Diploma Unit 3 (DET)

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Self-assessment grid (in Word) (50p)
(Ref SAGU3D)

2 page template listing the five learning outcomes and 12 assessment criteria which make up the unit Theories, principles and models in education and training. The document is in Word to enable learners to add their statements to meet the assessment criteria.

A completed example is available below: Ref PGU3D

Completed example of the self-assessment grid (£4.50)
(Ref PGU3D) 

5 pages listing guidance and evidence which could be produced to meet the learning outcomes and assessment criteria of the unit Theories, principles and models in education and training.

Each aspect is cross referenced to relevant criteria in the other mandatory units to enable holistic assessment.

A blank version in Word is available above: Ref SAGU3D

Information leaflet - Theories, principles and models of learning (£1.50)
(Ref D931D)

8 pages covering: • How does learning occur? • Learning preferences • Fleming’s VARK • Honey & Mumford’s learning styles • Pedagogy and andragogy: Knowles • Retention of learning: Pike • Domains of learning: Bloom • Conditions of learning: Gagne • Sensory theory: Laird • Experiential theory: Kolb • Humanistic: Rogers • Behaviourism: Skinner • Cognitivism: Piaget • Constructivism: Vygotsky • Pragmatism: Dewey • Reading list  • Website list 

Information leaflet - Theories, principles and models of communication (£1.50)
(Ref D932D)

7 pages covering:  • What is communication? • Ways to communicate with learners and others • Speaking, listening, reading, writing • Verbal communication • Non-verbal communication • Written communication • Barriers to communication • Meeting individual learner needs • Berne’s Transactional Analysis theory • Interpersonal and intrapersonal skills • Emotional intelligence • Reading list • Website list

Information leaflet - Theories, principles and models of assessment (£1.50) 

(Ref D933D)

8 pages covering: • Why should assessment take place? • The assessment cycle • Theories of assessment • Concepts of assessment • Principles of assessment • VARCS • SMART • Roles of an assessor • Types of assessment • Reading list • Website list

Information leaflet - Theories, principles and models of curriculum development (£1.50)
(Ref D934D)

6 pages covering: • The curriculum • Stakeholders • Programme models • What influences your course? • The hidden curriculum • Process and product models • Spiral model • Linear model • Reading list • Website list 

Information leaflet - Theories, principles and models of reflection and evaluation (£1.50)
(Ref D935D)                                               
7 pages covering: • Reflective practice • Evaluation • Self-evaluation • Reviewing own practice • Kolb • Schön • Griffiths and Tann • Brookfield • Reading list • Website list

Handout - Examples of VARK learning preferences (50p)

(Ref H9037)
1 page table of examples of activities which can meet the visual, aural, read/write and kinaesthetic (VARK) learning preferences.

Handout - Table of objectives (£1.00)
(Ref U9053A)
1 page of information detailing over 200 different objectives at nine different levels of learning, to aid the session planning process.

Handout – Table of Assessment Types (£1.50)
(Ref A9050)
3 pages of information listing over 50 different assessment types with details of each.

Handout – Table of Example Assessment Requirements (50p)
(Ref A9053)
1 page of information detailing internal and external assessment requirements i.e. of the learner, the assessor, the organisation and the awarding organisation.

Teaching, learning and assessment checklist (£1.50)
(Ref HC012)
A comprehensive 4 page checklist containing over 100 questions based on the five aspects of the teaching, learning and assessment cycle. It should help all teachers ensure they are performing their role effectively when delivering sessions and assessing learners.

Template – Reflective Learning Journal (in Word) (50p)
(Ref AT005)
1 page template which can be used as a reflective learning journal. Helps focus thought by explaining, describing, analysing and revising actions. See below for a completed example: Ref I9015A

Completed Example of a Reflective Learning Journal (£1.50)
(Ref I9015A)
2 page completed example of a reflective learning journal. This is from the perspective of a teacher delivering their first session to a new group of learners. The detailed reflection takes into account theories such as Schon and Brookfield. See above for a blank template in Word: Ref AT005

A full set of assessment record templates (in Word) (£3.00)
(AT001) 
5 templates in Word (with instructions) for you to amend to suit your own requirements: initial & diagnostic assessment, action plan, assessment plan, feedback and action record, assessment tracking sheet. A completed set is below: Ref A9059

Completed example of a full set of assessment records (£4.00)
(A9059) 
5 completed examples of: initial & diagnostic assessment, action plan, assessment plan, performance and knowledge report, assessment tracking sheet. A blank set in Word is available above: Ref AT001

PowerPoint - Theories, principles and models of learning (£10.00)
(Ref D301D)

34 slides with detailed presenter notes covering:

 • How does learning occur? • Learning preferences • Fleming’s VARK • Honey & Mumford’s learning styles • Pedagogy and andragogy: Knowles • Retention of learning: Pike • Domains of learning: Bloom • Conditions of learning: Gagne • Sensory theory: Laird • Experiential theory: Kolb • Humanistic: Rogers • Behaviourism: Skinner • Cognitivism: Piaget • Constructivism: Vygotsky • Pragmatism: Dewey • Summary quiz • Reading list  • Website list

PowerPoint - Theories, principles and models of communication (£10.00)
(Ref D302D)

32 slides with detailed presenter notes covering: 

PowerPoint - Theories, principles and models of assessment (£10.00)
(Ref D303D)

27 slides with detailed presenter notes covering: 

• Why should assessment take place? • The assessment cycle • Theories of assessment • Concepts of assessment • Principles of assessment • VARCS • SMART • Roles of an assessor • Types of assessment • Summary quiz • Reading list • Website list

PowerPoint - Theories, principles and models of curriculum development (£10.00)
(Ref D304D)

30 slides with detailed presenter notes covering:

• The curriculum • Stakeholders • Programme models • What influences your course? • The hidden curriculum • Process and product models • Spiral model • Linear model • Summary quiz • Reading list • Website list

PowerPoint - Theories, principles and models of reflection and evaluation (£10.00)
(Ref D305D) 

29 slides with detailed presenter notes covering: 

• Reflective practice • Evaluation • Self-evaluation • Reviewing own practice • Kolb • Schön • Griffiths and Tann • Brookfield • Summary quiz • Reading list • Website list