Ofqual sponsors national competition for learners
12 June 2009
Learners are turning filmmakers to tell Ofqual what they think of teaching and assessment as part of a national competition.
Learners aged 11-19 have been challenged to make three-minute films reflecting their views of the education system as part of national Manifesto for Change competition, organised by Essa (the English Secondary Students' Assocation).
Ofqual is sponsoring the Teaching and Learning category. The overall winning film in all categories will be shown on Channel Four, either as part of its Three Minute Wonder series or part of its educational programming. The winning film will appear in the Teaching and Learning category will be shown on the Ofqual website.
The winning videos will be shown to national key players in the education system to help them gauge the views of learners.
The other competition categories are:
- Teaching and Learning
- Where we learn
- Enjoying Education
- Student Voice and Leadership
- Future of Education
The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony in London on July 10.
To find out more about the video competition and manifesto go to: http://www.studentvoice.tv/