FurtherEducationandTraining

Rationaleand CriticalSelf Evaluationfor Observed Sessionsand Identification ofProfessionalStandards2017-18

Trainee Name: ...... Date: …………………………………. Observation number: ………………Week Number in SoW: …………..

Cohort Analysis:Identify the key features of the cohort discussed in this Rationale
Award Body / Curriculum Level (QCF Level)
Duration of Course and End Date / Duration of module/Unit and end date
Entry Requirements (Qualifications or experience) / Formal assessment requirements & dates
Student cohort: Number / Access/Participation factors
Student Cohort: Age / Gender / Study support requirements?
Specific Learning Needs identified?
In this section you should write under each of the bullet points below to identify and justify what has shaped your choices for this lesson.
  • Observer Targets: Transfer targets identified by Observer as a result of previous observation report(s) (if applicable). Justify your strategy for addressing the targets
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  • Trainee Targets:Note any targets identified by you as a result of previous observation reports / self-evaluation / any aspect of the lesson you particularly want feedback or guidance on.
  • Xx
  • xx
  • Learning Outcomes: List your outcomes for this session (these should match the ones in your lesson plan) and justify your choice by reference to the cohort analysis (learners needs/programme requirements) the Scheme of Work/Scheme Documentation and the Assessment Schedule.
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  • Xxx
  • Xxx

Professional Standards - Thestandardshavebeengroupedintofourcategories: Planning,TeachingandLearning,AssessmentandFeedback,andReflectionandEvaluation.

Discuss and explain,withreferencetoappropriatetheoreticalperspectives,which standards you intend to demonstrate in the observed session.
YoushouldaimtoaddresseachofthehighlightedStandards(highlightedandinbold)ineveryobservedsession,plusoneortwoothers.Note:YoumustachieveallStandardsbytheendoftheprogramme.ThehighlightedStandardswilldetermineyouroverallgradeforTeachingandthisgradewillinformyourfinalReference.
ProfessionalStandards

Planning

/ Articulation:Explainandjustifywhatyouwillbedoingtomeetthestandards,usingexamplesandreferencesasappropriate / CriticalReflectionontheStandardsarticulated,withreferencetoobserverfeedback,widerreadingandstrategiesforimprovement,referencedasappropriate
4. Becreativeandinnovativeinselectingandadaptingstrategiestohelplearnerstolearn
5. Value and promote social and cultural diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion
7. Maintain and update knowledge of your subject and/or Vocational area
8. Maintain and update your knowledge of educational research to develop evidence-based practice
9. Apply theoretical understanding of effective practice in teaching, learning and assessment drawing on research and other evidence
14.Plan and deliver effective learning programmesfor diverse groups or individuals in a safe and inclusive environment
Professional StandardsTeaching and Learning / Articulation:Explainandjustifywhatyouwillbedoingtomeetthestandards,usingexamplesandreferencesasappropriate / CriticalReflectionontheStandardsarticulated,withreferencetoobserverfeedback,widerreadingandstrategiesforimprovement,referencedasappropriate
3. Inspire, motivate and raise aspirations of learners through your enthusiasm and knowledge
6. Build positive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and learners
11. Manage and promote positive learner behaviour
15. Promote the benefits of technology and support learners in its use
16. Address the mathematics and English needs of learners and work creatively to overcome individual barriers to learning
Professional Standards
Assessment and Feedback / Articulation:Explainandjustifywhatyouwillbedoingtomeetthestandards,usingexamplesandreferencesasappropriate / CriticalReflectionontheStandardsarticulated,withreferencetoobserverfeedback,widerreadingandstrategiesforimprovement,referencedasappropriate
13. Motivate and inspire learners to promote achievement and develop their skills to enable progression
17. Enable learners to share responsibility for their own learning and assessment, setting goals that stretch and challenge
18. Apply appropriate and fair methods of assessment and provide constructive and timely feedback to support progression and achievement
Professional Standards
Reflection and Evaluation / Articulation:Explainandjustifywhatyouwillbedoingtomeetthestandards,usingexamplesandreferencesasappropriate / CriticalReflectionontheStandardsarticulated,withreferencetoobserverfeedback,widerreadingandstrategiesforimprovement,referencedasappropriate
1. Reflect on what works best in your teaching and learning to meet the diverse needs of learners
2. Evaluate and challenge your practice, values and beliefs
10. Evaluate your practice with others and assess its impact on learning
12. Understand the teaching and professional role and your responsibilities
19. Maintain and update your teaching and training expertise and vocational skills through collaboration with employers
20. Contribute to organisational development and quality improvement through collaboration with others
Observer Comments on Rationale:
Targets for developing Rationale:
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Trainee Summative Evaluation of the observed lesson (Using Brookfield’s Critical Lenses):
Observercommentson Self-Evaluation:
References:
University Higher DiplomaTRAINEESONLY:Traineeself-evaluationandjustificationofacademiclevelofRationaleandSelf-Evaluation(NB.UsetheGradingCriteriaforAssessmentsfortheacademiclevelyouconsideryouaredemonstratingintherationaleandself-evaluationandwriteaconcisejustificationwithreferencetotheindicativegradeyouconsideryouaredemonstrating.Thisself-evaluationdoesnotreferbacktohowthelessonwent,itispurelyanevaluationontheacademicwritingleveldemonstratedinyourrationale)
PersonalTutorfeedbackonjustificationofacademiclevelandoverallacademicleveloftherationaleandself-evaluation(NB.Thisshouldbeformativefeedbacktoenablethetraineetounderstandhowtoimprovetheacademicqualityoftheirwriting).Note:Traineesonlyself-evaluatetheiracademicgradeonthe5PersonalTutorobservedsessions.Mentorsarenotexpectedtogivethisfeedback.
Trainee self-evaluation and justification of academic level demonstrated[Discuss how well you feel you have demonstrated each of the Academic Grading Criteria below] / Indicative Grade / Personal Tutor feedback and suggestions for improvement
[How well do you feel the trainee has demonstrated each of the Grading Criteria, how accurate is their assessment of the indicative Grade, what do they need to do to improve their academic writing?] / Indicative Grade
Learning Outcomes / Learning Outcomes
Referencing / Referencing
Knowledge and Understanding / Knowledge and Understanding
Analysis and Reflection / Analysis and Reflection
Use of Referenced Research / Use of Referenced Research
Relevance to the Set Task / Relevance to the Set Task
Structure / Structure
Use of Language / Use of Language

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Rationale and Critical Self-Evaluation FET 2017