Unit of competency details
CHCEDS047 - Assist in facilitation of student learning (Release 1)
Summary
Usage recommendation:
Current
Releases:
| 1 1 (this release) |
20/Jul/2021 |
Companion volumes:
Unit of competency
Assessment requirements
Training packages that include this unit
Qualifications that include this unit
Skill sets that include this unit
Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping
Classifications
Classification history
| ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier | 070199 | Teacher Education, N.e.c. | 15/Sep/2021 | |
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Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning supersedes and is not equivalent to CHCEDS021 Assist in facilitation of student learning.
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate and monitor student learning according to principles of practice used in a school.
The unit applies to education support workers who operate under the guidance and supervision of a teacher or other educational professional. They work mainly with students in classroom settings in primary or secondary schools, as defined by State/Territory legislation.
The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Competency Field
Education Support
Unit Sector
Children’s Education and Care
Elements and Performance Criteria
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ELEMENTS
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
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Elements describe the essential outcomes
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Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
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1. Establish an environment conducive to student learning.
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1.1. Confirm the teaching and learning approach and its principles of practice with teacher.
1.2. Identify and confirm requirements for the specified activity through interpretation of the learning program.
1.3. Meet specified needs of students in planning and preparation phase and confirm relevant principles of practice with teacher.
1.4. Select and modify required resources that support the learning approach prior to the activity.
1.5. Establish a positive, mutually respectful relationship with students using communication and interpersonal skills that match the student/group.
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2. Facilitate the learning process.
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2.1. Interact with students in ways that reflect and support principles of practice according to student learning styles.
2.2. Conduct learning activities according to provided programs and directions.
2.3. Identify and take opportunities to enhance learning activities within the scope of the principles of practice.
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3. Support and monitor student learning.
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3.1. Monitor, document and report student progress to supervising teacher to ensure learning outcomes are being achieved.
3.2. Adjust and modify delivery strategies to meet emerging needs and unanticipated situations.
3.3. Encourage students to reflect on personal learning achievements and learning experiences.
3.4. Manage student interactions to encourage effective participation and ensure positive relationships are maintained.
3.5. Use techniques to guide behaviour according to organisational policies and procedures.
3.6. Maintain, store and secure student records according to organisational procedures.
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Foundation Skills
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Foundation skills essential to performance in this unit, but not explicit in the performance criteria are listed below.
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SKILLS
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DESCRIPTION
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Reading skills to:
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- comprehend content of teacher planning documents.
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Writing skills to:
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- record information and observations according to organisational procedures.
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Oral communication skills to:
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- interact and engage with students to build rapport
- use listening and questioning skills to seek information and confirm understanding.
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Initiative and enterprise skills to:
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- use appropriate support strategies when opportunities arise.
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Technology skills to:
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- use computers and digital media to record, monitor and report on student progress according to organisational procedures.
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Unit Mapping Information
Release 1. CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning supersedes and is not equivalent to CHCEDS021 Assist in facilitation of student learning.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
Assessment requirements
Modification History
Release 1. CHCEDS047 Assist in facilitation of student learning supersedes and is not equivalent to CHCEDS021 Assist in facilitation of student learning.
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:
- establish a learning environment and facilitate the learning process for each of the following on two occasions:
- one for a small group
- one for an individual
- respond appropriately to guide student behaviour on at least two occasions
- report on the progress of two students
- perform the activities outlined in the performance criteria of this unit during a period of at least 100 hours in at least one school in Australia.
Knowledge Evidence
Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:
- the different responsibilities of teachers and education support workers for student learning outcomes
- education system’s policies and procedures
- organisational policies and procedures
- interpersonal skills that influence positive student and staff interactions
- reading, writing, language and numeracy competence required to perform effectively in an education support role
- contemporary learning approaches and practices:
- direct instruction
- use of games and activities
- use of technologies
- provision of opportunities for students to apply their learning on their own or in groups
- provision of opportunities for students to reflect on and reinforce their own learning
- principles of practice for the identified school environment:
- underpinning elements that reflect the theory of learning being used
- teaching and learning approaches of teachers
- student learning styles and how they influence learning outcomes:
- aural
- kinaesthetic
- visual
- learning process
- features and formats of curriculum documentation:
- how to interpret
- how they are used in the classroom
- organisation’s process and procedures for working with students and supporting behaviour
- legislation, its purpose and key requirements that impact individual workers facilitating learning relating to:
- anti-discrimination
- child protection
- confidentiality and privacy
- duty of care responsibilities applicable to non-teaching staff
- work health and safety.
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in the workplace:
- facilitation of the learning process must be directly observed by the assessor on at least one occasion
- remaining performance evidence may be collected through authenticated third-party reports
- observation and third-party reports must be supplemented by other forms of evidence.
Interactions with students must be supervised by a teacher or other educational professional.
Assessment must ensure access to:
- student information to inform planning
- curriculum information
- teaching and learning resources
- principles of practice
- organisational policies and procedures for education support activities
- students in a school
- colleagues for guidance and collaboration.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations requirements for assessors.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=5e0c25cc-3d9d-4b43-80d3-bd22cc4f1e53
