Teaching and Learning

Satisfactory Completion of the VCE VM

To meet the requirements of the VCE VM, each student must satisfy the following:

• Exhibit all learning outcomes in a minimum of 16 Units (achieve an “S”), which must include:

• 4 units of Literacy

• 3 sequences of Unit 3 and 4 (Year 12) studies other than Literacy

• Typically, PLSC students will complete up to 20 Units (including VET) overall

Satisfactory Completion of a Unit

To gain a pass, students must demonstrate an understanding of each stipulated Learning Outcome in the unit by completing designated School Assessed Coursework. One Learning Outcome not met satisfactorily will create an “N” for the Unit, irrespective of performance on the other outcomes.

Course theory and practice is provided as part of the ordinary activities in class; however, students are expected to commit to substantial in class work requirements in order to successfully negotiate courses of study undertaken in each unit.  The class teacher determines whether a student has demonstrated a Learning Outcome. Students must satisfy set standards in order to pass a unit.

A student who fails to reach a satisfactory level on a SAC (School Assessed Coursework) will have an opportunity to re-sit the test or task or complete another activity as set by the teacher to meet the outcome requirements. 

Teachers will try to be flexible and negotiate these alternative activities and try to make them as student friendly as possible without reducing the difficulty of the task.  The mark from the initial SAC is the one that will stand, as students are only attempting to gain an S for the Outcome in their second effort.  The timing of the resit can be negotiated between staff and the student at the teacher’s discretion, (normally on specified after school sessions) but it must be within two weeks of the initial task. 

A SAC can be re-attempted once only for Year 10 &11 students and twice for Year 12 students, although in special circumstances this may be negotiated (such as absence due to a medical illness where a certificate has been provided). Teachers will have notified parents when a student has not completed a SAC or redemption to a satisfactory standard via Compass in writing.

Duration 

The VCE VM is normally completed over two years, however, Peter Lalor Secondary College delivers an extended VCE VM program beginning at Year 10, by introducing students to Unit 1 in all 4 Study Designs. There are many benefits to students participating in the flexible program such as:

• Engaging in learning that has purpose and meaning, and contributes to students’ Senior Secondary Certificate

• Delivered over the full academic year allowing greater opportunity to engage in learning related to each Area of Study

• Allowing for greater opportunity for ‘real world’ application and ‘applied learning’ activities across the year

Successful completion of Unit One at Year 10

To meet the requirements of the Year 10 program, each student must satisfy the following:

• Have a satisfactory attendance record across all 4 Units of study (80%)

• Demonstrate satisfactory outcomes in all each Area of Study (AoS) and all 4 Units of study

If any student is unable to successfully complete any units of study, that student will need to repeat the required unit/s of study in Year 11.