Learning outcomes

The learner will:

Assessment criteria

To achieve each outcome a learner must

demonstrate the ability to:

1 Understand ways to negotiate appropriate individual goals with learners.

1.1 Analyse the role of initial assessment in the learning and teaching process

1.2 Describe and evaluate different methods of initial assessment for use with learners

1.3 Evaluate ways of planning, negotiating and recording appropriate learning goals with learners.

2 Understand how to plan for inclusive learning.

2.1 Establish and maintain an inclusive learning environment

2.2 Devise and justify a scheme of work which meets learners’ needs and curriculum requirements

2.3 Devise and justify session plans which meet the aims and needs of individual learners and/or groups

2.4 Analyse ways in which session plans can be adapted to the individual needs of learners

2.5 Plan the appropriate use of a variety of delivery methods, justifying the choice

2.6 Identify and evaluate opportunities for learners to provide feedback to inform practice. 3 Understand how to use

teaching and learning strategies and resources inclusively to meet curriculum requirements.

3.1 Select/adapt, use and justify a range of inclusive learning activities to enthuse and motivate learners, ensuring that curriculum

      requirements are met

3.2 Analyse the strengths and limitations of a range of resources, including new and emerging technologies, showing how these

resources can be used to promote equality, support diversity and contribute to effective learning

3.3 Identify literacy, language, numeracy and ICT skills which are integral to own specialist area, reviewing how they support learner

      achievement

3.4 Select/adapt and use a range of inclusive resources to promote inclusive learning and teaching.

4 Understand how to use a range of communication skills and methods to communicate effectively 

with learners and relevant parties in own organisation.

4.1 Use and evaluate different communication methods and skills to meet the needs of learners and the organisation

4.2 Evaluate own communication skills, identifying ways in which these could be improved, including an analysis of how barriers to        

      effective communication might be overcome

4.3 Identify and liaise with appropriate and relevant parties to effectively meet the needs of learners.

5 Understand and demonstrate knowledge of the minimum core in own practice.

5.1 Apply minimum core specifications in literacy to improve own practice

5.2 Apply minimum core specifications in language to improve own practice

5.3 Apply minimum core specifications in mathematics to improve own practice

5.4 Apply minimum core specifications in ICT user skills to improve own practice.

6 Understand how reflection, evaluation and feedback can be used to develop own practice.

6.1 Use regular reflection and feedback from others, including learners, to evaluate and improve own practice, making recommendations for modification as appropriate.