Assist in facilitation of student learning

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 CHCEDS410A, 'Assist in facilitation of student learning'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Assist in facilitation of student learning' 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. Apply understanding of current education approaches relevant to the education environment

1.1 In consultation with teacher or other education professional, identify teaching and learning approaches applicable to the relevant education environment

1.2 Confirm the teaching and learning approach and its principles of practice with the supervisor

1.3 Select resources to support the learning approach

1.4 Work with teacher to plan learning activities and classroom supervision of student interactions

1.5 Conduct the learning activities and supervision of student interactions

1.6 Demonstrate principles of practice in the learning environment that reflect specified learning approaches

2. Establish an environment conducive to student learning

2.1 Identify and confirm learning requirements for the specified activity by interpretation of the learning program with the teacher

2.2 Meet specified needs of identified students in planning and preparation phase with the teacher

2.3 Assemble and where necessary, modify required resources prior to the activity

2.4 Reflect the appropriate principles of practice in the planning and delivery of the activity

2.5 Establish a positive, mutually respectful relationship with students using communication and interpersonalskills to match the student/group

3. Facilitate the learning process

3.1 Interact with students to reflect application of principles of practice in accordance with studentlearning styles

3.2 Conduct each activity in accordance with provided programs and directions

3.3 Take opportunities to enhance learning activities within the scope of the endorsed principles of practice

4. Support and monitor student learning

4.1 Monitor, document and report student progress to supervising staff to ensure learning outcomes are being achieved

4.2 Modify and adjustdelivery strategies to meet emergent needs and unanticipated situations

4.3 Encourage students to reflect on personal learning achievements and learning experiences

4.4 Manage student interactions to ensure effective participation occurs and effective relationships are maintained

4.5 Manage behaviour of concern using a range of established and agreed techniques

4.6 Maintain store and secure student records in accordance with the organisation requirements