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Foster and support an effective learning environment

Foster and support an effective learning environment

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS502A
State Code
D2464
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
070303 - Education Studies
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
55
Description
DescriptorThis unit deals with the skills and knowledge required by education support workers to independently establish a learning environment for students
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish learning context and delivery arrangements
  • 1.1 Establish, analyse and organise the physical learning environment to meet organisation compliance and facilitate learning
  • 1.2 Identify and assess risks and constraints for learning delivery
  • 1.3 Access information from teachers, others, documentation or records on the individual learning needs of students
  • 1.4 Confirm responsibilities and role with relevant staff, to establish, deliver and review learning
  • 1.5 Plan to reflect inclusivity and diversity principles in the learning environment
2. Identify, interpret and document learning styles
  • 2.1 In conjunction with teacher, analyse and assess a broad range of learning theories and styles for relevance and application to the individual/group of students
  • 2.2 In conjunction with teacher, implement a range of learning strategies, analyse them for effectiveness and modify where necessary
  • 2.3 Provide planning documentation to relevant staff for approval ensuring the plan reflects a variety of learning styles
3. Manage the learning environment
  • 3.1 In conjunction with teacher, establish the learning environment to meet the agreed goals and to reflect inclusive processes and practices
  • 3.2 Facilitate learning to include diversity of student needs
  • 3.3 Use communication and interpersonal skills to establish learning environment and motivate students
  • 3.4 Identify barriers to learning and make adjustments where necessary to the learning environment
  • 3.5 Create learning experiences using learning theories, principles and inclusive practice
4. Assess situations requiring interventions
  • 4.1 Gather information from relevant sources and identify the immediate and long term consequences of the situation
  • 4.2 Identify major issue of concern, factors which are maintaining the situation and frequency of the problem occurring
  • 4.3 Observe and investigate interaction patterns
  • 4.4 Identify and make decisions about the impact of the problem on people involved and need for urgent action
  • 4.5 Assess the likely intent of the student central to the problem
5. In conjunction with teacher, develop, implement and review behaviour support strategies
  • 5.1 Under teacher supervision, develop clear goals to meet students needs and development stage and obtain required resources to implement strategies
  • 5.2 Where possible develop strategies with student and implement in the least obtrusive way, under teacher supervision
  • 5.3 Design strategies in consultation with other staff that create opportunities for students to interact with others
  • 5.4 Under teacher supervision, regularly review strategies which are achievable within available resources
  • 5.5 Complete incident report forms as required by organisation
6. Reflect on own professional practice
  • 6.1 Facilitate and plan learning to meet ethical principles of practice
  • 6.2 Monitor and review own practice as a learning facilitator with supervisor
  • 6.3 Analyse facilitation practice to identify professional development needs
  • 6.4 Incorporate continual improvement practices in planning and facilitation practices
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC906 CHCEDS502B Foster and support an effective learning environment Unit of competency
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