The mapping grid shows the outcomes and skills that are to be taught to students through the course. Bringing together the PFA, Knowledge, Understanding and Skills, programs and assessments can be developed. It also allows for the teaching and learning experiences to be planned out throughout the course. Furthermore the skills can be planned out as so students can learn, practice and apply these skills. The teacher can easily identify when and how the modelling, demonstration and practicing takes place. These mapping grids also allow for the syllabus to be a flexible document and for changes to be implemented easily. Planning and design for assessments is made through the mapping grid ensuring that all skills and outcomes can be assessed, meeting the requirements of the syllabus. Know when the outcomes and skills are being taught allows for appropriate assessment to be given.
I’m assuming Melly, that you think that the mapping of the skills is important then? I also agree that the mapping of the skills is important and you highlighted an important point as to this mapping, so that teachers are able to ensure that the skill is not only addressed but it is modelled, demonstrated and practiced. I also like how you addressed the ability for this to make the syllabus more flexible.
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