ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Facilitate learning in critical thinking concepts

1.1 Identify learning needs of individuals in relation to critical thinking skills by asking questions to identify knowledge gaps

1.2 Identify potential formal and informal learning opportunities

1.3 Clearly articulate key features of critical thinking concepts (including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) to team members in a way that is easily understood by diverse learner groups

1.4 Encourage questions and discussion from team members

2. Create learning environment that encourages development in critical thinking

2.1 Provide feedback to team members to recognise and encourage individual and team learning

2.2 Ensure organisational procedures maximise individual and team access to learning opportunities

2.3 Analyse current organisational systems to identify gaps or barriers to critical thinking

2.4 Research and analyse information about learning systems in other organisations and contexts

2.5 Set tasks and create opportunities for team members to apply critical thinking skills (including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) to workplace problems

2.6 Expose ideas and options to ongoing testing, exploration and challenge

3. Monitor and improve learning effectiveness

3.1 Monitor team and individual performance to determine the type and extent of any additional work-based support required to enhance critical thinking

3.2 Use feedback from individuals and teams to identify and introduce improvements in future learning arrangements

3.3 Incorporate areas identified for further improvement when undertaking future planning

Skill

Description

Learning

Reflects on own performance and seeks opportunities to improve own skills and knowledge

Transfers skills and knowledge to a variety of learning development contexts

Reading

Researches, analyses and evaluates textual information, from a wide range of sources, to identify information relevant to systems that support critical thinking and learning

Writing

Develops complex plans and strategies using language and format appropriate to the audience and purpose

Oral Communication

Articulates ideas and requirements clearly and persuasively using techniques appropriate to audience and environment

Participates in a verbal exchange of ideas and elicits the views and opinions of others by listening and questioning

Uses a range of persuasive responses and makes comparisons which show an understanding of topics and concepts

Navigate the world of work

Recognises and considers the implications of legal and regulatory responsibilities on own work

Adheres to implicit and explicit organisational policies and procedures, seeking advice from others if necessary

Interact with others

Actively identifies the requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channel, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience

Applies a range of communication strategies to encourage others to share their knowledge and skills and reflect on the effectiveness of the interaction

Looks for ways of establishing connections and building genuine understanding with a diverse range of people

Uses inclusive and collaborative techniques to negotiate, influence and elicit the views and opinions of a wide range of stakeholders

Get the work done

Uses logical processes to plan, implement and monitor learning in the workplace

Evaluates outcomes of learning processes to identify opportunities for improvement

Accepts responsibility for planning and implementing systems and strategies to achieve organisational goals, negotiating key aspects with others

Contributes to creating a climate where people feel comfortable to suggest, explore, adapt and adopt new ideas as a regular part of work life