By CP Coordinator – September 2022
BTEC Induction Session
All IBCP1 students were introduced to the requirements of the BTEC programme and what it will take for them to pass their courses successfully. The students received the learner handbook and went through it during presentations.
Registration of the BTEC students on Pearson Edexcel will be complete by the end of September.
Pearson Progress- New Platform for CP students
Pearson BTEC introduced a new platform called Progress, a new accessible and easy-to-use digital platform that has been designed to help teachers get closer to their learners by simplifying the planning and assessment of Pearson BTEC qualifications.
Benefits for learners:
- Clarifies what is expected in terms of assessment criteria
- Reminders and notification of submission dates or extensions
- Upload evidence from any location
- Track personal progress and view teacher feedback.
Key features
- Saves time – pre-populated information, check boxes, readymade templates.
- Reduces workload – automated digital workflow and direct access ISV sampling.
- Student interaction – automated notifications, feedback and dashboard.
- Tracks progress – complete visibility of courses, assessments and marking.
- Resources – digital and downloadable teaching and learning material.
- Flexibility – supports classroom, blended and remote delivery
All CP1 and CP2 students are now registered on the new platform and taken through the interface to be used when submitting their tasks.
Reflective Project Deadlines
After researching and investigating topics for the Reflective Project, the CP2 students are now expected to start working on their essays. By 16th of September 2022, they will submit their final topics, their research plan and their first reflection with their supervisors.
CP Core Portfolios Presentation
By the end of the first semester, all CP core activities should be completed and documented in a digital portfolio for the students. Before the mid-semester break, a CP Core cafe will be conducted were CP2 students will present their progress. To support your ward at home, kindly ask them to share their activities and what they have completed so far.