Course Title: Address language, literacy and numeracy issues within learning and assessment practice

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2009

Course Code: TCHE5157C

Course Title: Address language, literacy and numeracy issues within learning and assessment practice

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4177 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Course Contact : Maria Dimitrakopoulos

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4933

Course Contact Email:maria.dimitrakopoulos@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 30

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

There are no formal entrance requirements for this course. However, applicants are required to have effective language, communications and interpersonal skills and the ability to write a range of documentation.

Course Description

This unit specifies the competency required to recognise the language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) demands of training and assessment and tailor training and assessment to suit individual skill levels, including accessing relevant support resources.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

TAALLN401B Address language, literacy and numeracy issues within learning and assessment practice

Element:

01 Determine the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the workplace training specifications, the learning program and assessment process

Performance Criteria:

-The level of key language, literacy and numeracy skills is determined from the training specification
-The level of key language, literacy and numeracy skills required in the workplace and reflected in the learning program and planned assessment methods, are identified
-Learner’s individual learning plan is developed taking into account language, literacy and numeracy requirements
-The assistance of LLN professionals is sought where necessary

Element:

02 Drawing on the assistance of specialist advice when required, interpret and apply validated tools and other sources of information to determine the language, literacy and numeracy characteristics of the learners

Performance Criteria:

-The existing literacy skills of learners are determined using validated tools and other sources of information
-The language proficiency of the learners is determined using validated tools and other sources of information
-The existing numeracy skills of the learners are determined using validated tools and other sources of information

Element:

03 Develop vocational learning program and assessment methodology to take account of learner's language, literacy and numeracy skill levels and those required in the training specification

Performance Criteria:

-Vocational learning programs are customised to take account of individual learner's language, literacy or numeracy skills and the level of skills required within the training specification
-Assessment methods and materials are selected and customised to take account of the learner's language, literacy or numeracy skills and the level of skills required within the training specification
-Learning materials are selected, customised or developed that are appropriate for the language, literacy or numeracy skills of learners

Element:

04 Deliver and monitor a vocational learning and assessment program which takes account of learner's language, literacy and numeracy skill levels and those required in the training specification

Performance Criteria:

-Learning support strategies are applied to assist learners to develop the reading, writing, speaking, listening and numeracy skills required within the training specification to achieve competency
-Appropriate types of workplace communication are demonstrated in the learning and assessment context consistent with level of language, literacy or numeracy skill required within the training specification
-Learning program and assessment methods are monitored and evaluated continuously to determine areas for improvement
-Learner progress towards the achievement of language, literacy and numeracy skill levels required in the workplace for competent performance as determined by the training specification are recorded in order to implement appropriate strategies

Element:

05 Access specialist learning support where required on the basis of evidence

Performance Criteria:

- The need for specialist language, literacy or numeracy assistance for the learner is determined based on the scope of the training and assessment role and collected evidence about particular needs of the learner
- Appropriate strategies for collaboration with specialist language, literacy or numeracy services are applied using organisational policies, protocols or guidelines


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Students will study the principles and skills involved in training and assessment through a range of classroom based and out of classroom based activities. The use of ‘real world’ examples will assist students throughout the course to contextualise the course content.

Classroom learning will be active. Students will individually, in pairs, in small groups and with the whole group have the opportunity to :
• reflect on and discuss key concepts.
• apply concepts to current training situations.
• make presentations to the class
• participate in case studies and problem solving scenarios
• research using the internet

The training material and assessment tasks also aid in the development of skills and reflection and consolidation of the learning.

In the delivery of material in this program, the trainer models effective training methods and practices. Students are encouraged to critically examine teaching strategies and identify potential application for their teaching situation. This means that learning happens on two levels: through the actual content and the experience of the course delivery


Teaching Schedule

A course guide is provided to the participant before the course begins.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment will take place throughout the course. You work will be assessed on a competent/not yet competent basis – it will not be graded. Work in class and out of class is assessed. It will include:
• Individual assignments, group tasks and presentations
• workplace projects

Assessment task list are provided for each Module – this will include ‘in class’ tasks and individual projects out of class time


Assessment Tasks

Assessment will take place throughout the course. You work will be assessed on a competent/not yet competent basis – it will not be graded. Work in class and out of class is assessed. It will include:
• Individual assignments, group tasks and presentations
• workplace projects

Assessment task list are provided for each Module – this will include ‘in class’ tasks and individual projects out of class time


Assessment Matrix

A student must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of a particular competency to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including technical requirements documentation, homework and in class exercises, written tests, practical problem solving exercises and practical tests. Students are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment work to their teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met

This program covers fourteen competencies required for the TAA Certificate IV. An assessment matrix containing the competencies and their elements is matched against the assessment tasks submitted by each student.

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