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Excellence in education
CLIL ConferenceFlorence October 2013
Ann GibsonRegional ManagerEurope
Cambridge International Examinations
Thanks
The Principal and staff from ISIS Gobetti-Volta school in Bagno a Ripoli
Mrs Elisabetta Paoli – vice Principal and Cambridge Exams Officer
The Principal Mrs Gallo and Cambridge Co-ordinator Mrs Noli from Luigi Galvani Bologna
Mrs Rosalba Machetti from Antonio Pesenti Cascina
All Principals and teachers from Cambridge schools attending
Schools from the Florence region attending
Distinguished guests and the authorities from the Province of Florence
Mr Simon Lind from CUP
Who are we? - The Cambridge Assessment Group
What do we do? - Cambridge International Examinations
The world’s largest provider of international education programmes and qualifications for
5 to 19 year olds
Develops successful students in
over 160 countries
Valued by over 9,000 schools worldwide
Growing fast – worldwide entries increased by
20% the past year
Why do schools chose Cambridge?
Part of the University of Cambridge
Not-for-profit
Investment in education
Excellence in education
Learner-centred approach
Internationally recognised
Progressive and flexible
Comprehensive support
Why do schools chose Cambridge?
We develop Cambridge learners and Cambridge teachers who are:
Confident
Responsible
Reflective
Innovative
Engaged
Learner-centred approach
Developing skills for the 21st Century
What do we offer? – the Cambridge stages of education
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
Cambridge Secondary 111 to 14 years*
Cambridge Secondary 214 to 16 years*
Cambridge Advanced16 to 19 years*
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge Primary5 to 11 years*
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Progressive and flexible
Cambridge Secondary 2
Cambridge Primary
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge Secondary 1
Cambridge Checkpoint
Cambridge ICT Starters
Cambridge IGCSE®
Cambridge O Level
Cambridge International AS and A Level
Cambridge Pre-U
*Age ranges are for guidance only
Cambridge Primary5 to 11 year olds*
Cambridge Secondary 111 to 14 year olds*
Cambridge Advanced16 to 19 year olds*
Cambridge Secondary 214 to 16 year olds*
Cambridge IGCSE®
The world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to16 year olds
Taught in over 4,000 schools in more than 140 countries
Offered by over 3,000 UK schools
Over 75 subjects available – can be taken in any combination
Builds skills in creative thinking, enquiry and problem solving
Cambridge IGCSE
Available for learners whose first language is English
Develop the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively
Encourages an appreciation for literature
Curriculum Classroom CommunityQualifications
SubjectsEnglish - First Language
English - Second Language
English Literature
World Literature
Cambridge English
Cambridge IGCSE
Encourages the development of mathematical knowledge as a key life skill
Form a good basis for more advanced study
Curriculum Classroom CommunityQualifications
SubjectsMathematics
Mathematics – Additional
Mathematics (with coursework)
International Mathematics
Cambridge mathematics
Cambridge IGCSE
Curriculum Classroom CommunityQualifications
Students learn how science is studied and practised
Helps learners become aware that the results of scientific research can have on individuals
SubjectsAgriculture
Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Management
Physical Science
Physics
Science – Combined
Science – Co-ordinated (Double award)
Cambridge sciences
Cambridge IGCSE
Wide range available First Language Second Language Foreign Language
Encourages enjoyment and appreciation of language
Helps learners understand and respond to what they read and hear
Curriculum Classroom CommunityQualifications
SubjectsFirst Language Second Language Foreign Language
Afrikaans
Arabic
Chinese
Czech
Dutch
French
German
Japanese
Korean
Portuguese
Russian
Spanish
Thai
Turkish
Afrikaans
Hindi
IsiZulu
Kazakh
Arabic
Dutch
French
German
Greek
Indonesian
Italian
Japanese
Malay
Mandarin Chinese
Portuguese
Spanish
Spanish – Literature
Cambridge languages
Cambridge IGCSE
Enables learners to gain a deeper insight into the different communities
Builds an understanding of the different cultures that exist around the world
Curriculum Classroom CommunityQualifications
Subjects
Bangladesh Studies
Development Studies
Economics
Geography
Global Perspectives
History
India Studies
Islamiyat
Latin
Pakistan Studies
Religious Studies
Sociology
Cambridge humanities and social sciences
Cambridge IGCSE
Introduce theory and concepts that underpin the subjects
Provide a good opportunity to engage with the subject practically
Provide both a solid foundation for further study
An ideal preparation for the world of work
Curriculum Classroom CommunityQualifications
SubjectsAccountingArt and DesignBusiness StudiesChild DevelopmentComputer StudiesDesign and TechnologyDramaEnterpriseFood and NutritionInformation and CommunicationTechnologyMusicPhysical EducationTravel and Tourism
Cambridge business technical and vocational
Cambridge International Examinations in Italy
Total of 37 Centres – (Cambridge International Schools) expected to rise to 45 July 2014
30 of these offer Italian National Curriculum and 22 are State schools
8 more state schools are expected to become centres in 2013/14 = total of 30
State schools are offering mostly a range of IGCSEs, some offer Secondary 1/Checkpoint/ and some offer AS/ALs
Different range of IGCSE subjects but the most popular are: English Second Language
Biology
Geography
Maths
Physics
History
Cambridge IGCSEs in the Italian state system
Integrated with national curriculum as part of CLIL or internationalisation programme
Could also be run as parallel but separate programme
Different approaches, rates of adoption, range of subjects and methods of implementing
Curriculum models for CLIL and bilingual integration
“There are many ways of organising bilingual education, depending on individual contexts (e.g. resources, environment, language skills, goals). There can be different balances of first language and second language at different stages, starting with the first language, or starting with the second language, or starting with both languages as media of instruction. A curriculum model is based on how many subjects are taught and learnt through each language and over how much time.”
Extract from Implementing the curriculum with Cambridge
Curriculum models for CLIL and bilingual integration
begin in a small way by teaching one module or project in English (short term, low intensity)
prepare learners by immersing them in English for a short period – e.g. by teaching all curriculum subjects in English for one school term (short term, high intensity)
teach one or two content subjects in English over several years (long term, low intensity)
teach a substantial part of the curriculum in English over several years (long term, high intensity).
Curriculum models for CLIL and bilingual integration
Approach A: Split curriculum learners study some subjects as part of
the national curriculum and other subjects as part of an international curriculum.
double timetabling is avoided. This model is only feasible if equal official
recognition is given to the qualifications taken in both curricula.
Approach B: Shared subject curriculum learners study selected subjects in both the
first language and in English, this could lead to awarding both national and
Cambridge qualifications. The remaining subjects are studied in the first
language.
What is the normal model in Italy?
Shared subject curricula – different approachesThe common subjects could be taught using:
An integrated curriculum: Both national and Cambridge curricula are mapped to identify areas of overlap
and difference, and are then covered this requires curriculum mapping, planning and teacher coordination. Learning is in the same class by a bilingual teacher or two team-teachers. learners can take two qualifications: the national qualification and the Cambridge
qualification in English.
Two separate curricula. The national and Cambridge curricula for a subject are covered in separate
classes and languages, with no mapping of areas of overlap/difference. the curricula are separate, the learner is aware they are going to a national
curriculum class and then to a separate Cambridge (e.g. IGCSE) class. some of the learning may be duplicated. may be easier for the school to organise if it is hard to to produce and teach a
single, integrated curriculum.
What is the normal model in Italy?
Combining Cambridge programmes with national programmes
issues of balance, coherence and consistency are particularly important
Ideally the school curriculum should form a complementary whole rather than two separate curricula
Where there are differences in approach these need to be understood and planned.
better for teaching and assessment methodologies for both systems to be compatible and mutually supportive.
Running a dual programme can create periods of excessive workload and high levels of stress for both learners and teachers.
The leadership team should support teachers and learners by considering these factors
Needs careful design and timetabling to ensure that the programmes are appropriately resourced.
Points for consideration
There is a lot of expertise on implementing IGCSEs within Italian state schools: need to share ideas, exchange expertise, work as teams to help and support each other – not ‘reinvent the wheel’ = a network of Cambridge schools
Cambridge is working increasingly within CLIL and Bilingual projects – Argentina, Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, France, Indonesia, Vietnam and elsewhere around the world so specialised training and support is increasing for these contexts = growing expertise and guidance from Cambridge
Support from Cambridge includes a Guide on Implementing a Cambridge Curriculum availabe at: http://www.cie.org.uk/cambridge-for/principals-and-heads/
Things you need to know about using Cambridge qualifications
Schools need to be accredited centres (Cambridge International School - CIS) to access the teaching resources and to offer the examinations in their school
Schools that register as a CIS can offer any subjects at Secondary 1, IGCSE and AS/AL stages (Primary is an extra fee for membership)
There is an annual fee to be a CIS – this is paid yearly unless revenue reaches a certain level. There is also an exam fee for each subject a student enters.
For state schools, Directors have agreed to discount the yearly registration fee There is no restriction on the subjects a CIS can offer – from 1 to 75 at IGCSE
and from 1 to 45 at AS/AL as long as the school has the resources and facilities to deliver teaching and arrange the exams for the subjects they choose
Students must be prepared according to the IGCSE syllabus so teachers need to be able to deliver the syllabus alongside the national curriculum
Students need practice in taking the IGCSE exams which are very different from Italian exams – we do not want students set up to fail!
The exams are timetabled by Cambridge – they are taken on set dates at set times which cannot be changed and exams must be administered according to regulations
All the exams are provided by Cambridge and marked by Cambridge except for Speaking tests and course work – these are subject to external moderation
All schools are subject to security inspections during examination sessions – a spot check on security that is not announced and is carried out by a Cambridge inspector
Cambridge provide full syllabus material, past papers, teacher training on line and face to face, discussions forums for each subject, standardisation booklets and other exam related materials such as listening CDs.
Many subjects also have support teaching materials on line. Cambridge do not publish books which are provided by educational publishers (CUP, OUP, Hodder, Collins, Nelson Thornes)
There are many different models of implementing and integrating IGCSEs into national curriculum CLIL and bilingual programmes – the model used depends on resources and structure in school
Learn more
To learn more about Cambridge qualifications visit our website at:
www.cie.org.uk
Or contact Ann Gibson, Regional Manager Europe