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 PSPSCI302A, 'Support innovation and change through extension'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Support innovation and change through extension' 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. Confirm extension objectives and methodologies | 1.1 Extension objectives are clarified and confirmed with other staff members in accordance with organisational and client needs. 1.2 Client target groups are identified and extension methodology is selected in accordance with objectives, information to be disseminated and client needs/preferences. 1.3 Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and handled in accordance with organisational requirements. |
2. Prepare for extension activities | 2.1 Industry knowledge is accessed to assist in client decision making and to support the implementation of improved practices. 2.2 Risks are identified and risk management strategies are confirmed and applied in consultation with other staff members. 2.3 Resources are confirmed, materials prepared and extension activities organised in accordance with project responsibilities and organisational policy and procedures. |
3. Provide information to support change | 3.1 Information and advice are provided in accordance with organisational requirements, in a form and medium suited to clients. 3.2 Presentation standards are maintained in accordance with organisational guidelines and information is tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format. 3.3 Clients are assisted in planning the introduction of change and client resistance is responded to in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 3.4 Feedback is obtained from clients, issues are clarified and further information is provided in response to client needs. |
4. Monitor and evaluate extension outcomes | 4.1 Change processes are monitored and contingencies are handled in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 4.2 Outcomes are monitored and evaluated against extension objectives, and processes and materials are revised to address identified problems. 4.3 Modifications are made and implemented in accordance with organisational requirements for continuous improvement. |