Teaching and Learning
Business Accelerated This year, a small group of Year 10 Barker College students have had the opportunity to study an accelerated course in HSC Business Studies. The Accelerated Business Studies course is an advanced learning pathway for high-potential and gifted students who have demonstrated an ability to work to a high academic level and at a faster pace. The classes operate outside the normal timetable and students are required to manage their time with their other co-curricular commitments. The course follows the HSC Business Studies syllabus but is designed to suit the needs of advanced learners. This allows for some curriculum compaction to allow time to focus on more complex aspects of the course. Year 10 students Hannah Angus and Orlando Springer, have started the accelerated course this year and are happy with the flexibility and ability to be able to carry out the work for the course when it fits in to their day-to-day schedule.
“I have appreciated the flexibility and feel very supported by my teachers and peers because everyone has the same goal. It’s nice to be part of it,” said Hannah. “It has felt like an extended learning opportunity which has personally driven me a lot and has already challenged me academically,” Orlando added. Both students expressed advice for Year 9 students considering the course. “I think it’s a really good course, even if you’re not necessarily going into business. It’s valuable to learn real life lessons. We are listening to real life experiences and being part of that accelerated community it’s helping me stay motivated and improve in all of my classes,” said Hannah. “It’s an opportunity to push yourself, motivation is a key aspect and I found it’s helped with my schedule because a lot of the work is your responsibility,” said Orlando. Hannah McGrory Social Media Coordinator Greg Longney Director of Teaching & Learning
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