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Checklist for teaching, learning and assessment (£1.50) (Ref HC012)
4 pages containing over 100 questions based on the teaching, learning and assessment cycle. It should help all teachers ensure they are performing their role effectively.
Tips for teachers and trainers (£1.00) (Ref H9051)
Approximately 30 tips to help new and existing teachers and trainers perform their role effectively with learners.
Facilitating group learning (£1.50)
(Ref H9034)
3 pages of information about how you can facilitate learning with groups. Includes examples of limitations, how you can manage small group activities, and successfully conclude group activities.
Facilitating individual learning (£1.00) (Ref H9035)
2 pages of information about how you can build up a professional working relationship with a learner, and facilitate learning. Includes a task analysis template to help break down a topic for one-to-one learning purposes.
Table of teaching and learning approaches and activities (£2.00)
(Ref U9050)
5 pages of information detailing over 80 different approaches and activities with a description of each. Some examples of strengths, limitations and individual needs are included.
Table of assessment methods & approaches: strengths and limitations (£2.50) (Ref A9051)
15 pages of information detailing over 45 different assessment methods & activities, along with the strengths and limitations of each.
Table of Assessment types (£1.50)
(Ref A9050)
3 pages of information detailing over 50 different assessment types.
The teaching, learning and assessment cycle (£1.00) (Ref H9015)
2 pages of information explaining the five aspects of the teaching, learning and assessment cycle, with a diagram showing the stages.
Table of resources which can be used for teaching, learning and assessment (£1.00) (Ref H9012)
1 page table listing over 100 resources which can be used for teaching, learning and assessment purposes.
Functional Skills (£1.00) (Ref Z9001)
3 page handout explaining what Functional Skills, are and giving examples of how to embed them when teaching. Includes a list of useful references and websites.
Table of objectives (£1.00) (Ref U9053)
2 pages of information regarding objectives, plus a table containing examples of over 230 objectives at different levels of learning.
Starter and closing activities (£1.00)
(Ref H9031)
2 pages of information explaining what starter and closing activities are, along with examples of each.
Minimum core personal skills checklist (in Word) (£2.00) (Ref ATMC01) for learners registered prior to 01.09.22
3 pages containing all the personal skills which a teacher must demonstrate for literacy, language, numeracy and ICT.
Minimum
core checklist (£2.00) (Ref MCC)
for learners registered after 01.09.22
A comprehensive 28 page checklist covering the content of the five elements and seven categories in which a teacher (registered after 01.09.22) must demonstrate their skills.
It was produced by Joey Greenwood of Smart Training Solutions Ltd.Hints and tips for creating and using handouts and visual presentations (£1.50) (Ref H9018)
3 pages of information listing approximately 30 hints and tips for creating and using handouts and visual presentations for use with learners.
Extension activities (£1.00) (Ref H9036)
1 page of information explaining what extension activities are, along with examples which could be used with learners to stretch and challenge their learning.
A beginner’s guide to referencing (£2.50) (Ref M9063A)
5 pages of easy to follow guidance with examples of how a reference should appear within text and in a reference list, as well as suitable texts and websites for further information.
Glossary of terms (£1.00) (Ref H9004)
5 pages listing over 100 educational and training terms with their definitions, in an A-Z format.
Verbs used in The Award’s (AET) assessments with their meanings (£1.00) (Ref H9014A)
1 page table listing 34 different verbs for the AET with their meanings, for example: describe; devise; explain; identify etc.
Verbs used in the Certificate’s (CET) units with their meanings (£1.00)
(Ref H9014C)
1 page table listing the 15 different verbs for the mandatory units of the CET, for example: analyse, explain; review, use etc.
Educational abbreviations and acronyms (£1.00) (Ref H9005)
3 pages listing over 150 educational abbreviations and acronyms in an A-Z format.
Examples of CPD activities (50p)
(Ref H9026)
1 page of approximately 30 examples of CPD activities, along with 11 questions to ask yourself when planning what to do and why.
Teaching observation template (in Word) (£2.00) (Ref HC013A)
A 3 page template which can be used and/or adapted for the observation of teachers and trainers during sessions. It is ideal for anyone working towards a teaching qualification or gaining QTLS status.
Observation checklist for the Certificate in Education and Training (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref HC013)
6 page template with detailed aspects and comment boxes. Guidance notes are included. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Micro-teach Observation checklist for teachers/assessors of the Award (AET) (in Word) (£2.50) (Ref AT008A)
3 page template. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements and includes the relevant assessment criteria.
Observation checklist for the Diploma in Education and Training (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref HC013D)
8 page template in Word with detailed aspects and comment boxes. Guidance notes are included. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Observation and question checklist for assessment unit:
Assess occupational competence in the work environment (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref AC002)
4 page template with detailed information and questions for each of the assessment criteria. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Observation and question checklist for assessment unit: Assess vocational skills, knowledge and understanding (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref AC003)
4 page template with detailed information for observing and asking questions for each of the assessment criteria. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Observation and question checklist for IQA unit:
Internally assure the quality of assessment (in Word) (£4.00)
(Ref IC002)
5 page template with detailed information for observing and asking questions. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Observation and question checklist for IQA and EQA unit:
Plan, allocate and monitor work in own area of responsibility (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref IC003)
4 page template with detailed information for observing and asking questions. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
A full set of assessment records (in Word) (£3.00) (Ref AT001)
5 templates 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.
Completed examples of the assessment records in AT001 (£4.00) (Ref A9059)
Five completed assessment records as a guide.
Standardisation record (in Word) (50p) (Ref AT002)
2 page template which can be used to document the standardisation of assessment decisions.
Completed example of the standardisation record in AT002 (£1.50) (Ref A9062)
Completed standardisation record as a guide.
A full set of IQA plans and records (in Word) (£3.00) (Ref AT006)
7 templates with instructions. Includes: Observation Plan; Meeting and standardisation plan; Sample plan and tracking sheet; Training delivery checklist; Assessor observation checklist; Learner discussion checklist, Internal quality assurance sample report; and a sample agenda for a meeting.
Completed examples of the IQA plans and records in AT006 (£4.00)(Ref I9016)
Seven completed internal quality assurance records as a guide.
A set of EQA Records (in Word) (£3.50) (Ref AT020)
9 templates with instructions. Includes: Centre record & contact log; Visit and sample plan; IQA observation checklist; Observation checklist: Training delivery; Observation checklist: Assessment; Assessor interview checklist; IQA interview checklist; Learner interview checklist; Witness interview checklist.
Completed example of the EQA Records in AT020 (£4.00) (Ref E9008)
Nine completed external quality assurance records as a guide.
Observation
and question checklist for EQA unit: Externally assure the quality of
assessment (in Word) (£4.00) (Ref IC004)
6 page template in Word with detailed information for observing and asking
questions for each of the assessment criteria of the unit Externally assure the quality of assessment. An
overall feedback page is also included.
Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Preparing for an EQA visit (£1.50) (Ref I9018)
4 pages of information regarding an EQA visit, along with a checklist of what to prepare in advance of the visit.
Initial assessment form (in Word) (£2.00) (Ref AT018B)
2 page template with 10 initial assessment questions for potential applicants to complete. Can be used to gain information prior to learners commencing.
Scheme of work (in Word) (50p) (Ref AT014)
1 page template with relevant headings to help structure the content of a scheme of work. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Session plan (in Word) 50p (Ref AT007)
1 page template with relevant headings to help structure the content of a session plan. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Group profile (in Word) (£1.00)(Ref AT024)
1 page template to add details regarding individual learners. It includes columns for: name, age, gender/ethnicity; prior skills/knowledge; initial and diagnostic assessment results; learning/learner needs/support requirements; barriers/challenges; attendance & behaviour concerns; additional targets.
Programme/course evaluation (in Word) (£1.00) (Ref AT015)
1 page template with 13 questions for learners to answer, with responses of 1-4 for each. Can easily be adapted to suit your own programme or course evaluation requirements.
Individual learning plan (ILP) (in Word) (£1.00) (Ref AT023)
1 page template which can be completed with a learner's initial and diagnostic assessment results, and learning support requirements. There is space to set targets and goals, along with achievement dates, reviews and updates to the plan.
Workshop Plan (in Word) (£1.00)
(Ref AT025)
1 page of information and a workshop plan template. Can be used by teachers & trainers who have learners in the same group who are working towards different objectives or tasks throughout a session.
Tutorial review (in Word) (50p)
(Ref AT026)
1 page blank template of a tutorial review template. Can be used with learners when reviewing their progress/achievement and any concerns. Actions and target dates can be set.
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.
Icebreaker - Bingo (in Word) (50p) (Ref AT016)
1 page template containing 25 questions in a bingo grid which can be used as an icebreaker activity with learners. Can easily be adapted to suit your own requirements.
Icebreaker – Getting to know you (in Word) (50p) (Ref AT017)
1 page template containing seven short questions which can be asked in pairs, enabling learners to introduce each other to the group.
Equality and diversity – glossary of terms (£1.50) (Ref I9011)
5 page glossary of approximately 100 terms relating to equality and diversity.
Identifying inequality (50p) (Ref H9001)
1 page of information regarding inequality, with a table of 10 primary and 18 secondary characteristics.
Learner differences (50p) (Ref H9002)
1 page of information regarding learner differences, with a table of 36 examples.
Ways to promote inclusion (50p) (Ref H9007)
2 pages of ways to promote inclusion. Related to the teaching, learning and assessment cycle. Includes approximately 50 examples.
Ways to promote and advance equality (50p) (Ref H9003)
3 pages of information regarding various ways to promote and advance equality. Related to the teaching, learning and assessment cycle. Includes approximately 70 examples.
Promoting appropriate behaviour and respect (£1.50) (Ref G9008A)
4 pages covering • What is appropriate behaviour of the teacher? • What is appropriate behaviour of learners? • Ways to improve appropriate behaviour • What is respect? • Ways to improve respect • Reading list • Website list
Promoting equality and valuing diversity (£1.50) (Ref G9007A)
5 pages covering • What is equality? • Equality Act (2010) • Protected Characteristics • Types of discrimination • What is diversity? • Valuing equality and advancing diversity • Ways to promote equality and value diversity • Reading list • Website list
Checklist for advancing equality and diversity (£1.50) (Ref HC004)
A comprehensive 4 page checklist containing over 70 questions based on the teaching and learning cycle. It should help all teachers ensure they are working towards the requirement of advancing equality and diversity.
Safeguarding, Prevent Duty and British Values (£1.00) (Ref H9008)
4 page handout explaining what Safeguarding, The Prevent Duty and British Values are, along with examples of how to promote British Values when teaching. Includes a list of useful references and websites.
Safeguarding and Every Child Matters (£1.00) (Ref H9013)
4 page handout explaining what Safeguarding and Every Child Matters (ECM) are, along with examples of how to embed ECM when teaching. Includes a list of useful references and websites.