Read about the variety of perspectives and approaches adopted by SRUC, Edinburgh College and the Engineering Council to embed Learning for Sustainability within qualifications
Read moreRead more about Pilot centre themed conversation on Learning for SustainabilitySarah Stables – NextGen: HN student at New College Lanarkshire – won the best written film award at the 2023 Royal Television Society (RTS) Scotland Student Awards. Read about her experience participating in a NextGen qualification.
Read moreRead more about Learner Recognition – Winner of RTS Student AwardRead about our recent pilot centre themed conversation which focused on the NextGen: HN grading model. It was a great session which resulted in valuable feedback, which will be used to inform future decisions regarding documentation and grading matrixes.
Read moreRead more about Pilot centre themed conversation on Grading – a great day engaging with our pilot centresValerie Innes, Head of Next Generation Qualifications and Standards reflects on the past year and looks forward to the next phase of the project. I joined SQA in May 2021 on a two-year secondment from the University of the Highlands and Islands. I first engaged with the Next Generation Higher National (NextGen: HN) project as a member of the External Reference and Steering Group, and working on this project seemed like the next naural next step. My one-year anniversary at…
Read moreRead more about NextGen:HN – Reflections one year onJulie Parker, New Product Development Manager, reflects on a recent webinar presented by Donna Clark, Learning for Sustainability (LfS) strand lead at SQA. The webinar showcased the commitment to identifying opportunities for developing the knowledge, understanding and skills of Learning for Sustainability within all qualifications. What is Learning for Sustainability? The overarching concept of sustainability includes three central pillars – social inclusion, environmental protection, and economic growth. Donna referred to the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that incorporate…
Read moreRead more about NextGen: HN webinar series – Learning for Sustainability: the journey so far captures centres’ interest and enthusiasm
