ITTA Discussion Forum
There are four Principles of Assessment – Reliability, Fairness, Flexibility and Validity. In our previous Blogs we discussed the Principles of Reliability and Fairness. Here we discuss Flexibility. This Blog be followed by the last of this series which will discuss the Principle of Validity. Principle of Flexibility Flexibility in assessment involves consideration of the various needs of the parties […]
There are four Principles of Assessment – Reliability, Fairness, Flexibility and Validity. In our previous Blog we discussed the Principle of Reliability. Here we discuss Fairness. This will be followed by additional Blogs which will discuss the remaining Principles of Assessment. Principle of Fairness Assessment is fair when the assessment process is clearly understood by candidates and agreed by both […]
There are four Principles of Assessment – Reliability, Fairness, Flexibility and Validity. Here we discuss Reliability. This will be followed by additional Blogs which will discuss the remaining Principles of Assessment. Principle of Reliability Reliability refers to the consistency of the interpretation of evidence and the consistency of assessment outcomes. Reliability is one of the four Principles of Assessment. In […]
This story is written with the one thing that I believe is the key that unlocks the door to great teaching and inspired learning – that key is passion. I would like to write about three teachers who not only inspired my learning but also influenced my life forever! It was my first day at School – I was five […]
Malcom Knowles described adult learning as “a process of self-directed inquiry”. He conceptualised the characteristics of adult learners in 5 ways: A. Self-concept – as a person matures, their self-concept moves from one of being a dependent personality toward one of being a self-directed human being. Therefore adults are self-governed and have their own beliefs and values. B. Adult learner […]
Description of the qualification This qualification reflects the roles of individuals delivering training and assessment services in the vocational education and training (VET) sector. This qualification (or the skill sets derived from units of competency within it) is also suitable preparation for those engaged in the delivery of training and assessment of competence in a workplace context, as a component […]
What comes to your mind when you hear the word contextualisation? You may think about tailoring the information to suit specific needs which indicates flexibility. From a Vocational Education and Training (VET) perspective, contextualisation relates to making the learning and assessment applicable to the learner’s context of work. What then defines the context of work? Context of work includes: – […]
Imagine you have to deliver a presentation to a group of people who are feeling slightly resentful that they are required to attend and that your allocated time slot is last thing on Friday afternoon. Are you feeling slightly sick or a little daunted at the thought of it? Many of us have been subjected to talks, presentations, training […]
A manager needs to use as many methods as possible to involve the team in decision making and planning. Communication channels need to be kept open and flexible, so that the team can voice their opinions and the manager can give and seek information, ideas and feedback. Methods will vary according to the type of team and the work environment. […]
Every relationship can teach us something. By building positive relationships with others, we will be happier, more fulfilled, feel more supported, supportive, and connected. Please post your tips for developing positive workplace relationships.
TAE40116, TAE50116 and TAE50216 Strengthened requirements for delivery of training and assessment qualifications 11 APRIL 2016 The skills and knowledge of the VET workforce are essential to ensuring high quality, valid assessment across all training products. Trainers and assessors in the VET workforce are required to hold specific qualifications from the Training and Education (TAE) Training Package. It is critical […]
TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training and TAE50216 Diploma of Training Design and Development The TAE50116 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training has not been deemed equivalent to the TAE50111. The packaging rules remain the same however the important change to note is: TAELLN501 Support the development of adult language literacy and numeracy skills has been added as […]
TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment – Industry Consultation The TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment is not deemed equivalent to TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. Some of the critical changes to note are: There are now 9 core units and 1 elective There are two new core units: TAEASS502 Design and develop assessment tools TAELLN411 Address adult […]
TAE40116 Certificate IV Training and Assessment TAEASS401 Plan assessment activities and processes What are your thoughts about the following Performance Evidence for TAEASS401 (one of the units deemed not equivalent in the new TAE40116). I envisage this may be a big hurdle for participants who are not employed as Trainers and Assessors and they are doing the Cert IV to […]
Teams who are empowered are more open to change! (BSBWOR502 Lead and Manage Team Effectiveness) Benefits of involving the team: Involving the team in decision making empowers the team and demonstrates that they are valued. It helps to focus on goals rather than day to day tasks. Teams who are empowered in this way tend to be more open […]
In his article “How Much Has Social Media Changed Society?” Gil Pizano states the following: “Social media allows individuals to gather and express themselves in a much more simple and immediate fashion. By giving people this capability, they not only have the ability to share ideas, opinions and other contents, but also (if they wish) gain notoriety, and expand their […]
Please share below your favourite book, website or any relevant resource for leaders wanting to develop their skills
The success of a meeting depends primarily on the skills of the Chair in managing the group dynamics and maintaining focus. This skill is something that comes with experience. List some of the things that you feel may cause a meeting to derail or write a paragraph on what you feel contributes to a successful meeting.
What Is Emotional Intelligence? Emotional intelligence is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It is generally said to include 3 skills: 1. Emotional awareness, including the ability to identify your own emotions and those of others; 2. The ability to harness emotions and apply them to tasks like thinking and problem solving; […]
BSB51915 DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT The success of a meeting depends primarily on the skills of the Chair in managing the group dynamics and maintaining focus. This skill is something that comes with experience. Things that cause a meeting to derail include: Running over time Not achieving everything listed in the agenda Arguments and opposing views Going off-track in […]
BSB51915 DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT BSBWOR501 – Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development Your team needs to see you as a positive role model – so that they model their behaviour upon the way that you behave. This will give an overall impression of professionalism to all customers. What are your thoughts on the above statement? List some […]
Where are the LLN tools to help teachers address the LLN needs of their learners? Many teachers are asking where can they access tools for the LLN skill development of their learners. As the awareness of the ACSF is increasing and the skills and knowledge of our teachers are developing around the use of the ACSF to assess the core […]
The new BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management was recently released as part of the BSB Business Services Training Package. This qualification is not deemed to be equivalent to the BSB51107 Diploma of Management as the structure of the BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management has changed from elective units only to core and elective units. This has increased the […]
As part of our quality training and assessment practices we value industry input to ensure that our training and assessment strategies reflect industry needs. As the BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management is a newly endorsed qualification (March 2015), we invite you to participate in this Blog to provide industry feedback. Below is a brief overview of our training and […]
1. Negotiating the partnership Identify and set clear objectives for the partnership in line with each organisation’s strategic direction. Remember, goals are general aims, and objectives are more specific. Objectives need to be able to be measured in some way to determine if outcomes are successful. What gets measured, gets managed! Determine and act on likely strengths (S) and […]
TAE50111 Diploma of Vocational Education and Training TAE50211 Diploma of Training Design and Development TAEPDD501A – Maintain and Enhance Professional Practice The only competitive edge left in business today and in the future, is in the quality of the people – their knowledge, experience and skills. Technology, products and services can be quickly copied, but the quality of the people […]
Bachelor of Business Administration – Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 24 (33% of the course) Bachelor of Business – Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 24 (33% of the course) Associate Degree of Business – Credit granted: 8 units, of a total of 16 (50% of the course) Bachelor of Business in Tourism and Hospitality […]
I would like to share some feedback with you from a student who recently completed the dual TAE Diplomas, TAE50111 and TAE50211. I am very pleased to hear comments like this that demonstrate our Academy students are appreciating the value of these Diploma qualifications and are realising the benefits of the new standards that require all Cert IV TAE trainers and […]
Let’s talk about the word Diploma Dictionary meaning: 1. a document given by an educational institution conferring a degree on a person or certifying that the person has satisfactorily completed a course of study. 2. a document conferring some honour, privilege, or power. 3. a public or official document, especially one of historical interest The Latin meaning of diploma – a letter of recommendation or an official document The Greek meaning of díplōma – a letter folded double There are two parts in the word diploma which is of Greek origin diplo – […]
Feedback – do we seek it, what do we do when we get it? I was reflecting on element 3.1 and 3.2 for the Diploma of Vet unit – Maintain and Enhance Professional Practice. I wondered how many facilitators actually gather feedback from other facilitators and also provide them with constructive feedback. The performance criteria directs candidates to, “observe faciliators […]
Evaluation varies according to a range of factors. It is the learning itself which is being evaluated, i.e. outcomes are being measured in terms of achieving objectives. Ideally, learning would be being monitored (and perhaps assessed) during the learning process.This allows for changes to be made and errors or deficiencies to be corrected in an incremental way. This method of […]
Research the learning resource requirements a) Design and develop resources to fit the context of the client environment. Consider the following: Culture Geographical location Characteristics of the organisation and target audience Language Client brief (i.e. client proposal, identified gap in learning for the candidate/group, tender, or organizational need) Focus (whole training package, a qualification, traineeship or apprenticeship, accredited course, unit(s) […]
Training must focus on productivity as this is where Australia’s competitiveness lies, as we want to retain our high wage-earning economy. Our service and manufacturing will only attract investment if we increase our productivity. We need a practical strategy to enable growth and diversity in our engagement’. This includes ‘Access to skilled labour through effective training and workforce development in […]
Assessment is often identified as the critical component of a competency-based system. In competency-based training, assessment can be defined as follows: Assessment is the process of collecting evidence and making judgments on the nature and extent of progress towards performance requirements set out in a standard or a learning outcome, and at the appropriate point, making the judgment on whether […]
Education Minister Adrian Piccoli has just announced that trainee and student teachers will have to pass literacy and numeracy skills tests before they can begin teaching. Will the language, literacy and numeracy skills of school students improve as a result of this rigorous testing? Do you think this new policy will help to raise Australia’s performance in International language, literacy […]
Various practitioners and policy makers have long emphasised the need for teachers and trainers to pursue continuous professional education and personal development activities. Teachers and trainers, they say, are lifelong learners. As such, it is one of their responsibilities to strive to improve their practice and keep up to date with new technology to produce excellent student outcomes. In Australia, […]
VET teachers are finding themselves at the forefront of the nation’s adult LLN problem and pondering the seemingly mountainous task looming before them. While there has been money spent on researching the current LLN levels of Australians and on programs to make us aware that the problem exists, there appears to be little to help in really addressing the problem […]
Should graduating teachers be required to undergo a literacy and numeracy test to ensure they meet the required standard? This question was posed in The Australian newspaper, Feb 27 2014. (see article below) The question was relating to graduate teachers but in light of the national focus on literacy levels is this not a relevant question/request for all teachers, trainers […]
As a VET teacher the advantages of completing LLN training are invaluable. The tools and information received are relevant and helpful immediately to apply in the classroom. It is pleasing to see the unit, TAELLN411 is going to become a core unit in the new Certificate IV TAE qualification. It is, and really should always have been, a mandatory learning […]
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