Introduction Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) allow students to receive educational credit for informal learning experiences. To what extent does PLAR provide an incentive for students to enrol in adult learning programs‚ whether on campus or off campus? Although this is not an easy question to answer‚ this paper offers an argument for the benefits of PLAR and why a national initiative promoting this concept would be valuable. This paper discusses the formation and implementation
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Assignment Unit 3: Enabling Learning and Assessment Karen Dennison‚ 295607 May 2011 There are many reasons why students are assessed and this first section summarises some of the key benefits to students‚ institutions and teachers as suggested by Race et al (2005). In order to gain qualifications or complete a course‚ students will be required to prove their competence‚ knowledge or exposition of a skill‚ usually through the use of assessments to demonstrate that learning has taken place. Students
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1. Understand own role and responsibilities in the lifelong learning sector 1.1 Summarise key aspects of legislation‚ regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities It would be my responsibility as a teacher to keep within the boundaries of the law and comply with the rules and codes of professional practice of the particular organisation in which I was employed. In regard to the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974)‚ although safety within the classroom
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Learning Reflections 1 Assessment In your own words explain what approaches to learning are and explain the three approaches used in the ASSIST. The theory that students take different approaches to learning‚ based on how they perceive the objectives of what they are studying‚ is known simply as approaches to learning. There are three approaches that students are inclined to take: deep learning approach‚ strategic learning approach and surface learning approach. Students who take the deep learning
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------------------------------------------------- Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector ------------------------------------------------- Unit 002 – Understand inclusive learning and teaching in Lifelong Learning Angie Alvarez Lorza 1.1 Summarise Learning and teaching strategies used in own specialism Within my own specialty field having a variety of teaching methods and strategies to potentiate learning is an absolute requirement. The field caters to people from all kinds of
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Explain the function of assessment in learning and development. Assessment is a way of finding out what learning has taken place. It enables the assessor to check what level of knowledge‚ skills and competency the candidate has throughout the qualification or programme. It starts with the assessor sitting down with the candidate at the beginning and creating an assessment plan for each stage of the candidate’s chosen course. 1.2 Define the key concepts and principles of assessment. The
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UNDERTAKING A learning needs analysis Introduction The following report provides a practical understanding of how learning needs analysis can form the basis for recommending learning solutions. It recognises various methods and models available that assist in identifying gaps between the skills and knowledge of the workforce and organisation objectives. Findings Reasons why learning and development needs may arise for both individuals and groups within the organisation. Learning and Development
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733.000 08/516573 Ruth Dickerson C. Explain how to meet the learning needs of mixed age groups in the home-based setting One of the biggest advantages of mixed age groups is that they make us really analyse the individual needs‚ interests‚ and temperaments of each child in the group. We can then plan and provide for the next steps in learning‚ by getting to know our group of children very well‚ and making careful observations on them‚
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how types of assessment are used in lifelong learning: “Assessments should be a regular process; it might not always be formalised‚ but you should be observing what your students are doing‚ asking questions and reviewing their progress throughout their time with you”. Gravells A. Page 113. Has the outcome of my teaching been as expected; was there room for improvement? This can be measured through assessment; there are different ways to carry out this out. Initial Assessment It is my responsibility
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Teaching and learning occurs throughout our daily lives due to formal and informal learning. In other words‚ learning is not limited to school hours only. In fact‚ children learn to speak their native language at a very young age before they start attending school. This type of learning is known informal learning. On the other hands‚ formal learning occurs when students begin attending school so as to learn new subjects. New subjects at school may only be learnt if there is quality teaching. In
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