SACSA Why reinvent the wheel

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SACSA Why re-invent the wheel?

• Using research assignments
• to implement SACSA

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SACSA framework Learning Areas
Arts Design technology English Health
Physical Education Languages Mathematics Science S
ociety Environment
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SACSA framework Key Ideas
Arts Design technology English Health
Physical Education Languages Mathematics Science S
ociety Environment
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SACSA framework Essential Learnings
Futures Identity Interdependence Thinking Communic
ation
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SACSA framework Key Competencies

• collecting, analysing organising information
• communicating ideas and information
• planning organising activities
• working with others in teams
• using mathematical ideas techniques
• solving problems
• using technology

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SACSA framework Outcomes/Standards
A continuum of ever improving performance Curricul
um standards or benchmarks Learning programmes
designed to help students reach those
standards We support teach to those
standards Used in monitoring, judging and
reporting on learner achievement
8 10 12
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SACSA Research assignments
Key Ideas
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SACSA Research assignments
Thinking
Key Ideas
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SACSA Research assignments
Thinking
Key Ideas
Communication
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SACSA Research assignments
Thinking
Key Ideas
Communication
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SACSA Research assignments
Thinking -Problem Solving
Research assignments are both learning activities
and assessment tasks
Key Ideas
Communication Critical analysis
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To construct.... or to deconstruct?...
That is the task!
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Constructivism

• Learning is the process of constructing knowledge
• the learner selects, interprets and transforms
  information constructs hypotheses and makes
  decisions, relying on a cognitive structure to do
  so
• Learning is active
• Learning is not linear
• Learning occurs in a context
• Learning builds on prior knowledge
• Learning is developmental and progressive