Foster and support an effective learning environment

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 CHCEDS502B, 'Foster and support an effective learning environment'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Foster and support an effective learning environment' 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

1. Establish learning context and delivery arrangements

1.1 Establish, analyse and organise the physical learning environment to meet organisation compliance and facilitate learning

1.2 Identify and assess risks and constraints for learning delivery

1.3 Access information from teachers, others, documentation or records on the individual learning needs of students

1.4 Confirm responsibilities and role with relevant staff, to establish, deliver and review learning

1.5 Plan to reflect inclusivity and diversity principles in the learning environment

2. Identify, interpret and document learning styles

2.1 In conjunction with teacher, analyse and assess a broad range of learning theories and styles for relevance and application to the individual/group of students

2.2 In conjunction with teacher, implement a range of learning strategies, analyse them for effectiveness and modify where necessary

2.3 Provide planning documentation to relevant staff for approval ensuring the plan reflects a variety of learning styles

3. Manage the learning environment

3.1 In conjunction with teacher, establish the learning environment to meet the agreed goals and to reflect inclusive processes and practices

3.2 Facilitate learning to include diversity of student needs

3.3 Use communication and interpersonal skills to establish learning environment and motivate students

3.4 Identify barriers to learning and make adjustments where necessary to the learning environment

3.5 Create learning experiences using learning theories, principles and inclusive practice

4. Assess situations requiring interventions

4.1 Gather information from relevant sources and identify the immediate and long term consequences of the situation

4.2 Identify major issue of concern, factors which are maintaining the situation and frequency of the problem occurring

4.3 Observe and investigate interaction patterns

4.4 Identify and make decisions about the impact of the problem on people involved and need for urgent action

4.5 Assess the likely intent of the student central to the problem

5. In conjunction with teacher, develop, implement and review behaviour support strategies

5.1 Under teacher supervision, develop clear goals to meet students needs and development stage and obtain required resources to implement strategies

5.2 Where possible develop strategies with student and implement in the least obtrusive way, under teacher supervision

5.3 Design strategies in consultation with other staff that create opportunities for students to interact with others

5.4 Under teacher supervision, regularly review strategies which are achievable within available resources

5.5 Complete incident report forms as required by organisation

6. Reflect on own professional practice

6.1 Facilitate and plan learning to meet ethical principles of practice

6.2 Monitor and review own practice as a learning facilitator with supervisor

6.3 Analyse facilitation practice to identify professional development needs

6.4 Incorporate continual improvement practices in planning and facilitation practices


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCEDS502B appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC51308 - Diploma of Education Support