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 SRXGRO001A, 'Facilitate a group'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Facilitate a group' 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 |
Plan the establishment of a group | Identify the needs of the individuals/group and the activity goals Negotiate acceptance for the establishment of group goals within the individual's/group's expectations Establish clearly defined purpose, roles, responsibilities within the group Establish a group performance plan |
Monitor group formation | Establish criteria against which group development and performance will be measured Establish systems and mechanisms to monitor and review group development and performance Identify potential barriers to group development and performance Develop and implement strategies to reduce/eliminate barriers |
Develop group commitment and co- operation | Demonstrate use of shared information, open communication and constructive feedback to develop and maintain group dynamics, commitment and co-operation Demonstrate use of open communication to establish trust, confidence and ownership in group decision-making, feedback and problem solving processes |
Facilitate group processes | Develop group effectiveness through active participation and facilitation, and demonstrate sensitivity to the effect the leader's behaviour has on colleagues Demonstrate use of collaborative approaches to develop effective working relationships which help to accomplish strategic and operational goals Facilitate and achieve individual and collective empowerment whilst maintaining group cohesion Identify and facilitate group resolution of problems which impede individual and group performance, using external assistance (as required) Demonstrate routine use of cross-cultural (including gender appropriate) communication strategies |
Manage and facilitate group performance | Assess competencies of group members regularly, and refresh as required, to meet group plans Provide mentoring and support to individuals and groups to enhance knowledge and skills Allocate tasks to group members so that the diverse skills of each group member make a maximum contribution to the outcome Devolve responsibility and accountability to group members, where appropriate to the activity context, program aims, and group members' abilities Monitor and follow up delegations and tasks to assess the performance of group members in relation to their responsibilities Recognise achievement(s) with appropriate recognition and/or reward |