Welsh as a second language - GCSECourse outline
Examination syllabus and details
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| Year 10 | Year 11 |
| Homework is given when considered necessary for the following reasons: RESEARCH: 10 minute internet question, in order to prepare a child for a forthcoming piece of work CATCH UP: to write up work missed through absence REVISION: for GCSE coursework and exams (should be started at least one month before the exams start) LEARNING BY HEART: some pupils do this for coursework assignments WATCHING TV: watching S4C to further understanding of Welsh |
Homework is given when considered necessary for the following reasons: RESEARCH: 10 minute internet question, in order to prepare a child for a forthcoming piece of work CATCH UP: to write up work missed through absence REVISION: for GCSE coursework and exams (should be started at least one month before the exams start) LEARNING BY HEART: some pupils do this for coursework assignments WATCHING TV: watching S4C to further understanding of Welsh |
Student grouping
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
| in 2009 Sets 1-4 |
in 2009 two upper sets and to lower sets one lower set following a Key Skills programme of study |
Coursework requirements (2009-2010)
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
| We try to finish as much coursework as possible in Year 10. 2 pieces of oral coursework i) a role-play ii) a one-to-one presentation in conversation with their teacher 2 pieces of written coursework I) a conversation ii) a formal letter 2 pieces of reading coursework I) assessing two application letters for the same job ii) answering questions orally about an article or dialogue Pupils are allowed dictionaries when doing reading/writing pieces and when preparing for the two oral pieces are allowed help before hand to prepare. |
We might have to finish 1-2 pieces of coursework in the autumn term of year 11. It depends on the group. |
Marking and Grading
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
| All work marked according to the GCSE marking scheme. Grades A*- E (higher tier) C-G (foundation tier) Marking schemes are shared and discussed with the pupils before every task as part of the dept. assessment policy. This is proven to raise attainment. |
All work marked according to the GCSE marking scheme. Grades A*- E (higher tier) C-G (foundation tier) Marking schemes are shared and discussed with the pupils before every task as part of the dept. assessment policy. This is proven to raise attainment. |
Core books used
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
| Department booklets BBC Bitesize website Taith Iaith 4-5 |
Department booklets BBC Bitesize website Taith Iaith 4-5 |
Recommended wider reading (and viewing)
| Year 10 | Year 11 |
| S4C programmes like ‘Y Clwb Rygbi’, ‘Pobol y Cwm’, ‘Yr Wythnos’, ‘Rownd a Rownd’. BBC Bitesize book and website |
S4C programmes like ‘Y Clwb Rygbi’, ‘Pobol y Cwm’, ‘Yr Wythnos’, ‘Rownd a Rownd’. BBC Bitesize book and website |
Useful resources to own, bring to school or have access to
BBC Bitesize book and website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/tgau
ACEN website
http://www.acen.co.uk (includes ‘How to watch Welsh TV’)
NGFL Cymru – resources for pupils and teachers
http://www.ngfl-cymru.org.uk
WJEC
http://www.wjec.co.uk
BBC Cymru
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru
BBC Radio Cymru
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radiocymru
S4C Clic – watch Welsh programmes online
http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic
Golwg 360 – Welsh news website
http://www.golwg360.com
Crawc – 1st Language resource website for Key Stage 3
http://www.crawc.co.uk
Aberystwyth University Education Studies Centre
http://www.caa-aber.org.uk
Carmarthenshire County Education Site
www.amdro.org.uk
Mid-Wales Consortium Website
http://www.swamwac.org
CYNNAL – North Wales Resources Website
http://www.cynnal.co.uk
Urdd Gobaith Cymru
www.urdd.org
How you can help your children
Revise language patterns and vocabulary
- Encourage them to watch Welsh TV programmes
- Learn Welsh yourself (courses available in school)
- Radio Wales website
- ACEN website
Have regular contact with the school (not just parents’ evenings) and develop a positive and supportive relationship with teachers.
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