Section 4 - Your Life, Your Future | The Learning Curve 4 Examples of Initial Assessment and...

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Section 4

Examples of Initial Assessment

and Learning Outcomes


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INITIAL ASSESSMENT All students need some form of initial assessment on starting or before starting their course. Initial assessment should establish the following: • approximate level of previous learning

• previous experience

• reasons for learning

• preferred learning style/activities

• existing skills

• health and fitness issues -if appropriate

This information should be used to help plan/adapt the scheme of work and identify appropriate learning outcomes for the group or the individual. Although best practice would mean learners should be advised of their starting point and course suitability before enrolment, where this is not possible this needs to be done during the first week or two of the course. The following examples are to help you develop appropriate initial assessment for your group. However there is no right or wrong way - it needs to be suitable for your teaching and your class. All sorts of issues will make a difference including the: • number of repeat learners

• type of teaching –workshops/practical/projects or classroom teaching

• length of course

• level of course etc

The important thing is that you use the information to improve the planning and the learning experience for your students.


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Modern Foreign Languages


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MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Thank you for your interest in this course.

You answers will help you tutors to plan classes which best suit you. NAME………………………………………………………………………………… Language…………………………… Level…………………………… 1. Have you ever studied this language before? Yes / No 2. If so, to what level and roughly how many years ago? 3. Have you any practical knowledge from speaking in the country? Regular or occasional? 4. Why are you learning this language?

(Please tick all that apply and add any others)

• Holiday • Business • Going to live there • Cultural aspects • Intellectual challenge • Employment / social

5. Have you studied any other foreign languages in the past? Yes / No If so, which ones and to what level? E.g. 2 years evening class or to “O” level 6 Which of these activities do you enjoy and help you to learn?

Please tick all that apply & add any others of your own.

• Listening to the teacher and repeating • Practising in small groups or pairs • Using a text book • Watching video extracts • Learning the grammatical structure of the language • Listening to tapes • Using pictures for speaking practice


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7. What do you expect to be able to do at the end of the course?

(Underline or add)

E.g. get by in the language on holiday, be able to have a conversation with a native speaker, be able to understand and to ask a reasonable amount while visiting the country, meet other people and stretch my mind 8. Do you have any time to study at home? Yes / No

If so, how much time per week roughly? 9. These are the language skills. Which one(s) – in order – are most important to you?

Least important Most important

Understanding the spoken language 1 2 3 4 5 Understanding the written language 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to speak the language 1 2 3 4 5 Ability to write the language accurately 1 2 3 4 5 10. Do you have any specific requirements to help you to take part in the class?

E.g. Do you need to sit in a certain place in order to hear? Do you need large print materials?

NB All information will be treated in confidence


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Examples of Initial Assessment INITIAL ASSESSMENT – MODERN LANGUAGES All language tutors will carry out Initial Assessment which must be recorded. In addition to the general IA form some form of linguistic assessment is also required to establish the starting point for individual learners. This need not be a formal ‘test’ but a simple recording by the tutor of the learners’ ability. For example learners could be given an appropriate ice-breaking activity to carry out in pairs or small groups while the tutor notes down information on individuals. See example below where ticks are used to denote the level of proficiency in a particular area. There is also space for additional notes on each individual. A written task should be given within the first few weeks. The content will depend on the level of the learners (e.g., write down personal information about themselves, family, hobbies etc, their motivation for attending the class, what they did during the summer, planning for the weekend etc.) This allows the tutor to start to get to know about each learner’s linguistic knowledge as well as their individual learning goals. The purpose of the Initial Assessment of learners is to inform the subsequent development of the course, not only in terms of the Scheme of Work for the whole group, but also with regard to the specific requirements of the individuals within the group.


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R. Townsley Sometimes won’t be able to attend, Works away.

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Some examples of ice-breaking activities: In the target language: Exchange personal information with a neighbour, then introduce that person to the group. Identify three things you have in common and three things that are different. Go round the class asking as many people as possible for information using pre- prepared handout. (Who has lived abroad? Can play a musical instrument? Likes sport? Etc,) A class for beginners would clearly have to be done in English, but some form of ice-breaking activity is important at the start of any course. The tutor then has the opportunity to discreetly make notes on individuals to help with future course planning.

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Initial Assessment

Course: Date: NAME COMMENTS


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ICT


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ICT - Training Needs Analysis (Initial Assessment) In order to help us provide the training you require, please will you take a few moments to complete this form? The more detail you can give us the better, so that we can try and cater for your specific needs. Name: _______________________ Contact details (optional but may be useful if the tutor needs to contact you about your course etc) Tel No: __________________________ E-mail: ___________________________

Reasons for coming on this course:

(please tick all that apply and circle the main reason)

To use in my work/employment � I like to learn new things �

To use at home �

To keep up with the children/grandchildren �

Gain more confidence in using a computer � Other: _____________________________ Highest Level of Academic Achievement to date: (No qualifications, GCSE, A Level, Degree Professional Qualifications etc) Do you have any particular requirements, which might affect your progress on this course that you feel the tutor needs to know about? ___________________________________________________________________ How would you rate your current ability to use a computer, in general terms? (again, please tick all that apply and circle the main one) A complete beginner � Can switch on & produce a simple document �

Able to send e-mails but not a lot else � Reasonably competent but self-taught �

Been on a Beginners ICT course �

Can do what I need to, but lots I don’t know � Been on several ICT courses before �

OK until it goes wrong!! � Generally Confident and Competent user �

Competent in the past, skills now out of date �

Overall what do you hope to be able to do, by the end of the course that you can’t do now?


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How do you like to learn? (again, please tick all that apply and circle the main one) Watching a demonstration, then having a go � Working from handouts �

Being given set tasks to complete � Discovering how to do things myself �

Being given instructions then work on my own � Group work �

Paired work � One-to-one instruction �

Having someone there to ask when I need to � Working on my own � Let’s get a bit more detailed:

Below is a list of some basic ICT skills plus many of the skills we will be covering on the course, please…

a) tick all the tasks you feel you could complete with very little/no help. b) tick all the things you’d like to learn how to do

Don’t worry if you don’t understand some/any of it – that’s what we’re here to help you learn!! Just leave them unticked. Can already do Would like to learn how to/more Turn on a computer � � Use a mouse accurately � � Find your way round a keyboard � � (not touch type) Understand the Windows Desktop � � Start a programme like Word � � Create a simple document (like a letter) � � Save your work (e.g. to a disk) � � Find your saved work again � � Print a document � � Format a document (e.g. change the type face) � � Edit/correct mistakes � � Insert a piece of clipart in to your work � � Insert an image into your work � � Create and Use a Table in Word � � Use a Scanner � � Take a picture with a Digital Camera � � Create more complex documents containing � � a number of blocks of text and images Please list other things you would like to learn on this course, if there is time:


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Sports and Leisure


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MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE This information is confidential. It is necessary to help plan the class appropriately.

Name …………………………………………… Course………………………………… Tick any of the following that apply to you

Condition Please tick/give details. Arthritis

Asthma

Back problems

Breathing difficulties

Diabetes

Epilepsy

Eye problems

Hearing difficulties

Heart problems

High/low blood pressure

Hiatus Hernia

Pain or limited movement in any joints

Prone to headaches, fainting or dizziness

Varicose veins

Osteoporosis

Other medical conditions e.g. Pregnant, recent surgery.

If you are taking any regular medication please give details. I understand that I am responsible for monitoring my own responses during exercise and will inform the tutor of any new or unusual symptoms. I will also inform the tutor of any changes in medication. Signed………………………………………………………….. Date…………………………….

This form will be destroyed when the course has been completed


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Pre-Yoga Questionnaire – Medical

This information is confidential. It is necessary so you are not asked to practise inappropriately.

Name…………………………………………………………………………………… Tick any of the following that apply to you

Condition Tick Arthritis Asthma Back problems Breathing difficulties Diabetes Epilepsy Eye problems Heart problems Hiatus Hernia High blood pressure Pain or limited movement in any joint Prone to headaches, fainting or dizziness Varicose veins Other medical condition Are you taking any medication? Are you recovering from a recent operation? Are you pregnant? Are you a newcomer to Yoga? If you have previous experience of Hatha Yoga, for how many years have you been practising? Which type of Hatha Yoga are you most familiar e.g. Iyengar, Dru, Sivananda, Vini, BWY? In order to help me plan lessons with a balanced content please tick which aspects of Yoga interest you. Tick as many as you like. Interest Yoga way of life & philosophy Breathing techniques Postures Diet Physical relaxation Meditation Please tick reasons for coming to a Yoga class, or add any other you may have:

Curiosity Spiritual Development Emotional stress Relaxation Improve figure or physique Physical fitness Interest in whole subject Nervous tension


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YOGA

Name ………………………………….. Class ………………………………….. 1. Do you have any problems with your joints? Which ones?…………………………………………………………………………… 2. Do you have any problems with your muscles? Which ones?…………………………………………………………………………… 3. Tick anything below which may apply to you

Breathing difficulties Eye problems Hearing problems Sleeplessness Hearing difficulties Operation in last 6 months High or low blood pressure Hernia Varicose Veins Over active Under active

Anything else?……………………………………………………………………………………… 4. Tick below any aspects of yoga which interest you.

Postures Philosophy Relaxation Stretching Concentration Meditation Breathing Anything else?………………………………………………………………………………… 5. How long have you been involved in Yoga? 6. Any other details?

All the above information is confidential to me so that you are not asked to practise in an inappropriate way


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General – Sports, Health & Fitness

To help me cater for everyone in the class, please complete the following: Name………………………………………………………………………….. Have you ever taken a course like this before? If yes please give details below How would you rate your knowledge/understanding of this subject?

Low High 1 2 3 4 5

What attracted you to this course? What do you hope to achieve on completion of this course? Why are you taking this course? To learn more skills to use at home Personal achievement and interest To help your career What other kind of Exercise classes would you attend if available? Have you anything else you want to tell me to help me prepare classes?

Thank you for completing this questionnaire.


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A General form for Exercise/Health/Fitness

Welcome To help me cater for everyone in my class I would be really grateful if you could fill out the following and give it back to me. Name________________________________________________ Why have you chosen this class? (Please tick as many as you like) Location Interest / subject Social Time Recommendation Health and well being Other: What do you hope to learn / gain? Please list your hobbies and interests Have you attended a similar course before? We all prefer to learn in different ways. Please tick as many as you agree with.

Tick Discussions Take part in exercise Watch a video Hand outs Take notes Watch a demonstration Practice at home

Have you a particular area of interest? Anything else you would like to tell me?


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LLDD


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Initial Assessment for LLDD learners Tutor/learner interview Student Name: Tutor: Course: Start date End date (Please state how initial assess. was made i.e. face to face, observation etc)

Initial assessment 0= poor 1= slight 2= fair 3= good 4= excellent

Eye contact

Encounter Experience

Facial Expression

Speech Listening with Interest

Decision Making

Participation

Question & Answer

Responds to Simple instruction

Responds to Complex instruction

Responds to written Signs, symbols

Writing their name

Writing sentences


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Arts and Crafts


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DRESSMAKING (Initial Assessment)

I would be grateful if you could complete the following questionnaire to enable me to plan your lessons appropriately. Name…………………………………………. Date…………………………….. Is there a specific reason why you have enrolled on this dressmaking course? a) To learn how to sew b) To improve my sewing c) To save money on buying clothes d) Unable to buy clothes that fit properly e) Sew for a specific project (e.g. wedding) f) Progression towards a qualification course g) Career enhancement (teacher, dressmaker) h) Would like to design my own clothes Do you have any dressmaking qualifications?

Yes No If yes, please specify………………………………………………………………… Have you gained your sewing experience through any of the following? a) Self taught through books, video etc b) School c) Previous dressmaking courses Do you consider yourself to be: a) Beginner b) Intermediate c) Advanced Have you a particular garment in mind you want to make? Yes No Would you like to start the sewing course by:

a) Learning through making samples of different techniques (e.g. inserting zips, attaching waistbands etc) or

b) Learning through making your own garment (I’ll give you advice on this)

Is there anything else you could let me know that would be helpful to your learning? If so, please tell me, or write in space below. …………………………………………………………………………………………

Thank you for your time in completing this form


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Start of course Questionnaire (Cookery)

To help me cater for everyone in the class, please complete the following : Name………………………………………………………………………….. Have you ever taken a Cookery course before? If yes please give details below List some of your favourite dishes associated to this course Is there any particular kind of dish you would like to make on this course? Why are you taking this course? To learn more skills to use at home Personal achievement and interest To help your career What other kind of cookery classes would you attend if available? Have you anything else you want to tell me to help me prepare classes? Thank you for completing this questionnaire.


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Initial Assessment for Art Classes Name: _____________________________________ To help us provide you with a good quality learning experience please complete this form 1. Why are you joining this course?

2. Have you attended any previous art courses? Yes No

3. My drawing level is at:

Beginner Intermediate Some Experience

4. My painting level is at:

Beginner Intermediate Some Experience 5. I understand the following terms:

(please as appropriate) materials (e.g. paint, paper, brushes etc) colour (e.g. mixing colour, complementaries) planning and developing my work dry media techniques (including using pastels)

drawing with tone structure perspective composition drawing with line textures abstract art structure oil/acrylic techniques watercolour techniques proportion

6. Is there anything in particular you would like to cover on the course? Please give details below: 7. How much time do you spend painting/drawing during the week? 8. I like to paint from:

My own sketches Photographs observation/real life memory other ____________________________

9. What do you hope to achieve by the end of the course?


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Examples of Initial Assessment and Learner Achievement

Family Learning

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Name:

Activity:

What do I want to get out of this activity? What learning have I done?

I enjoyed/learned:

What do I want to do next?

What did you get from this activity?

SIGNATURE: DATE:


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Learning Outcomes


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LEARNING OUTCOMES IN NON-ACCREDITED LEARNING A GUIDE FOR TEACHING STAFF Learning Outcomes: • Are integral to the teaching and learning process • Are used to motivate and allow for reflection on the learning process • Are negotiated with the learners • Have to be well written and meaningful for students • Have to be verified with evidence to support the outcomes • Have to ensure that we don’t just measure the easy outcomes! • Will help to improve the quality of the learning experience in Adult and

Community Learning Writing learning outcomes • It is important that learning outcomes are simple, clear and unambiguous • They should not be over specific • Relate to only one piece of knowledge or skill at a time • It is useful to begin Learning Outcomes with the phrases “The learner will be

able to…………..” and follow with verbs such as recognise, understand, demonstrate, present, identify, contribute, use, make or produce


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Learning Outcomes When we use the term outcomes we refer to goals that the teacher and learner set for the course. The acronym SMART is widely used to describe outcomes and targets and is defined as: Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time related

SMART OUTCOMES

Not SMART

SMART

The learner:

Specific I will work on word endings and grammar (Not specific, which word endings?)

will be able to add full/till/all correctly to a list of given words

Measurable To improve my punctuation (Not measurable, what does improve mean?)

will be able to insert ownership apostrophes into a given text

Achievable Practise my address (It is important to set outcomes that a learner can achieve in the period available)

will be able to recognise address and postcode

Realistic To feel more confident about my reading (Will this happen in the time available?)

will have read two books from the resources shelf and be able to discuss these with the tutor

Time bound

To pass the driving theory test will have the confidence to take the driving theory test by July


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Examples of Learning Outcomes

Modern Foreign Languages


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Examples of Learning Outcomes for Modern Foreign Languages LEARNING OUTCOMES IN MFL YEAR 1 (BEGINNERS) Course length 30 weeks x 2 hours At the end of the course, the learners should be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Greet people appropriately 2. Exchange personal details about self and others (job, nationality, where they live,

nationality, family) 3. Use a limited range of basic formalities and courtesies (Thanks, apologies, enjoy your

meal etc.) 4. Express difficulties with language (repeat, slow down, I don’t understand etc.) 5. Request, understand and follow basic directions 6. Obtain basic tourist information about a particular area 7. Order drinks/snacks in a café 8. Order a meal in a restaurant 9. Make simple purchases for food (quantities, price etc.) 10. Use a bank/post office to obtain money, buy stamps etc. 11. Secure accommodation in a hotel 12. Travel by public transport

Learners should also be able to use and understand numbers, prices, the time, dates and the alphabet.

LEARNING OUTCOMES IN MFL YEAR 2 (CONTINUATION) Course length 30 weeks x 2 hours At the end of the course, the learners should be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Exchange information about interests and hobbies 2. Talk about their likes and dislikes 3. Describe their family 4. Describe their home and surrounding area 5. Talk about their daily routine 6. Purchase clothes and presents 7. Make a medical appointment and state basic symptoms of illness 8. Request simple treatment from a chemist 9. Travel by car including asking for help in case of breakdown 10. Make a simple telephone call 11. Discuss holidays – say where they have been and where they are going

The course should include revision of year 1 topics.


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LEARNING OUTCOMES IN MFL INTERMEDIATE Course length 30 weeks x 2 hours At the end of the course the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes

1. Give detailed descriptions of themselves and others 2. Exchange information about their home and locality 3. Exchange information on personal interests, talk about leisure facilities in the area 4. Make arrangements for an outing 5. Give and accept invitations 6. Deal with queries, make a complaint 7. Plan a holiday, discuss future holiday plans, exchange information on a past visit to

another country/region 8. Talk about the weather, understand weather forecasts 9. Deal with medical emergencies 10. Deal with telephone calls, write letters, postcards and

e-mails 11. Have a knowledge and understanding of the customs and culture of the

county/countries where the target language is spoken


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LEARNING OUTCOMES IN MFL ADVANCED Course length 30 weeks x 2 hours At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Listen effectively for specific details/general information, ideas and opinions

from a range of sources 2. Ask for and provide information on a range of topics. Seek and respond to

ideas and opinions on a range of topics. Take part in varied discussions.

3. Read texts in the target language to extract specific details and to identify general information, ideas and opinions from different types of source material (eg. play, poem, short story, extract from a novel)

4. Write effectively in the target language for a range of purposes (eg. factual writing, informal and formal correspondence)

A range of the following topics can be used according to learners’ interests: Cultural Studies (art, architecture, music, film, theatre, sport, religion, food and drink) Customs and Traditions Creative Writing Read and respond to Poetry or Songs Historical Studies Environmental Studies Current Affairs Social Studies (unemployment, immigration, substance abuse, housing, racism) General Studies (media, transport, education, tourism, geography, regions, health) Political Studies (electoral system, political parties, parliament) Literature (study of a novel, author, play) Fashion and Design Economic Issues (wealth and poverty contrast, poverty in the third world) Technology Europe (the EU and the European Parliament) Courses at this level should be conducted as far as possible in the target language and preferably by a native speaker.


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ICT


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Examples of Learning Outcomes for ICT Learning Outcomes Guide for IT Courses

Subject: Computer Familiarisation At the end of the course, the learners will be able to: 1 Switch on the computer Subject: Word Processing 1 Distinguish between Windows 95,98, ME, XP 2 Use a PC mouse 3 Produce a word-processed document 4 Identify the basics of File Management 5 Save work onto an external device such as a floppy disk or USB Pen 6 Create a table/use tabulation 7 Cut, copy and paste text 8 Recognise a CD Rom 9 Access information on a CD Rom Subject: Mail Merge 1 Perform a Mailmerge 2 Create and print labels from a mail merge data file 3 Add, delete, amend and sort records in a data file 4 Merge a main record with selected records Subject: Desk Top Publishing 1 Describe basic function of Clip Art 2 Add graphics to text documents 3 Describe what a scanner does 4 Change font size 5 Crop an image Subject: Spreadsheets 1 Describe what a spreadsheet is 2 Add data to a spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 3 Add a formula to a spreadsheet 4 Create a chart using Excel and chart wizard


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Subject: Databases 1 Describe basic function of a database 2 Create a database using Microsoft Access 3 Sort, amend and print records 4 Perform a simply query Subject: Internet 1 Describe basic function of the Internet 2 Send information by email 3 To send an email attachment 4 Know how to navigate the web 5 Know how to send and open a compressed file Subject: Web Page Design 1 Distinguish between graphic formats .jpg and .gif 2 Link pages within a website 3 Describe the difference between a framed and non-framed site 4 List the main aspects of HTML language Subject: Digital Photography 1 Know how to download an image from a camera 2 Have an understanding of camera memory and resolution 3 Understand the different uses of flash and camera speed 4 Know how to alter the size and shape of an image 5 Know how to add a text caption to a photograph Subject: Book Keeping 1 Create a balance sheet 2 Post details to ledgers


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Sports and Leisure


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Examples of Learning Outcomes for Sports and Leisure Learning Outcomes Badminton for Beginners At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the rules of Badminton

• The court, • How to score • Equipment needed

2. Learn the short serve technique. 3. Learn the High serve technique. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the game of singles. 5. Demonstrate an understanding of the game of Doubles.

Learning Outcomes Aerobics Exercise to Music At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the importance of Aerobic exercise and learn how to work at own

individual ability 2. Understand the importance of warming up and cooling down safely and correctly.

Stretching all muscles correctly 3. Maintain fitness level or progress in stamina and fitness 4. Improve flexibility and increase range of movement in the joints 5. Recognise exercise progression 6. Improve weight loss and muscle toning

Learning Outcome Basic First Aid For Beginners At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate how to take control and manage an incident. 2. Carry out Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 3. Treat a casualty suffering from bleeding or burns 4. Deal with fractures and soft tissue injuries 5. Deal with an unconscious casualty 6. Demonstrate diagnosis of a casualty


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Learning Outcome Basic Food Hygiene At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Recognise the need for Health and Safety procedures. 2.Know the basic rules for personal hygiene relating to food handling. 3. Recognise cleaning and disinfect ion procedures. 4. Recognise safe food storage practices. 5. Recognise high-risk foods. 6. Recognise suitable equipment for handling and preparing food.

Learning Outcome Circuit Training At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the safety requirements necessary in a circuit-training environment

and learn to work at individual ability. 2.Understand the importance of warming up and cooling down safely and correctly.

Stretching all muscles correctly 3. Understand how to perform circuit exercises correctly and safely. 4. Maintain fitness level or progress in stamina and fitness. 5. Improve flexibility and increase range of movement in the joints. 6. Recognise exercise and circuit progression.

Learning Outcomes Yoga At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the importance of Health and safety in yoga 2. Recognise the correct clothing to be worn when participating in yoga exercises. 3. Show an appreciation of breathing techniques. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of relaxation techniques. 5. Understand the basic philosophy of yoga.


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Learning Outcome Self Help Reflexology At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding of what reflexology involves 2. Demonstrate an awareness of the history of reflexology 3. Demonstrate a knowledge of the zones of the body 4. Demonstrate an understanding on how reflexology works 5. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the nervous system 6. Demonstrate an understanding of the health and safety factors in relation to

reflexology Learning Outcome Tai Chi Chuan At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Understand the importance of Aerobic exercise and learn how to work at own

individual ability 2. Demonsrate an awareness of some of the movement qualities and dynamics used. 3. Perform Qi Gong exercises 4. Develop and maintain a Tai Chi and Qi Gong practice schedule. 5. Identify how Tai Chi has evolved

End of course review of progress and achievement evidence includes: Learners file with handouts, tutor records, photographs of displays or personal achievements and tutor and student feedback. What to do after course – Chi Kung, Continuers’ Tai Chi, and Tai Chi and Chinese Exercise courses tutor will advise to suit individual needs.


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LLDD


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Examples of Learning Outcomes for LLDD Learning Outcomes Guide for LLDD Subject: Craft Generic Template At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic craft skills & techniques 2. Choose the appropriate resources & materials for the chosen craft activity 3. Produce an appropriate artefact Subject: Relaxation At the end of the course, the learners will be able to: 1. Recognise basic exercises suitable for those with impaired mobility 2. Recognise correct posture and procedure when practising relaxation 3. Recognise the benefits of guided visualisation as an aid to relaxation 4. Demonstrate an awareness of health and safety in exercise Subject: An introduction to the language needed to use a computer At the end of the course, the learners will be able to: 1. Recognise the language used for the main components of the computer 2. Recognise the language used for a limited range of commonly used keys on

the keyboard 3. Understand the use of the computer and keyboard for simple word processing

tasks 4. Appreciate basic Health & Safety procedures Subject: Basic Cookery 1 At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Understand how to prepare a limited range of fruit and vegetables. 2. Understand how to weigh or measure a range of basic foods. 3. Understand how to carry out the 'Rubbing in' method of cake making and its simple applications 4. Understand how to shape and handle mixtures. 5. Understand the use of baking tins or trays. 6. Understand the issues of health and safety when working in the kitchen.


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Subject: Basic Cookery 2 At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Understand the principles of basic nutrition and healthy eating 2. Recognise the need to plan nutritionally balanced meals 3. Understand the importance of working in a group Subject: Developing Creative Ideas At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Maintain a positive working attitude 2. Follow sequence of a given process to produce own design

3. Recognise development in own skills, knowledge and understanding in 'Hands On' Subject: Introduction to Local History At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic awareness of local history 2. Demonstrate a basic awareness of local history sources 3. Use local history resources 4. Recognise changes in local community

Subject: Introduction to Drama Performance At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic warm up exercises 2. Participate in simple improvisation exercises 3. Demonstrate the creation of a character 4. Demonstrate the ability to interpret a short piece of script 5. Provide feedback on personal performance

Subject: Fitness At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Recognise the importance of Health and Safety 2. Recognise the correct clothing to be worn when participating in fitness 3. Demonstrate pulse raising activities 4. Demonstrate cool down activities


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Subject: Interpersonal Skills and Relationships At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Recognise characteristics of own personality 2. Understand how friendships occur 3. Recognise how we communicate feelings/ideas 4. Contribute to a group discussion 5. Recognise roles and responsibilities

Subject: Independent Living Skills: Health & Safety At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate personal hygiene 2. Recognise basic hygiene in the home 3. Recognise need for safety in the home 4. Demonstrate an awareness of basic first aid

Subject: Yoga At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an awareness of safety rules in Yoga 2. Understand the basic philosophy of Yoga 3. Understand benefits of relaxation 4. Demonstrate an awareness of Yoga asana


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Arts and Crafts


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Examples of Learning Outcomes Guide for Arts and Crafts Learning Outcome Dressmaking At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Use a simple pattern 2. Recognise basic hand sewing techniques 3. Use a sewing machine 4. Recognise the importance of finishing 5. Complete a simple garment using basic techniques 6. Select and use correct tools 7. Follow safe practice relating to materials and tools Learning Outcome Introduction to Watercolours At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Recognise basic watercolour materials and equipment 2. Recognise basic watercolour techniques 3. Recognise the use of basic formal elements 4. Prepare studies for a watercolour 5. Produce a watercolour painting 6. Recognise safe working practices relating to techniques and equipment Learning Outcome Pottery At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate the application of a number of pottery making skills and techniques 2. Express individual development of originality and creativity 3. Show an awareness of the aesthetic nature and value of the subject area 4. Use a wide range of sources to inform the development of their work 5. Demonstrate an ability to develop an idea beyond its initial stages to a final result through research and practice 6. Understand and apply the principles of Health and Safety appropriate to the materials and equipment used


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Family Learning


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Examples of Learning Outcomes Guide for Wider Family Learning Subject: Generic Outcomes

At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Recognise the importance of parental involvement 2. Recognise positive parenting strategies 3. Participate in family learning activities 4. Identify support mechanisms

Subject: Art and Craft At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic craft skills and techniques 2. Choose the appropriate resources and materials for the chosen activity 3. Produce an appropriate artefact

Subject: Healthy Living with Your Child At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Participate in practical activities 2. Recognise the benefits of healthy diet and exercise 3. Appreciate the actions that can be taken to improve health

Subject: Story Sacks At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Be able to choose an appropriate book for their child 2. Be able to animate the main characters in a book 3. Demonstrate realistic expectations for a child

Subject: Keeping up with the Children At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Develop an understanding of how children are taught 2. Be able to help children with homework 3. Understand the importance of positive parental involvement

Subject: IT At the end of the course, the learners will be able to:

1. Demonstrate basic IT skills 2. Produce an appropriate family learning artefact 3. Gain understanding of how IT can be used to support family learning

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