
• Jim Green
• Phone [phone]
• Email jimg_at_ssabsa.sa.edu.au