Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment 1.1. Explain the functions of assessment in learning and development: In this assessment the Assessor is aware that the assessment is taking place in an environment where the clients are having learning difficult .The age group is post 18 years . During the initial assessment‚ I the assessor wil introduce myself to the learner’s and ensure that they understand what the course is. The role of the assessor is to explain all the units to
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Diversity and inclusion has become a major priority in today’s work environment. Organizations are committed to ensure that their workforce consist of a wide range of capabilities irrespective of age‚ ethnicity‚ gender‚ religion‚ sexual orientation‚ disability and gender identity and expression. “To achieve success and maintain a competitive advantage‚ we must be able to draw on the most important resource – the skills of the workforce”. Organizations are undoubtedly aware of the benefits of a diverse
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UNDERSTANDING GOOD PRACTICE IN WORKPLACE COACHING What is coaching – “The coach works with the clients to achieve a speedy‚ increased and sustainable effectiveness in their lives and careers through focused learning. The coach’s sole aim is to work with the client to achieve all of the client’s potential-as defined by the client” The Coaching Manual Starr‚ J 2008. There are fundamental personal qualities‚ coaching competencies and skills that are needed to become a good coach. These include
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6302 Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Unit 002 Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning Name: Date: Word Count: 1.1 Summarise learning and teaching strategies used in own specialism As a First Aid Instructor‚ I deliver a variety of courses lasting between one to three days in duration. I try and vary my teaching styles depending on the subject and also on the learning styles of the students. Achieving the correct balance is
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The short story "Class" by Sherman Alexie tells of the struggles of an American Indian man and tries to demonstrate how he reacts to his contrasted feelings and diverse world around him. The central theme of Alexie’s short story is contrast‚ and this theme is evident throughout the story‚ even in the smallest of details. The actions‚ emotions and even the language of the characters contrast and these contrasts clearly illustrate the difference the characters have in class. Marriage‚ the central
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also gaining in prominence. Students must illustrate proficiency of knowledge in the content area of the assessment and under new NCLB guidelines show improvement from year to year (Goertz & Duffy‚ 2003). Common in these assessments is proficiency in application‚ more recognized as ‘performance based skills’‚ where the subject taking the test must show ability to use pertinent knowledge to answer questions. This testing style is considered more applicable in assessing higher knowledge skills but
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History depicts that in the past‚ apartheid and Christian national education policies meant that races and cultures were segregated in schools and resources were unevenly distributed‚ making the role and the task of the teacher extra difficult in terms of balancing between the workload and catering for all learners needs. Education is inherently political as it involves values and goals in relation to such fundamental questions as what kind of individual and society are we trying to shape? These
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What is inclusive education and how will this shape your teaching practice? 3142/7278EBL – Assignment 1 1 Introduction An inclusive education upholds the ideals of an equitable society where access to and successful participation in education are considered to be the right of every person in that society. This paper will argue that whilst some steps have been taken to ensure equity in education for all‚ there is still a long way to go before Australia can provide a truly inclusive educational
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Inclusive education is a sign of our times. It is a way a stating that everyone counts‚ nobody is less important than another‚ everyone needs to be exposed to the same education process‚ and everyone should be treated with the same amount of dignity. In many circles‚ it is restricted to issues of disability or special need‚ but its broadest interpretation includes a much wider range of issues that should‚ or at least could be considered in the classroom setting. According to Lebeer (2006)‚ Inclusive
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C Inclusive teaching and learning Introduction Organisations working within the learning and skills sector face increasing challenges as the UK becomes more diverse and multicultural. Differences are an asset and a diverse learner body and workforce enrich an organisation. However‚ misunderstandings‚ negative attitudes‚ or a lack of awareness‚ understanding and effective communication can all lead to segregation and underachievement. The aim of this CPD builder is to raise awareness of the inclusion
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