Assessing Learning Module 25 Training Advisers

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AssessingLearningModule 25Training Advisers
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Training Scheme Principles

• Considers needs of learner
• Modular
• Flexibility
• Accessible
• Recognises prior learning
• LOVE
• Uses Scout methods
• National scheme
• External recognition

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Modular Scheme
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The Seven Steps

• Identify learning and development needs
• Agree and record a Personal Learning Plan
• Monitor progress at regular intervals
• Provide constructive feedback
• Support and encourage
• Validate the learning
• Identify new needs and repeat the process

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The Role of TA in creating a PLP

• Identify appropriate modules for the role
• Familiar with content of modules
• Establish which parts learner can already do
• Establish what learning the learner will need to
  complete
• Establish which methods will be best for learners
• Complete Personal Learning Plan

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Seven Steps

1. Identify learning and development needs
2. Agree and record a Personal Learning Plan
3. Monitor progress at regular intervals
4. Provide constructive feedback
5. Support and encourage
6. Validate the learning
7. Identify new needs and repeat the process

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Monitor and Support

• Monitor progress regularly
• Provide constructive feedback
• Support and encourage the learner
• Be flexible to changing conditions

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Seven Steps

1. Identify learning and development needs
2. Agree and record a Personal Learning Plan
3. Monitor progress at regular intervals
4. Provide constructive feedback
5. Support and encourage
6. Validate the learning
7. Identify new needs and repeat the process

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Validation

• Validation is about confirming that someone is
  able
• to do what they are supposed to be able to do
• That they are fit for purpose
• It is about confirming that the required learning
  has
• taken place by checking what the learner has done
• with it in practice.

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Validation Dos

• Encourage learner to take responsibility
• Compare evidence against the validation
  guidelines
• Sign off validation if evidence demonstrates
  understanding of required learning
• Value the learners effort and work
• Suggest positive ways forward

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Validation Dos

• Use open questions to probe
• Ask another TA or LTM if unsure
• Keep a written record
• Keep the learner aware

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Validation Donts

• Sign off validation if
• not convinced
• evidence is not current
• not happy criteria met
• Be afraid to ask for further evidence / training
• Be afraid to say no

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Grievances

• Two possible areas
• Learner and TA unable to agree on which modules
  are required.
• Participant disagrees with a validation decision