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Gaelic (Learners) Assignment (National 4) Added Value Unit — Sabhal Mòr Ostaig

Why we chose this assessment approach

The main reason for this assessment approach was that the topic worked well in covering two contexts (learning and employability). The candidates were working on content related to the topic, and we felt confident that most of the candidates could cope with the assessment early in the school year. The chosen topic of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig (Scotland’s Gaelic College), grew naturally out of conversations about future learning and employability opportunities for the candidates, placing it within a realistic situation that learners of Gaelic may encounter.

Another reason for choosing this assessment approach was the language in the texts was at National 4 level, and the skills and content covered in the AVU would help them progress towards National 5. This allowed candidates to plan towards their future learning within the context of the course.