PQF Induction: Small group delivery
or 1-1 session
Topics
• The purpose of the Quality Pre-accredited Framework
• Planning guide - focusing on course plan
• Teaching guide- focusing on learner plan
• Moderation • Implementation
What is the purpose of pre-accredited education ?
• To provide opportunities that engage and initiate vocational pathways for the most educationally disadvantaged learners.
• To address the particular needs of adults who have experienced barriers to education and find it difficult to undertake accredited courses as their first step into vocational training.
What is the purpose of pre-accredited education ?
The ACFE Board purchases pre-accredited courses whose content can be classified as follows: Adult Literacy and Numeracy - including ESL Employment Skills - basic skills to support work or further learning Vocational Programs - assists people with skills acquisition, return to work or to change jobs. Digital Literacy - understand and utilise a range of digital technologies.
What is the purpose of the Pre-accredited Quality Framework?
The purpose of the Pre-accredited Quality Framework is to ensure: • Pre-accredited courses are of a high and comparable quality
regardless of where they are delivered.• Learn Local organisations and teachers implement quality
continuous improvement processes.• The A-frame is implemented consistently.• The ACFE Board purchases quality pre-accredited courses that
have been developed in response to the needs of learners, employers and the community.
What does this kit contain? Section 1 OverviewBackground to the Pre-accredited Quality Framework Section 2 A-frameBackground and documentation for the use of the key pre-accredited course planning tool: the A-frame Section 3 Planning GuideOverview of planning and delivery processes for managers and coordinators Section 4 Teaching GuideIdeas and strategies for teachers delivering A-frame courses
Section 5 Moderation Guide
A guide to the processes and documentation for moderation and verification Section 6 Stakeholder Guide Information for Learn Local stakeholders Section 7 Induction Guide A model for introducing the Pre-accredited Quality Framework Section 8 Case StudiesExamples of pre-accredited courses Section 9 Glossary Key terms defined
Planning guide
Planning guide
Moderation
1.Program design
1.1 The program design is based on input/feedback from learners; Learn Local adult education organisation staff; and/or industry and community groups
1.2 The program offers recognition and pathways on completion and facilitates the investigation of future directions to employment and/or further studies
1.3 Reflective teaching and learning practices are in place to inform continuous improvement models.
2.Learner-centred approaches
2.1 The learning design addresses personal, community and employment needs
2.2The program builds on skills, behaviours and confidence to be used beyond the learning setting
2.3The teaching and learning activities focus on the development of employability skills
3.Quality teaching
3.1The teacher has the knowledge and skills to engage learners
3.2The teacher has the relevant content expertise
3.3 The teacher is engaged in on-going professional development to support quality pre-accredited delivery.
Planning guide
Let’s review the planning guide together
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Teaching guide
Teaching Guide
3. Quality teaching indicators
3.1 The teacher has the knowledge and skills to engage learners
3.2 The teacher has the relevant content expertise
3.3 The teacher is engaged in on-going professional development to support quality pre-accredited delivery.
Let’s review the teaching guide
OpeningLearning plan Adult learning principlesEmployability skills
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Teaching guide
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Moderation of pre-accredited delivery
What is moderation?
Why undertake moderation?
Moderation of Pre-accredited delivery
1. Teachers and/or program planners, presenting, analysing, discussing and documenting adjustments to the content and delivery of their pre accredited programs.
2. Unlike moderation of accredited courses, pre accredited moderation evaluates the program content and delivery not the design and use of assessment tools.
3. Moderation is a collaborative, peer appraisal process that promotes a shared understanding of what constitutes quality program design, delivery and outcomes for learners.
Benefits of moderation
Simple
Complements existing practice and
resources(A-frame)
Professional
development for practitioners
Links to validation process Continuous
improvement tool Caters for different
programs and learner groups
Embeds peer support Face to face or
online application
Can be incorporated into
induction and other planning activities
Let’s revisit employability skills
Communication Teamwork Problem
solving
Initiative and enterprise
Planning and organising
Self management
Learning Technology
Review
When can moderation take place? Internal External
When planning a new course
Mapping the WHAT to teach and HOW to deliver to employability skills based on the learner cohort
Peer input
Implementing new learner pathways
During mid course review
Feedback from learners
Feedback from teachers and other key staff
Post course evaluation
Feedback from learners
Feedback from teachers and other key staff
Feedback from other stakeholders
Let’s review the 4 Moderation tools – A,B,C,D
A: Moderation Checklist
B: The Moderation Tool
C: Moderation Summary
D: Verification Self Assessment & Declaration
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