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 FNSICGEN501B, 'Produce research reports and make presentations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Produce research reports and make presentations' 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 and Performance Criteria | |||
Element | Performance Criteria | ||
1 | Clarify the purpose of the report | 1.1 | The purpose of the report is clarified with the person requesting the report |
1.2 | The audience for the report is determined | ||
1.3 | The scope of the report is determined and time allowed for the research and production of the report are discussed and established | ||
1.4 | Format, style and deadline for delivery of the report are agreed | ||
2 | Collect information | 2.1 | Sources of information are identified and strategies for obtaining the information established |
2.2 | Information is collected from a range of sources using appropriate techniques | ||
2.3 | Accurate records of information and sources are maintained | ||
3 | Analyse research findings | 3.1 | Data is analysed and interpreted |
3.2 | Accuracy and completeness of information is checked | ||
3.3 | Key issues for further research or discussion are identified | ||
3.4 | Conclusions and recommendations are developed | ||
4 | Report on research findings | 4.1 | Information on which the conclusions are based is organised in a clear and logical format in line within report writing conventions |
4.2 | Draft report is prepared for discussion and review | ||
4.3 | Draft report is edited in light of comments and is presented to appropriate personnel | ||
4.4 | Deadlines for provision of materials are met | ||
5 | Make presentations | 5.1 | Presentations are relevant and appropriately researched |
5.2 | Sources of information are acknowledged | ||
5.3 | Presentations are clear and sequential and delivered within a predetermined time, using appropriate methods and equipment to enhance the presentation | ||
5.4 | Questions from the audience are responded to in a manner consistent with organisation standards | ||