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 CUAWRT508, 'Develop children’s and young adults’ written works for publication'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Develop children’s and young adults’ written works for publication' 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 |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine requirements for written work | 1.1 Identify and document purpose, desired outcome and potential markets for written work 1.2 Identify and document research requirements and methods for gathering the required information 1.3 Document and assess social and ethical impacts of the written work to ensure alignment with the purpose 1.4 Determine and document copyright and intellectual property requirements for the written work |
2. Develop a concept for written work | 2.1 Document basic concept of the written work based on the purpose and desired outcome 2.2 Identify and assess constraints which may affect the feasibility of the written work 2.3 Research, adjust, and confirm audience and potential markets for the written work 2.4 Discuss concept with individuals from confirmed audience and refine the concept accordingly 2.5 Create proposal to develop the written work and present to interested stakeholders 2.6 Develop plan to reflect the developmental stages and timelines for the completion of the work and confirm with interested stakeholders |
3. Plan and prepare to write the written work | 3.1 Determine the medium, production style, structure and length of work through research and consultation with individuals from the intended audience 3.2 Develop an outline of the work based on the purpose and desired outcome to meet the needs of the intended audience 3.3 Acquire the necessary resources to create the written work |
4. Develop draft written work | 4.1 Use safe work practices including addressing ergonomic requirements when undertaking work tasks 4.2 Develop draft written work based on the outline 4.3 Self-edit draft written work with reference to the purpose and desired outcome 4.4 Proofread and check formatting of draft written work 4.5 Review and modify written work according to copyright and intellectual property requirements 4.6 Review and evaluate draft written work to ensure that it delivers the purpose and desired outcome |
5. Finalise written work | 5.1 Consult with individuals from the intended audience to obtain feedback on draft written work 5.2 Evaluate feedback and incorporate modifications, where necessary, within agreed timelines to produce final draft 5.3 Conduct final detailed review of work and distribute to interested stakeholders |