Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CHCEDS027 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Support flexible learning in an education environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CHCEDS027 - Support flexible learning in an education environment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work with teachers to support flexible learning for students in an education environment.This 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Elements define the essential outcomes.
       
Element: Establish the learning environment
  • Access flexible learning programs to determine learning outcomes or objectives to be met in consultation with supervisor
  • In consultation with the teacher, design the learning space to meet access, health and safety, and supervision criteria
  • Arrange work spaces to encourage focused participation of students in flexible learning
  • Establish the range of activities, resources and any assessment requirements with the learner and the course facilitator
  • Obtain and make available resources for students as required
  • Confirm, where appropriate, technical requirements for the flexible learning environment
  • Identify and organise specific technical support needs and mechanisms for flexible delivery
       
Element: Facilitate flexible learning for students
  • Develop flexible learning protocols in consultation with the supervisor
  • Conduct inductions with learners to the flexible learning environment including clarification and agreement of the objectives and protocols
  • Provide technical and personal support while students are engaged in flexible learning activities
  • Establish relationships that support inclusiveness, acknowledge diversity and encourage a positive learning environment
       
Element: Monitor and review flexible learning support
  • Monitor learner progress and report any identified issues to the supervisor
  • Provide support and guidance within and outside the learning environment
  • Monitor students interactions with others and participation in flexible learning activities and make interventions, where necessary, to maintain momentum and engagement
  • Encourage and promote learner collaboration within and outside the learning environment to enhance learning experiences
  • Reflect on own performance as a flexible learning support worker with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Identify, discuss with relevant personnel, and document recommendations for improvements to facilitating flexible learning and appropriateness of flexible learning systems, tools and resources
       


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. Establish the learning environment

1.1 Access flexible learning programs to determine learning outcomes or objectives to be met in consultation with supervisor

1.2 In consultation with the teacher, design the learning space to meet access, health and safety, and supervision criteria

1.3 Arrange work spaces to encourage focused participation of students in flexible learning

1.4 Establish the range of activities, resources and any assessment requirements with the learner and the course facilitator

1.5 Obtain and make available resources for students as required

1.6 Confirm, where appropriate, technical requirements for the flexible learning environment

1.7 Identify and organise specific technical support needs and mechanisms for flexible delivery

2. Facilitate flexible learning for students

2.1 Develop flexible learning protocols in consultation with the supervisor

2.2 Conduct inductions with learners to the flexible learning environment including clarification and agreement of the objectives and protocols

2.3 Provide technical and personal support while students are engaged in flexible learning activities

2.4 Establish relationships that support inclusiveness, acknowledge diversity and encourage a positive learning environment

3. Monitor and review flexible learning support

3.1 Monitor learner progress and report any identified issues to the supervisor

3.2 Provide support and guidance within and outside the learning environment

3.3 Monitor students interactions with others and participation in flexible learning activities and make interventions, where necessary, to maintain momentum and engagement

3.4 Encourage and promote learner collaboration within and outside the learning environment to enhance learning experiences

3.5 Reflect on own performance as a flexible learning support worker with a focus on continuous improvement

3.6 Identify, discuss with relevant personnel, and document recommendations for improvements to facilitating flexible learning and appropriateness of flexible learning systems, tools and resources


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, 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. Establish the learning environment

1.1 Access flexible learning programs to determine learning outcomes or objectives to be met in consultation with supervisor

1.2 In consultation with the teacher, design the learning space to meet access, health and safety, and supervision criteria

1.3 Arrange work spaces to encourage focused participation of students in flexible learning

1.4 Establish the range of activities, resources and any assessment requirements with the learner and the course facilitator

1.5 Obtain and make available resources for students as required

1.6 Confirm, where appropriate, technical requirements for the flexible learning environment

1.7 Identify and organise specific technical support needs and mechanisms for flexible delivery

2. Facilitate flexible learning for students

2.1 Develop flexible learning protocols in consultation with the supervisor

2.2 Conduct inductions with learners to the flexible learning environment including clarification and agreement of the objectives and protocols

2.3 Provide technical and personal support while students are engaged in flexible learning activities

2.4 Establish relationships that support inclusiveness, acknowledge diversity and encourage a positive learning environment

3. Monitor and review flexible learning support

3.1 Monitor learner progress and report any identified issues to the supervisor

3.2 Provide support and guidance within and outside the learning environment

3.3 Monitor students interactions with others and participation in flexible learning activities and make interventions, where necessary, to maintain momentum and engagement

3.4 Encourage and promote learner collaboration within and outside the learning environment to enhance learning experiences

3.5 Reflect on own performance as a flexible learning support worker with a focus on continuous improvement

3.6 Identify, discuss with relevant personnel, and document recommendations for improvements to facilitating flexible learning and appropriateness of flexible learning systems, tools and resources

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Learning environment:

- Learning may take place in a classroom environment, in an online environment or through distance learning.

Education environment may include:

Government school (pre-primary, primary and secondary)

Private/non-government school (pre-primary, primary and secondary)

Education centre

Kindergarten

Special education centre

Community education centre

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
 
Access flexible learning programs to determine learning outcomes or objectives to be met in consultation with supervisor 
In consultation with the teacher, design the learning space to meet access, health and safety, and supervision criteria 
Arrange work spaces to encourage focused participation of students in flexible learning 
Establish the range of activities, resources and any assessment requirements with the learner and the course facilitator 
Obtain and make available resources for students as required 
Confirm, where appropriate, technical requirements for the flexible learning environment 
Identify and organise specific technical support needs and mechanisms for flexible delivery 
Develop flexible learning protocols in consultation with the supervisor 
Conduct inductions with learners to the flexible learning environment including clarification and agreement of the objectives and protocols 
Provide technical and personal support while students are engaged in flexible learning activities 
Establish relationships that support inclusiveness, acknowledge diversity and encourage a positive learning environment 
Monitor learner progress and report any identified issues to the supervisor 
Provide support and guidance within and outside the learning environment 
Monitor students interactions with others and participation in flexible learning activities and make interventions, where necessary, to maintain momentum and engagement 
Encourage and promote learner collaboration within and outside the learning environment to enhance learning experiences 
Reflect on own performance as a flexible learning support worker with a focus on continuous improvement 
Identify, discuss with relevant personnel, and document recommendations for improvements to facilitating flexible learning and appropriateness of flexible learning systems, tools and resources 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CHCEDS027 - Support flexible learning in an education environment
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I declare that the assessment tasks submitted for this unit are my own work.

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Assessment Record Sheet

CHCEDS027 - Support flexible learning in an education environment

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

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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