Assessor Resource

CHCEDS015
Support development of student research skills

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required for an education support worker to assist students in obtaining information relevant to their learning needs.

The unit applies to education support work in a variety of contexts and the work is to be undertaken with appropriate guidance, support and supervision by a nominated teacher or other education professional.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine student’s information requirements in consultation with teacher

1.1 Determine the information required by the student

1.2 Identify the reason for the request and prior efforts to access information

1.3 Consider additional sources of information and type of assistance required

1.4 Assist student to identify key questions to inform the research

2. Advise students to access and source additional information in consultation with teacher

2.1 Support students to extend their research skills

2.2 Demonstrate use of reference tools and equipment using developmentally appropriate communication techniques

2.3 Advise students on alternative sources of information

2.4 Inform students of access constraints regarding use of reference tools, equipment and information

3. Encourage students to source and evaluate information

3.1 Promote students’ independent use of available resources

3.2 Encourage students to evaluate information

3.3 Support students to assemble information in an appropriate format for individual use

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine student’s information requirements in consultation with teacher

1.1 Determine the information required by the student

1.2 Identify the reason for the request and prior efforts to access information

1.3 Consider additional sources of information and type of assistance required

1.4 Assist student to identify key questions to inform the research

2. Advise students to access and source additional information in consultation with teacher

2.1 Support students to extend their research skills

2.2 Demonstrate use of reference tools and equipment using developmentally appropriate communication techniques

2.3 Advise students on alternative sources of information

2.4 Inform students of access constraints regarding use of reference tools, equipment and information

3. Encourage students to source and evaluate information

3.1 Promote students’ independent use of available resources

3.2 Encourage students to evaluate information

3.3 Support students to assemble information in an appropriate format for individual use

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
 
Determine the information required by the student 
Identify the reason for the request and prior efforts to access information 
Consider additional sources of information and type of assistance required 
Assist student to identify key questions to inform the research 
Support students to extend their research skills 
Demonstrate use of reference tools and equipment using developmentally appropriate communication techniques 
Advise students on alternative sources of information 
Inform students of access constraints regarding use of reference tools, equipment and information 
Promote students’ independent use of available resources 
Encourage students to evaluate information 
Support students to assemble information in an appropriate format for individual use 
Determine the information required by the student 
Identify the reason for the request and prior efforts to access information 
Consider additional sources of information and type of assistance required 
Assist student to identify key questions to inform the research 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCEDS015 - Support development of student research skills
Assessment task 1: [title]

Student name:

Student ID:

I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

Student signature:

Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Assessor name:

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Assessment Record Sheet

CHCEDS015 - Support development of student research skills

Student name:

Student ID:

Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

Assessor name:

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