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Section 1 Operational structure or the training industry Q1 What is the role of the QCA' Q2 Inspectorates, Awarding bodies Q3 Give 3 important things a qualification specification will tell you What the qualification purpose is The guided learning hours and the developmental learning hours. Q4 Why are quality assurance systems so important' Quality assurance systems are ensure training establishments deliver high quality training and education to a standard which is required by the Government. Q5 What do standard developers do' Standard developers write National Occupational standards for training qualifications. Often with liaison with awarding bodies and other connected bodies. Section 2 Beginning the learning process Q1 Name the first phase of the training cycle Assessment Q2 What does Accredited prior learning mean' Q3 List 3 ways we communicate Visually, symbols Verbal, Orally non verbal, body language Q4 List 4 things we should learn from LNA' The learner’s details Qualification’s details Trainer’s tasks Learner’s tasks Target dates Q5 What important part of the training cycle should be conducted during and at the end of any training programme' Assessment and Evaluation Section 3 Learning skills and learning styles Q1 Give 4 ways to develop an effective learning environment. 1 Explaining the relevance of the course to students 2 Checking learners existing understanding and experience in the subject 3 Feedback 4 Practise and encouraging students to support each other Q2 Explain the experiential approach in respect to learning styles. The directly involves the student in the subject matter but still needs the student to reflect on the practical skills learnt. Q3 What do the letters CRAMP stand for' Comprehension, Reflex skill, Attitude, Memory, Procedure Q4 There are 4 states of learning . Name them' Unconsciously competent Unconsiously incompetent Q5 List Kolb’s learning styles Action-experience-reflection-conceptualisation Section 4 Methods of learning Q1 Briefly explain 4 different methods of learning Social learning, is learning that occurs within a social context and that people learn from each other i.e imitation, modelling and observation. Networked learning, Sharing teaching, materials and research via the internet perhaps without need for campus. Q2 If a person is described as having Linguistic Intelligence, how does he/she learn best' Reading, saying and hearing words Q3 List 4 characteristics of a visual person' Remembers what has been seen not heard .Observant Good reader,prefers to read not be read to Speaks quickly may use the wrong words Q4 List 6 different learning and teaching methods Case study Demonstration Mastery teaching Open and distance learning Seminars Skills Practical/practical workshop Q5 Edward de Bono designed a technique called Thinking Hats. Give 3 of this techniques specific uses ' 1 Team productivity and communication 2 Creating ideas 3 Decision making and problem solving Section 6 Inclusivity and diversity Q1 In your own words describe the term inclusive learning environment' The term an inclusive learning environment means understanding that the students can have a range of individual learning needs also recognising, accommodating and meeting the learning needs of all the students Q2 Explain diversity in relation to learning environments The ability to acknowledge and incorporate individual diversity within the context of the subject being taught will prepare students well and help the tutor to deliver the course. Q3 List 3 diverse practices which are employed in the development of inclusive learning environments' 1 To reflect the diversity of those present in the group 2 Reflect the experiences and knowledge of the learners 3 To equalize the power between teachers and learners Section 6 Communicating with learners Q1 List 3 types of teacher/trainer required in classroom learning' 1 Classroom 2 Workplace 3 NVQ Q2 Explain the challenges of communicating with learners from a specific industry The trainer must be able to communicate and appropriate language of the specific industry. Also to be aware of environmental and social elements if relevant. Q3 List 5 way to develop rapport with learners 1 have a friendly approachable attitude 2 Use humour 3 learn as much as possible about learners 4 Treat your learners with respect 5 Know what youre talking about Q4 Why are ground rules established with learners Ground rules are established to ensure the classroom environment is respectful and that everyone has an opportunity to participate . This helps the trainer to facilitate discussion. Section 7 Providing learner support Q1 Give 2 methods of providing mutual support to learners' Structuring courses to encourage co-operation through small groups and activities Helping students to meet and socialise and introducing learners who are studying the same subjects Q2 List 3 skills required to effectively support learners Analysis of tasks and issues Demonstation of software and hardware Explaining ideas and methods Q3 Preparation and scope are 2 elements of a structured approach to delivering demonstrations. Give 3 more' 1 introduction 2 demonstration 3 repetition Q4 Mentoring is about 4 things. List the 4 things' 1 Providing a role model 2 Listening 3 Developing confidence Q5 Explain briefly how to conduct observation of a learner' Firstly make sure the learner has agreed to be observed and understands why. Carryout observation, watching and asking learner to explain tasks. Review. Discuss and agree with learner how to improve performance. Section 8 Assessment Q1 Name 2 things a teacher of specialist subjects must have' Experience in the specialist field The ability to keep up to date with their subject knowledge Q2 List 3 ways a teacher/trainer can continuously update their knowledge Trade papers Talking to fellow trainers or professionals in their field Observing fellow professionals at work Q3 What functional skills Functional skills are skills required to do the job that a learner is working in. Q4 Give 2 things a teacher must consider in respect of the material they deliver and the way they deliver it Who are the learners What facilities are available for training Q5 Is the material motivational for the learners Is it user friendly What support is assumed necessary for the learners What hardware or additional software is needed to use the product Section 9 Assessment Q1 List the 4 levels of Kirkpatricks model of evaluation' 1 Reaction 2 Learning 3 Behaviour 4 Results Q2 Give 2 of the QCA’s principles of assessment (Page 93) Q3 List 3 ways of conducting evaluation' 1 Questionnaires 2 Monitoring 3 Feedback from learners and from staff Q4 There are 4 things a teacher/trainer should not do when putting questions to a group of learners give 2 of them' Do not ask questions which encourage guessing Do not ask questions which require a verbal answer to test a skill Section 10 Keeping training records Q1 There are 2 main reasons for keeping training records what are they' 1 Regulatory 2 Good Practice Q2 List 5 pieces of information you would normally keep in candidate records' 1 Name 2 Address 3 Date of birth 4 NI number 5 Ethnic origin Q3 List 3 types of management records 1 Quaility assurance records 2 Trainer records 3 Inspection records Q4 Explain the most cost effective way of maintaining training records Creating an electronic training database for records can be the most cost effective and efficient way. This alleviates printing and storing paper copies and is quicker access. Section 11 Presentation skills Q1 Give 3 different types of presentation 1 lecture 2 Visual 3 demonstration Q2 List 3 things upon which your presentation will depend on Q3 What 3 list should you make once you have noted all possible points you want to make' Q4 List 6 resources you might use in a presentation' Q5 When using Powerpoint there are 2 things you should never do. What are they' Section 12 Legislative Requirements and codes of practice Q1 Name the 3 distinctive categories of legislative requirements in teaching and practice Q2 Discrimination falls into 4 main categories. List them' Q3 List 3 types of organisation that may issue codes of practice' Q4 Explain the main difference between legislative and codes of practice'