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 PSPSCI502A, 'Facilitate 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 'Facilitate 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. Determine extension objectives and methodologies | 1.1 Required program outcomes are identified in accordance with organisational requirements. 1.2 Extension objectives are determined to meet organisational outcomes and client needs. 1.3 Leadership is provided to extension colleagues to influence and motivate their work in line with organisational requirements. 1.4 Research data is generated and interpreted, client target groups are identified and information is tailored for different target groups. 1.5 Dissemination methodology, techniques and strategies are evaluated and modified in accordance with type of research information and client needs/preferences. 1.6 Issues relating to intellectual property are identified and managed in accordance with organisational requirements. |
2. Prepare for extension work | 2.1 Industry networks are fostered and used to maintain and apply industry knowledge to encourage client decision making and the implementation of improved practices. 2.2 Change management approaches are developed in accordance with organisational policy and practices to assist clients to find their own solutions and to implement change. 2.3 Risks are identified and risk management strategies are determined and applied in accordance with change management strategies and organisational requirements. 2.4 Resources are acquired and managed and an extension strategy is developed in accordance with program responsibilities, extension objectives and organisational requirements. |
3. Facilitate innovation and change | 3.1 Information strategy is implemented and improvements are recommended to clients in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.2 Feedback from clients is used to identify problems and new issues, and further information/advice is provided in response to client needs. 3.3 Change management strategies are implemented, and solutions to problems are negotiated in accordance with organisational requirements. 3.4 Resistance to change is identified and strategies are modified to address resistance in accordance with organisational requirements. |
4. Monitor and evaluate adoption of innovation and change | 4.1 Change management strategies are monitored, results are analysed and contingencies managed in accordance with organisational requirements. 4.2 Outcomes are evaluated and reported against extension objectives and required program outcomes, and recommendations are made for modification of future strategies. 4.3 Revised strategies are implemented and evaluated in accordance with organisational requirements for continuous improvement. 4.4 Outcomes with implications for organisational policy are identified and policy development is influenced in accordance with organisational requirements. |