Unit Reference Number:
R/505/0923

Unit Level: Level 5

Guided Learning Hours: 65

Unit Credit Value: 20

Unit 02     (R/505/0923)

The learner will:

1.1         Be able to investigate practice in own area of specialism

The learner can:

1. Analyse the application of pedagogical principles in own area of specialism
   1. Evaluate the effectiveness of use of creative and innovative approaches in own area of specialism

The learner will:

• Be able to apply theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment to planning inclusive teaching and learning

The learner can:

• Use initial and diagnostic assessments to agree learners’ individual goals and learning preferences
  • Devise a scheme of work taking account of:
    • the needs of learners;
    • the delivery model; and
    • internal and external requirements
  • Design teaching and learning plans which take account of:
    • the individual goals, needs and learning preferences of all learners
    • curriculum requirements
  • Identify opportunities for learners and others to provide feedback to inform inclusive practice
  • Explain how own practice in planning inclusive teaching and learning has taken account of theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment

The learner will:

• Be able to apply theories of behaviour management to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment

The learner can:

• Analyse theories of behaviour management
  • Establish and sustain a safe, inclusive learning environment
  • Explain how own practice in creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment has taken account of theories of behaviour management

The learner will:

• Be able to apply theories, principles and models of learning and communication to delivering inclusive teaching and learning

The learner can:

• Design resources that:
  • actively promote equality and value diversity
  • meet the identified needs of specific learners.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in the use of inclusive teaching and learning approaches and resources, including technologies, to meet the needs of individual learners
  • Demonstrate ways to promote equality and value diversity in own teaching
  • Communicate with learners, learning professionals and others to meet individual learning needs and encourage progression
  • Explain how own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning has taken account of theories, principles and models of learning and communication

Unit 02                

The learner will:

• Be able to apply theories, models and principles of assessment to assessing learning in education and training

The learner can:

• Design assessments that meet the individual needs of learners
  • Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in using types and methods of assessment to meet individual learning needs and assessment requirements
  • Demonstrate the use of assessment data in:
    • monitoring learners’ achievement, attainment and progress;
    • setting learners’ targets;
    • planning subsequent sessions
    • recording the outcomes of assessment.
  • Communicate assessment information to other professionals with an interest in learner achievement
  • Explain how own assessment practice has taken account of theories, models and principles of assessment

The learner will:

• Be able to implement expectations of the minimum core in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning

The learner can:

• Analyse ways in which minimum core elements can be demonstrated in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning
  • Apply minimum core elements in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning

The learner will:

• Be able to apply theories and models of reflection and evaluation to the evaluation of own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning

The learner can:

• Use theories and models of reflection to evaluate the effectiveness of own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning
  • Analyse ways to improve own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning

Assessment guidance

The learning outcomes must be assessed in a teaching and learning environment. Simulation is not permitted.

There is a requirement to observe and assess practice in this unit.

To be eligible for the award of credit for this unit, a trainee teacher must be able to provide evidence of a minimum of 2 assessed observations of practice in a teaching and learning context that meet the required standard of practice. The unit Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training (Level 5) is a prerequisite for this unit.