Session 1: Writing Aims & Objectives
Aim
Know the difference between a aim and a objective
Objectives
1) State one Aim and one Objective ( Level 1)
2) Write one SMART objective( Level 2)
3) Summaries 3 suitable verbs for learning at one level ( level 4)
Aim
The aim is a broad statement of intent of what you want your learners to achieve
e,g to enable learners to use a drill.
Objective
The objectives are how your learners will achieve the aim
e.g
1) Switch on a drill
2) Select correct drill parts
share with person next to you.
List 3 common words you currently use when writing objectives ?
Try not to use:
Know
Learn
Understand
Why ??
Use Verbs
- Specific- are the objectives clearly defined and stated
- Measurable-Can they be achieved at the right level
- Achievable-can they be met by all learners
- Relevant-do they relate to the aim, subject and the learners?
- Time bound-can agreed target dates and time be met ?
Reference
Gravells, A ( 2014) The Award in Education and Training ( Revised Edition) , Sage . P 71- 80
Session 2: Room Management
Objectives
- List common classroom problems
- Identify positive and negative aspects in the learning environment
- Evaluate effective teaching and learning strategies
Write discussion points on sheet provided
3 mins only
Teaching & Learning Strategies
- Ground rules
- College/ department standardisation
- Consistence
- Learning barriers- DELTA
- Awareness -Maslow
Session 3: Setting and reviewing individual targets
- Define learning goals
- Complete one learning goal
- Evaluate current ILP system
In small groups , define what is meant by a learning goal?
Learning goal
- A learning goal is what the learner wants or needs to achieve from the programme
- Learning goals should be formally negotiated and agreed
- You should encourage your learner to talk to you, and provide feedback on how they are feeling and progressing
List learning goal categories ( 4 in Total)
4 Categories
Hard - Directly based on qualification
Soft- Personal goals
- overall
- specific
- immediate
- personal
Goals should always be SMART
Recording
- Encourage learners to take ownership of their goal.
- It is important that all targets are documented.
Discuss why ?
Individual learning plans
Evaluate your current system
Share main discussion point with group
What should be included?
- Action plan- negotiated and agreed with the individual
- Embed Maths, English, ICT
- Ensure clear links between the goal, the teaching, learning and assessment approaches
- Communicate both verbally and written - ensure full understanding
- Full involvement of learner
- Identify needs, current knowledge, and development areas
- Refer to initial and diagnostic assessment results
- Use regular tutorials and review sessions to update ILP'S.
Task
Set one goal with learner.
Session 4 : Reviewing lesson objectives
Objectives
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Assess how learning is taken place
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Revise lesson plan template
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Summarise lesson objectives
5 Assessment Methods
1) Initial ( @ beginning)
2)Diagnostic ( Test/ Check current skills)
3)Formative ( on going)
- Formal (counts toward qualifications)
- Informative ( "Devised by yourself.. often called assessment for learning" Gravells ( 2014) P. 153
4) Summative( @end)
5) Holistic ( Collaborative approach knowledge & Performance)
Consider level of learners
- Gapped hand-outs
- Word searches
- Discussion in pairs/groups
- Questions - Written/Verbal
- Multiple choice questions
- Observation of practical task
- Puzzles
- Quizzes
- Role Play
- Pose, Pause, Pick (PPP)
- Peer & Self assessment
- Journals/Diaries
- Worksheets
- Table taken from Gravells, A ( 2014) The award in education and training) P155
Look at lesson plan template
Revise the sessions learning objectives
Session 5: Developing and reviewing activities to stretch and challenge at the right level
Objectives
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Discuss what is meant by stretch and challenge how learning is taken place
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Revise Objectives at different levels
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Devise one activities at two different levels
In small group discuss ways you currently stretch and challenge your learners
Review case study
In small group produce 1 activity and objective at level 1,3 and 5
Session 6 : Differentiation and reviewing activities to stretch and challenge at right level
Subtitle
Objectives
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Discuss what is meant by stretch and challenge how learning is taken place
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Complete two activities and identify what level you are working at
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Evaluate activities and classroom layout
Complete task on each table
timed at 5 minutues per table only
Reflection on own practice
Session 1: Writing Aims & Objectives
By katie wilden
Session 1: Writing Aims & Objectives
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