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MODULE
4 - EVALUATION
IMPROVING TEACHING AND LEARNING
Unit
4.1: Evaluating and improving learning programmes
The
teacher/trainer gathers, analyses and makes use of feedback from
a variety of sources on a continuous basis in order to evaluate
learning programmes and make any necessary improvements to design,
practice, learning methods, curriculum content or resource provision.
Evaluation occurs before, during and after teaching and informs
future teaching.
| 4.1.1
Evaluate learning |
| Plan
and carry out evaluation using a variety of sources, suitable
criteria, methods and procedures |
| 4.1.2
Use evaluation to plan improvements |
| Identify
realistic and feasible improvements to aspects of the learning
programme based upon the results of evaluation |
| 4.1.3
Make improvements and plan further evaluation |
| Put
planned improvements into practice effectively and plan for
evaluation of the results of the improvements |
Unit
4.2: Evaluating and improving own professional
practice
The
teacher/trainer reflects on the impact of his or her own skills
and current level of practice on learners, identifying development
needs and setting clear goals for his or her own development. These
goals form the focus for a professional development plan, which
should be followed by an outline of the way these goals can be realised
and evaluated.
| 4.2.1
Evaluate own practice |
| Base
evaluation on relevant information from a variety of sources |
| 4.2.2
Identify goals for improvement |
| Identify
and record personal goals for improving professional skills
and practice |
| 4.2.3
Complete a professional development plan |
| Draw
up a development plan to identify and prioritise own development
needs to realise skills and goals |
| 4.2.4
Specify actions and evaluate outcomes |
| Outline
the ways in which the main points of the plan can be put into
action and then evaluated |
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