Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

Annexe KContextualised Grading Grid for Unit 47: Academic Literacy in the Healthand Social Care SectorsAssessmentFor M1, learners should broaden their study to include the range of influences on theliterature presented in two key debates, and analyse the different approaches. It islikely that learners will develop their work for P1 and P2 using concepts of validity intheir analysis.M2 requires learners to analyse styles of writing and this task is likely to develop fromP1, P2 and M1. Learners should ensure that they briefly cover all the styles of writingand should work with examples from the sector context. Advantages anddisadvantages should be considered in terms of purpose, intended audience andunderstanding.For M3, analysis should involve a detailed examination in order that learners can fullycompare the two theories. This analysis will be supported if learners apply theoriesto their own learning. The analysis should move a stage further than the comparisonrequired in P4, ensuring that learners begin to make value judgments of the theories.D1 requires learners to assess the value of literature in key debates and learnersshould use evidence from analysis and a holistic view of the influences affectingcontent.D2 requires learners to use theories of learning in understanding how they learn.They should draw conclusions for future development from the evaluation.BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007661