Module 3Personal & Social Development (PSD)

January 2011

Today’s Outcomes

• To gain an understanding of the purpose of the PSD qualifications

• To consider the benefits of PSD for both learners and providers

• To consider approaches to delivery • To recognise your commitment to continued professional development

Introduction

• PSD qualifications at Edexcel are available from Entry 1 and up to level 2

• They form one of the three strands of Foundation Learning

• The PSD units focus on developing confidence, awareness, life and work skills

Self Awareness

ConfidenceBuilding

TeamWorkingCitizenship

EmployabilityHealthyLiving

IndependentLiving

PSD skill development themes

Goal and Target setting

Economic Wellbeing

Mapping PSD - at Level 1Personal Development Themes

Sample Vocational Units where PSD themes can be readily mapped

Personal Wellbeing Healthy Living Understanding personal identity

Managing personal risk

Personal and social relationships

Economic wellbeing and financial stability

Financial capability

Career progression

Managing financial risk

Economic and business understanding

Citizenship Role of the individual in a democratic society

Government and justice in the UK

Rights and responsibilities of a citizen in a democracy

The changing nature of society in the UK

Work related learning

Skills for employment

Making informed career and progression choices

Opportunities in learning and work

Learning from more experienced people

Careers education Self development for your career

Exploring career choices

Career management

Enterprise Planning an enterprise activity

Running an enterprise

Work placement Learning from more experienced people

Preparing for work placement

Learning from work placement

Investigating rights and responsibilities at work

The Learner Experience

Initial AssessmentDiagnostic AssessmentInduction

Learning to learnWorking in a groupDeveloping skills and consolidating learningLearning about work and career options

AssessmentAchievementProgression

1

3

2

PSD Units - (a sample)Unit E2 E3 L1 L2

• Working towards goals• Dealing with Problems in daily Life• Working as part of a group• Developing Self• Managing Social Relationships• Individual Rights and Responsibilities• Community Action

Yes Yes Yes No

• Understanding Personal Identity• Healthy Lifestyles• Managing Personal Risk• Personal and Social Relationships• Exploring the Impact of Diversity in our Communities• Career Progression• Financial Capability• Managing Financial and Career risk• Economic and Business Understanding• The Role of the individual in a Democratic Society

No No Yes Yes

PSD Unit Structure and FeaturesOur Foundation Learning Units have the following structure:

• Unit number and title• QCF code• QCF level• Credit value (and therefore notional learning hours)• Unit aim• Unit Introduction• Learning outcomes and assessment criteria• Unit content• Essential guidance for tutors

- Delivery guidance- Outline learning plan- Assessment guidance- Essential resources- Indicative reading

Resources

A free scheme of work to help support teaching and learning can be downloaded here:

www.edexcel.com/resources/pages/viewitem.aspx?item=474

Thank you for your time

For further information and guidance please refer to our other training modules or contact the team on 0207 190 5099Or by email

foundationlearning@edexcel.com