ITC Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom

ITC-FIRST

vocational

Taking learning beyond the classroom involves planning and delivering activities outside the school environment that link to the curriculum. It requires understanding benefits, managing groups, and conducting risk-benefit assessments.

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What You Need to Demonstrate

Key skills and knowledge for this topic

Explains the benefits of learning beyond the classroom for student development.
Understands principles of managing groups and facilitating outdoor learning.
Plans an activity linked to curriculum outcomes with defined objectives.
Conducts a risk-benefit assessment for the planned activity.
Delivers the activity effectively, achieving intended outcomes.

Marking Points

Key points examiners look for in your answers

Explains the benefits of learning beyond the classroom for student development.
Understands principles of managing groups and facilitating outdoor learning.
Plans an activity linked to curriculum outcomes with defined objectives.
Conducts a risk-benefit assessment for the planned activity.
Delivers the activity effectively, achieving intended outcomes.

Examiner Tips

Expert advice for maximising your marks

💡Use a risk-benefit assessment template to structure your planning.
💡Consider different learning styles when designing activities.
💡Have contingency plans for weather or other changes.

Common Mistakes

Pitfalls to avoid in your exam answers

Focusing only on risks without considering benefits.
Poor group management leading to safety issues.
Activity not clearly linked to curriculum or learning outcomes.

Key Terminology

Essential terms to know

1. Understand the benefits of learning beyond the classroom environment2. Understand the principles and concepts relating to managing groups and facilitating learning beyond the classroom environment3.Plan activity linked to any studies and defined outcomes through learning beyond the classroom environment 4.Understand risk-benefit assessment process when planning learning beyond the classroom environment5.Deliver activity linked to the curriculum and defined outcomes through learning beyond the classroom environment

Likely Command Words

How questions on this topic are typically asked

Explain

Plan

Deliver

Assess

Evaluate

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ITC Level 3 Award in Learning Beyond the Classroom

What You Need to Demonstrate

Marking Points

Examiner Tips

Common Mistakes

Key Terminology

Likely Command Words

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Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom

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