Chattermatters

LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT CRITERIA (Understanding, skills, knowledge to be learned) (Standards of achievement against which outcomes will be measured) The learner will be able to: The learner has achieved this because (s)he can: 1. Understand the importance of good communication skills 1.1 Explain what is meant by active listening
1.2 Identify at least three blocks to active listening
1.3 Participate effectively in a listening exercise
1.4 Demonstrate how to give effective feedback
2. Use writing to communicate clearly and effectively 2.1 Follow a logical development of ideas
2.2 Use varied vocabulary appropriately
2.3 Use a variety of sentence structures
2.4 Write coherently and fluently, e.g.avoid undue repetition
2.5 Use strategies to convey the message effectively, e.g. detailed
description, analytical observations, comparisons
2.6 Convey feelings, ideas and experiences in pieces of writing, using appropriate formats and grammar
2.7 Use images effectively to support writing
2.8 Use tools appropriate to presentation (e.g. word processor, e-mail)
3. Understand the importance of publicity for a community group
3.1 Describe at least 2 key benefits of publicity for a community group
3.2 Describe two ways in which the issues and events of a group can be publicised
4. Demonstrate an understanding of
the policies and procedures within
which he/she will work
4.1 Explain how the following policies and procedures are relevant to their
work:-
a) Health and Safety,
b) Child Protection,
c) Equal Opportunities,
d) Confidentiality
4.2 Describe a situation for each policy which would give cause for
concern
4.3 Identify the sources of help when a policy issue arises
5. Appreciate the need for good
organisation and planning of an activity
5.1 Plan an appropriate activity within the placement situation
5.2 Demonstrate good organisation in the carrying out activity
6. Understand the importance and
methods of keeping records
6.1 Explain reasons for keeping records
6.2 Describe the methods of keeping 2 records
6.3 Produce records for activities carried out in the placement
7. Recognise how to organise own
time
7.1 Discuss priorities in person time management 8. Recognise the benefits of action
planning
8.1 Develop an action plan in relation to an agreed project 9. Understand health and safety
procedures in schools
9.1 Describe at least five health & safety issues in the school environment
9.2 Discuss at least three ways of working safely within the school
environment
10. Demonstrate an understanding of
the aims of community work
10.1 Describe with support, what community work seeks to achieve