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 PSPSCI402A, 'Promote 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 'Promote 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. Identify extension objectives and methodologies | 1.1 Required extension outcomes are identified in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Extension objectives are identified to meet organisational outcomes and client needs. 1.3 Client target groups are identified and research information is analysed to determine how it may best be used to facilitate change in the target groups. 1.4 Dissemination methodology, techniques and strategies are determined in accordance with type of research information and client needs/preferences. 1.5 Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and handled in accordance with organisational requirements. |
2. Prepare for extension work | 2.1 Industry knowledge is developed to facilitate client decision making and the implementation of improved practices. 2.2 Risks are determined and risk management strategies are identified and applied in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 2.3 Resources are obtained and managed, and extension materials and activities are developed in accordance with program responsibilities and organisational requirements. |
3. Promote change through information and advice | 3.1 Information and advice are provided in accordance with organisational requirements, in a form and medium that clients can apply. 3.2 Presentation standards are maintained in accordance with organisational guidelines and information and advice are provided that are relevant, accurate and tailored to client needs in terms of concepts, language and format. 3.3 Clients are assisted to implement change and resistance to change is handled in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 3.4 Feedback from clients is used to identify problems and new issues and further information/advice is provided in response to client needs. |
4. Monitor and evaluate adoption of change | 4.1 Implementation of change is monitored and contingencies are managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures. 4.2 Outcomes are evaluated and reported against extension objectives and project outputs, and extension processes are modified to address identified problems in response to client feedback. 4.3 Changes to extension programs are implemented and monitored in accordance with organisational requirements for continuous improvement. 4.4 Outcomes with implications for organisational policy are identified and contributions are made to policy development in accordance with organisational requirements. |