At its centre are four fundamental capacities. These capacities are aimed at helping children and young people gain the knowledge, skills and attributes needed for life in the 21st Century. For this assignment you are required to show a critical understanding of the four capacities of Curriculum for Excellence, and to critically discuss the pedagogical approaches that you would choose to ensure that these capacities are promoted within your practice. You should draw on your professional practice, course content, relevant policy and the academic literature to aid your analysis in a 3000 word submission.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of each of the 4 capacities of Curriculum for Excellence
• Explain the importance and relevance of each capacity in supporting children and young people to succeed in the 21st century.
• Refer to policy and academic literature to support your claims
With reference to one curricular area, – identify and critically analyse how your teaching would support children to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes that underpin the 4 capacities
