Implement improved learning practice

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 TAELED803, 'Implement improved learning practice'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Implement improved learning practice' 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

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Evaluate ways to improve learning practice

1.1 Review advances in learning practice within a given vocational, training, educational or content area

1.2 Review and challenge existing learning practice to develop, and test, improved approaches

1.3 Analyse interests, abilities, relationships and the contextual needs of relevant individuals, when promoting improved learning practice

1.4 Research how a range of appropriate learning theories and instructional design principles can improve learning practice

1.5 Ensure learning practice reflects the qualification requirements for nominated qualification/s

2. Manage and monitor the means to improve learning

2.1 Observe and assess learner styles with respect to the appropriateness of current vocational, training and educational learning strategies

2.2 Evaluate the role, and impact of, new technologies on learners and training techniques

2.3 Plan improved learning practice based on how learners currently learn

2.4 Plan improved learning practice based on the experience and personal interests of the learner

3. Analyse and advance the adoption of improved learning practice

3.1 Develop improved vocational, training and educational (VET) learning practice, appropriate to learner characteristics

3.2 Advocate for improved VET learning practice

3.3 Initiate research into improved learning practice

3.4 Design and test improved learning practice in realworld situations

3.5 Mentor colleagues to promote improved learning practice


Qualifications and Skillsets

TAELED803 appears in the following qualifications:

  • TAE80316 - Graduate Certificate in Digital Education