Support the development of writing skills

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCEDS306A, 'Support the development of writing skills'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Support the development of writing skills' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify what writers do when they write

1.1 Identify links between reading and writing

1.2 Identify skills and knowledge required by writers

1.3 Explain the use of genre in writing

1.4 Identify writing processes according to specified guidelines and practices selected by teachers

2. Implement a writing program

2.1 Provide a writing program as directed by the teacher/s

2.2 Identify and implement optimum conditions for student development of specific writing skills with guidance from teacher/s

2.3 Maintain writing records in accordance with program/teacher guidelines

2.4 Maintain student confidentiality at all times

3. Support student writing program

3.1 Determine support strategies to accommodate writers' ability according to teacher guidelines based on results from the organisation's formative and diagnostic assessment

3.2 Use relationships between reading experiences and writing to enhance the writing process

3.3 Implement support for writers in accordance with writing support program specifications and teacher/s directions

3.4 Evaluate students' writing ability according to writing program guidelines and teacher directions

3.5 Encourage and support students to become independent writers

4. Support accurate use of spelling, grammar and punctuation

4.1 Encourage students to check final written work for spelling, grammar and punctuation errors

4.2 Provide guidance and encouragement through the use and demonstration of resources

4.3 Use strategies in accordance with teacher evaluation of students' needs


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCEDS306A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC30808 - Certificate III in Education Support
  • CHC30812 - Certificate III in Education Support