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AITCHISON COLLEGE (Senior School) CURRICULUM GUIDE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
AIMS
• To empower the students develop an understanding
about the basics of ICT
• Implementation of ICT concepts in our daily life
• Developing a problem-solving approach in our daily lives
• Integrating the ICT with other disciplines and tools
• Knowledge of ICT including new and emerging technologies
• Autonomous and discerning use of ICT
• Skills to enhance work produced in a range of contexts
• Skills to analyze, design, implement, test and evaluate
ICT systems
• Skills to consider the impact of current and new technol-
ogies on methods of working in the outside world and
on social, economic, ethical and moral issues
• ICT-based solutions to solve problems
• Ability to recognize potential risks; using ICT, use safe,
secure & responsible practice
NATURE OF COURSE
• The course is designed to fit the needs of the people
coming from all walks of life.
• It suits the needs of many of the young professionals
willing to seek career in any field, i.e., Arts, Humanities,
Sciences, etc.
• Hands-on experience with the MS Office tools and
technologies.
• Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in
the IGCSE curriculum encompasses the use of a wide
range of digital tools, media and learning environments
for teaching, learning and assessing.
• The Information Communication Technology (0417)
syllabus combines theoretical and practical studies
focusing on the ability to use common software
applications, including word processors, spreadsheets,
databases, interactive presentation software, email, web
browsers and website design.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
• While studying Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge
International A Levels, students broaden their horizons
through a global perspective and develop a lasting passion
for learning.
• understanding and using applications.
• using Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to
solve problems.
• analyzing, designing, implementing, testing and evaluating
ICT systems, ensuring that they are fit for purpose.
• understanding the implications of technology in society,
including social, economic and ethical uses.
• awareness of the ways ICT can help in home, learning and
work environments.
BEYOND A-LEVEL EDUCATION:
• Students will develop a greater awareness of how
applications are used in the workplace, and consider the
impact of new technologies on methods of working and on
social, economic, ethical and moral issues.
• The skills learnt will be useful to them in their work across the
curriculum, and will prepare them for future employment.
• As the assessment of the practical tests is hardware and
software independent, any hardware platform, operating
system, and applications packages can be used, providing
that students have the opportunity to demonstrate the full
range of skills in the syllabus.
• The course aims to develop each student's skills base in a
range of software applications and widen their knowledge
and understanding of the role of ICT in the world today.
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
IGCSE Information & Communication Technology(0417) consists of two major components
• Paper 1 - Theory: (Written Paper)
1 Hours 30 minutes
40%
• Paper 2 - Practical: (Document Production, Databases & Presentation)
2 Hours 15 minutes
30%
• Paper 3 - Practical: (Spread Sheets & Website Authoring)
2 Hours 15 minutes
30%
Assessment Objectives:
• AO1: Recall, select and communicate knowledge and understanding of ICT
• AO2: Apply knowledge, understanding and skills to produce ICT-based solutions
• AO3: Analyze, evaluate, make reasoned judgments and present conclusions