Actively encourage and support learners in becoming independent. Will lead learning “guided” groups, modelling concepts and language that the adult leading the learning has used. Will alter an activity or change the apparatus if an activity does not meet the learners needs to enable them to achieve or exceed the expected outcome. Are acutely aware of learners capabilities/prior learning/understanding and plan very effectively to build on these. The areas that I have assessed as “good” and therefore need improving are: Enable learners to access resources appropriately – I feel that I need to make more time to be able to show the children how they can get the best from the resources that they have available to them.
My Personal Approach to Learning Essay Evola Dawson Dr. Winchester, English Professor English 1013: Freshman English II Learning is imperative to life and in order for it to be effective, it must be affective. There are many ways that one can approach learning. My personal approaches to learning are practical examples, hands on, and open discussion. These are three ways that I have proven to be effective in my life as it pertains to learning. Practical examples are things that I can relate to that give me a clear picture of what is being taught.
Reece & Walker (2006) state that a focus on retention rates is increasing, so identifying the needs of learners prior to a course beginning will help the college to assess which students are likely to be able to complete the course. There are various points of referral that can be made to meet the needs of learners. In house student and learning support services are a good source for the teacher to refer to if the student has any personal problems
Outcome 1- understand why communication is important in an adult social care setting. 1.1- Identify different reasons why people communicate: There are many different reasons as to why people communicate. We communicate to express and share ideas on a topic,we communicate to show our feeling need and wishes and also our preferences. We have to also communicate to share and gain information while also getting to know one another. 1.2- Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in an adult social care setting: Effective communication can affect many aspects of work,effectively communicating can help build levels of trust,help recording and reporting incidents, aid participation and help with service provisions.
Within each of these processes a teacher has roles, responsibilities and boundaries. Identifying Needs “Each learner is unique and has individual needs. If the needs of our learners are discovered and met, the chances of success are greatly increased.” (Petty G 2004:496) Student’s need’s can be general requirements such as good heating lighting etc. When there is a new group of learners it is the teacher’s role/responsibility to identify the needs of each individual learner. This can be achieved through college enrolment forms, one to one interviews.
1.1 Review the range of groups and individuals whose communication needs must be addressed in own job role. It is part of my job role to be able to communicate with a range of groups and individuals. I regularly change the use of my language on a variant of levels dependant on who I am communicating with. I deal daily with young adults who respond effectively to language relevant to them, normally within a relatively informal setting. I am responsible for information sharing across a wide range of professionals and parents, including ICIS, GP’s, community nurses, consultants and so my approach needs to be that of a more professional nature when dealing with them.
Unit Title: Principles of communication in adult social care settings Unit sector reference: PWCS 21 Level: 2 Credit value: 2 Guided learning hours: 17 Unit expiry date: 31/07/2015 Unit accreditation number: L/602/2905 Unit purpose and aim The unit introduces the importance of communication in adult social care settings, and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs and preferences in communication. This unit is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in social care settings with adults. Learning Outcomes The learner will: Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1 1.1 Identify different reasons why people communicate 1.2 Explain how effective communication affects all aspects of working in adult social care settings 1.3 Explain why it is important to observe an individual’s reactions when communicating with them Understand why communication is important in adult social care settings Exemplification Reasons may include: expressing and sharing ideas, feelings, needs, wishes and preferences obtaining and receiving information getting to know each other Effective communication can affect: service provision teamwork participation, support and trust empathy and shared understanding recording and reporting Importance of observing an individual’s reactions may include: to understand what an individual is trying to express to meet the individual’s needs © OCR 2010 1 Learning Outcomes The learner will: Assessment Criteria The learner can: Exemplification 2 Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual 2.1 Explain why it is important to find out an individual’s communication and language needs, wishes and preferences 2.2 Describe a range of
Unit Title: Principles of communication in adult social care settings Unit sector reference: PWCS 31 Level: 3 Credit value: 2 Guided learning hours: 17 Unit expiry date: 31/07/2015 Unit accreditation number: R/602/2906 Unit purpose and aim The unit develops knowledge of the importance of communication in adult social care settings, and ways to overcome barriers to meet individual needs and preferences in communication. This unit is aimed at those who are interested in, or new to, working in social care settings with adults. Learning Outcomes The learner will: Assessment Criteria The learner can: 1 1.1 Identify the different reasons people communicate 1.2 Explain how communication affects relationships in an adult social care settings Understand why effective communication is important in adult social care settings Exemplification Reasons may include: expressing and sharing ideas, feelings, needs, wishes and preferences obtaining and receiving information forming relationships getting to know each other Effects of communication may include: encouraging participation discouraging support and trust creating equality creating inequality promoting empathy and shared understanding discouraging empathy and shared understanding 2 Understand how to meet the communication and language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual © OCR 2010 2.1 Compare ways to establish An individual is someone the communication and requiring care or support language needs, wishes and preferences of an individual 1 Learning Outcomes The learner will: Assessment Criteria The learner can: 2.2 Describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication 2.3 Describe a range of communication methods and styles to meet individual needs 2.4 Explain why it is important to respond to an individual’s reactions when communicating Exemplification
The final part of the unit will enable learners to consider current practice, including a person-centred approach. This unit will consolidate learning from Unit 2: Equality, Diversity and Rights in Health and Social Care by contextualising knowledge and understanding. As individuals with additional needs may be particularly vulnerable, Unit 11: Safeguarding Adults and Supporting Independence will have particular relevance, particularly for those wishing to work with individuals with
In the use of documentation, a learning theory and instructional design are necessary in order to make sure that information is given for the learner to be able to meet the goals and objectives of the learning session. Because the learners for this session will be adult learners with previous knowledge of the educational topic, the instructional design that will be used is that of the Bloom’s Learning Taxonomy, while the learning theory is that of Knowles Adult Learning