CHCEDS027
Support flexible learning in an education environment


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.


Elements and Performance Criteria

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

Foundation Skills

The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.

Writing - in order to communicate with students and colleagues through email, e-learning software and correspondence.

Other foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit.


Range Statement

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