ERASMUS - GOPPINGEN8-10 MARCH 2017

ASMA KHAN, HEATHER MCHALE, NOREEN AKHTAR, MARK OWEN

BRADFORD COLLEGE

LONG TERM EVALUATION QUESTIONNAIRE…

• DIAGNOSING STUDENTS NEEDS

OR

• USING METHODS IN CLASS

WHICH OF THE METHODS FOR DIAGNOSIS THAT WERE DISCUSSED IN BRADFORD MAY 2016 DID YOU USE IN CLASS?

INTERVIEW STAGE:

• Set of questions asked at interview to ascertain initially if learner is suited to a particular course

• Original qualifications will be checked and copies of qualifications retained. Upon this initial diagnosis learner will be advised as to the most appropriate course dependent upon the qualification.

Initial diagnosis…

• Once qualification check is complete, learners fill in an enrolment form and are asked to undertake an initial assessment to ascertain their level of maths and English. (BKSB test)

Methods used for diagnosing students 'needs..

eTrackr 1. Why Progress Coaches and eTrackr were

introduced2. Expectations for 2016-17 (FE)3. Support to achieve these expectations

Progress Coach and eTrackr

Why Progress Coaches and eTrackr were introduced…

Why Progress Coaches and eTrackr were introduced…

• Additional Learning Support notes in eTrackr will summarise the relevant aspects of ALS learning agreements (summary group profile report S027) . High needs students will have a termly review by a member of the learning Support team.

• Online BKSB information will be drawn in to eTrackr.• All students on graded courses will have an initial and aspirational

target grade set in eTrackr. • All main qualifications will be tracked in mark book, which is to be

kept up to date.

Why Progress Coaches and eTrackr were introduced…

• Academic staff will complete regular progress checks. These will enable students who are at risk of not achieving to be identified and supported. It will also enable early indication of predicted success rates and value added.

• All full time students will have group tutorials (The tutorial scheme of work and materials are shaped to suit the students)

• All full time students will have individual tutorials. There will be a minimum of 3 action plans per full time student.

• Disciplinary outcomes will be identifiable.

Why Progress Coaches and eTrackr were introduced…

Why Progress Coaches and eTrackr were introduced…

• Wider inspection process - Ofsted

• Gives a detailed understanding of where each student is in regards to their educational journey and from personal development behaviour and welfare point of view.

Short Video…

Blended Learning Project

• Class: AAT Level 3 – Spreadsheets.• Student Profile: Part time 19+ and apprentices.• Prior knowledge varied – assessed through skills check.• Approach: Students learnt at their own pace using video tutorial

content and individual/small group tutor support. • Milestones for success were set and progress monitored through

blog posts and assessments.• Outcome: Students could focus on the areas where skills

development was required.

The Student Voice – Jade’s Story

Benefits and Risks

Benefits• Students study at a time that

suits them – Martini Learning!• Tutor time can be devoted to

areas of highest need based on an ongoing analysis of progress.

Risks• Students may not accurately

judge 14their initial level of competence.

• Students may miss valuable content.

Group Work

• This is a similar method used to the “Think, Pair and Share”.• This method is a technique used so that learners are able to

engage and share ideas in a group with their peers. This technique is used across our Department for all learners from Level 1-3. (15-20 minutes required)

• The topic is Recruitment and Selection for Level 3 learners

Group Task

1. Learners are given a task from the following: (related to the topic recruitment and selection)

• Documents required for recruitment• Interview Questions and Preparations • Do’s and Don'ts at the Interview • Methods of recruitment

2. Exchange of IdeasDividing learners in to Groups of 3 and 4.• Learners are divided in to groups, allocated a task from above

related to recruitment and selection. They exchange ideas and prepare to create a PowerPoint Presentation.

3. Sharing stage.Learners share the ideas of the designated topic as a group to the full class (15-16 people)

Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (Year 1)

• 15 learners • Unit 13- Recruitment and selection • Group 1: Methods of Recruitment • Group 2 : Interview Questions and Preparation• Group 3: Recruitment Documents • Group 4: Dos and Don'ts of an interview

Recruitment Documents

1. Think about the different documents that a large organisation such as Tesco would use for recruitment.

2. Working in groups of 3 or 4. Think of 6 documents. Explain what each document is and what it consists of.

3. Now you will present your ideas to the entire class (15 people)

Examples

Recruitment Documents

Application Form

Job Advert

Covering Letter

CV

Person Specification

Job Description

Example of Presentation

Teaching method

• Similar to ‘Partner Puzzle’ introduced to us by Karlsruhe• Adapted to meet the needs of the learners and the nature of the

content• Class sizes typically 16-18 students• Split class into 4 groups• Each group has the same question sheet but a different document

pack• Each document pack consists of a range of text from books or the

Internet

Teaching method

• Each group primarily read the documents to extract the information required to answer some of the questions

• Once this is complete they are required to trade with the other groups to answer the outstanding questions

• Only one document can be traded at a time• Other groups cannot provide the answers nor can they advise

which documents are more useful than others• The winning team is those who complete all questions fully in the

given time frame

Teaching method - evaluation

• Benefits• Encompasses all learning styles – audio, visual and kinaesthetic• Comprehension – extracting relevant information• Teamwork skills - speaking, listening, sharing ideas, valuing the

opinions and thoughts of others, taking on board different views• Takes pressure away from individuals – uses the range of strengths

from each team member and supports others• Physical movement keeps them engaged• Healthy competition keeps them motivated• Can be adapted to many topics and levels of learners

Teaching method - evaluation

• Drawbacks• Time consuming to prepare the resource• Students sometimes cheat• Timings need to be appropriate• Team dynamics