Use an approved learning framework to guide practice

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 CHCECE009, 'Use an approved learning framework to guide practice'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Use an approved learning framework to guide practice' 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

Elements define the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify learning frameworks

1.1 Investigate different approved learning frameworks and identify the framework relevant to the service

1.2 Recognise differences between the relevant framework and other approved frameworks

1.3 Clarify the relevance of the framework with educators and others to identify its relationship to other aspects of relevant law and regulations

2. Apply the learning framework

2.1 Investigate how the framework is applied to support children’s learning

2.2 Explore and develop an understanding of the principles and practices of the relevant framework

2.3 Work in collaboration with others to apply the principles and practices of the learning framework to all aspects of the educator role

2.4 Work in collaboration with others to implement framework learning outcomes

2.5 Reflect on own practices in the workplace and discuss with supervisor


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCECE009 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC50113 - Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC30113 - Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
  • CHC50213 - Diploma of School Age Education and Care
  • CHC40113 - Certificate IV in School Age Education and Care