Learning and Teaching with Young People at Risk of Disengagement

Building Futures is a funded programme of professional learning designed to develop the capacity of staff in Scotland's colleges to respond to the needs of young learners within the More Choices More Chances agenda. The programme builds on the knowledge, skills and confidence of staff learning and working with young people in college.

Building futures has been designed to align with the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) level 7.

Target audience: Teaching staff delivering curriculum to a range of young people AND staff who support the delivery of the curriculum.

Programme structure: This is a flexible programme and participants will have the opportunity to complete two units. All participants will complete unit 1 with a choice relevant to their roles and responsibilities for unit 2.

Unit 1: Understanding the Context for Engagement

This unit explores the current societal, economic and educational landscape for young people with an emphasis on More Choices More Chances learners.

This unit is assessed by an integrated case study. This will focus on the work participants carry out in their college.

Unit 2: Participants can choose from either:

A. Curriculum Design and Delivery for Engaging and Re-engaging Young People

This unit explores the features and principles associated with curriculum design for young people at risk of disengagement.

This unit is appropriate for learning and teaching staff.

This unit is assessed by developing a small part of the curriculum on offer to students on More Choices More Chances programmes. Participants will be able to negotiate the format of the assessment with tutors.

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B. Mental Health and Wellbeing of Young People

This unit explores a range of wellbeing issues associated with younger students and the impact this can have on engagement and disengagement. This unit is appropriate for all staff undertaking the programme.

This unit is assessed by an integrated case study. Participants will be able to negotiate the format of the assessment with tutors.

Delivery Method: This is a blended learning programme. The learning activities and assessment will be completed online. The programme is supported by three face-to-face sessions and tutor contact.

For further details please contact:

Garry Cameron
Tel: 01786 892115
Email Garry Cameron