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recognising personal achievement
Gaining recognition for their achievements and the skills for life and skills for work that are developed through them, can benefit all young people. It can increase their confidence, raise their aspirations, improve their motivation for learning and keep them engaged in education. In addition the process of planning, recording and recognising achievements can help young people to reflect on their learning and development and can be valuable starting points when it comes to articulating themselves in applications to and interviews with employers, colleges or universities.
Many young people in Scotland are already involved in a range of activities, both in and out of school and college and have developed skills and capacities for which they are not currently gaining recognition. As well as planning how they can provide young people with greater opportunities for personal achievement, schools, colleges and other education providers should be looking at how greater recognition can then be given to young people's achievements beyond formal qualifications.
A number of education authorities, schools, colleges and other education providers across Scotland have already developed ways of recognising their pupils' achievements, through the use of certificates and awards, school notice boards, on-line portfolios and awards ceremonies. Many, however, do not have such arrangements in place or are looking to develop their approach to this. As part of the Curriculum for Excellence programme, the Scottish Government is actively considering how to support local authorities, schools and other education providers in doing this. In addition, links are being established with universities, colleges and employers to ensure they are fully involved in this area of work.
Reflective Questions
- How can you build on your practice in personal learning planning to support young people in evaluating their development in terms of skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work?
- A summary of personal achievement should be supported and informed by a variety of partners. How could you develop partnership working to build a shared picture of achievement particularly in literacy and numeracy?
- How could you ensure that frameworks for recognising personal achievements motivate and support all young people?
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