At the start of the course, a teacher has to establish the ground rules and ensure that it is clearly understood by learners. It is important that rules are clear and unambiguous. Ground rules can be reviewed during the course of study. Jo Budden also stated “In the middle of the course, it is never too late to refresh students’ memories of the ground rules”. The following are some ways to establishing ground rules: The school would have its rules, and this needs to be established at the start of the course and must be clearly communicated verbally or in writing to ensure that learners understand it so as to ensure compliance.
UNIT 012 Principles of assessment in lifelong learning Main methods of assessments in life long learning are: academic (knowledge) and vocational (performance). Dependent on the subject, the assessment method may need to be adapted, using and adapting both these type assessments will ensure that the students acquire optimum achievement during my lesson. To decide which of these is most appropriate, the assessment cycle will be used: • Initial assessment - used to identify if my students already know something about the subject to be assessed and the needs of my students (for example more support). • Assessment planning - used to plan the suitable types and method of assessment following relevant organisational guidelines. • Assessment activity - to determine this, the method could be assessorled like completing questioning or student-led like gathering evidence of competence.
The teacher assistant and teacher should plan together so that you are clear from the outset what you will be doing and are given the opportunity to put forward your own ideas. In the case of teaching assistants who support individual pupils, this can be particularly beneficial since they will be able to identify any difficulties with planned activities at the earliest stages and will also know in advance if they will need to find particular resources b) Delivery: How a learning support practitioner would contribute on the delivery of a learning objective,
I would record this formally by writing up reports and records and in-formally by communicating with my learners via tutorial sessions and individual assessments. Individual assessments gives me the opportunity to assess each individual leaners strengths and weaknesses and I can evaluate and change my training methods accordingly. My responsibility is to evaluate what needed to be covered was, if my teaching methods worked, and learners got it, if not, reassess and design different ways of teaching to achieve
This can then be signed off for the beginning of the work period. At this point I I would also do the attendance register. It is vital that I keep a progress sheet for each of my trainees, on this progress sheet I will assess their Numeracy, Literacy, Personal and Social skills, and Employability Skills. As my role as a trainer is to help prepare the trainees towards employment these records will also help as to what type of job each trainee would be suited
1.5 Explain the need for record keeping. At Salford City College record keeping is important from the onset of application form, CV, Interview, initial assessments, registers of attendance, individual learning plans , skills scans and or action plans schemes of work, session plans, progress and one to one reviews, logbooks, assessment sheets minutes of meetings and standardisation through to internal verification for the purpose of the external verifier. These records must be kept in the learner’s logbooks so that at any time the IV or EV can moderate that the teachers are maintaining the awarding body and regulatory requirements, such files must be kept for a minimum of 3 years and should be kept confidential and secure. Michael Hales
There are various reasons why it is important to identify and meet the individual needs of learners. To form an accurate student-centred individual learning plan (ILP) is necessary to help the student focus on her achievement aims on the course, small steps as to how she will do this, and what help might be needed. This can also inform and clarify student and teacher expectations of each other on the course. The teacher can find out what motivates the learner, for example, a strong desire to progress to a midwifery course following a HNC in Health and Social Care (H&SC). So any learning plan for this student would be centred around this goal, especially self-directed learning and placement provision.
As a teacher, my primary responsibility is to ensure that learners are enrolled onto the correct course, in terms of meeting their needs, abilities and aspirations. Further to this, I need to ensure that my learner is on the appropriate course in terms of meeting their award and organisational requirements. In order to do this I will probably have responsibility for the following: promoting a safe and supportive learning environment; promoting equality and diversity; adhering to key legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice; modelling professional behaviour at all times to inspire my
Assessors are responsible for planning of the learning programme, delivering learning or coaching in an effective and timely manner, making judgements about what they see the learner do as part of their job role, record assessments and communicate assessment results to the learner and their mentor/manager.Internal Quality Assurance – responsible for planning of assessment visits, observations and verification schedules; monitoring learner progress and assessor planning; standardisation planning, ensuring up to date information is communicated effectively; developing delivery strategies. | Explain the regulations and requirements for internal quality assurance in own area of practice | My own area of practice includes classroom based teaching and work based learning. As part of the quality assurance process it is important to ensure that all relevant regulations are in place, current and are being followed. Regulations are closely monitored not only by the organisation but also by external regulatory bodies, whereby the impact of non-compliance can result in removal of claims status or withdrawal of services from the awarding body. Internal quality
Vocational Needs Assessment- Consumer and counselor discuss interest and abilities and decide what services and assistance you might need to obtain and retain employment. Service Delivery: Once you are determined to be eligible you will begin an Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE) The IPE is a written plan listing the consumer’s job objectives and DOR services they will receive in order to find and obtain your employment. Once signed by the counselor and Rehabilitation Supervisor the consumer can start receiving services mentioned below. • Academic Tutors- Assist clients with specific courses related to an academic course of study. Tutors must be able to maintain both impartiality and confidently in all assignments.