1. Assessing Learning Module 25 Training Advisers

2. Training Scheme Principles
Considers needs of learner
Modular
Flexibility
Accessible
Recognises prior learning
LOVE
Uses Scout methods
National scheme
External recognition

3. Modular Scheme

4. The Seven Steps Identify learning and development needs
Agree and record a Personal Learning Plan
Monitor progress at regular intervals
Provide constructive feedback
Support and encourage
Validate the learning
Identify new needs and repeat the process

5. The Role of TA in creating a PLP
Identify appropriate modules for the role
Familiar with content of modules
Establish which parts learner can already do
Establish what learning the learner will need to complete
Establish which methods will be best for learners
Complete Personal Learning Plan

6. Seven Steps Identify learning and development needs
Agree and record a Personal Learning Plan
Monitor progress at regular intervals
Provide constructive feedback
Support and encourage
Validate the learning
Identify new needs and repeat the process

7. Monitor and Support Monitor progress regularly
Provide constructive feedback
Support and encourage the learner
Be flexible to changing conditions

8. Seven Steps Identify learning and development needs
Agree and record a Personal Learning Plan
Monitor progress at regular intervals
Provide constructive feedback
Support and encourage
Validate the learning
Identify new needs and repeat the process

9. Validation Validation is about confirming that someone is able
to do what they are supposed to be able to do
“That they are fit for purpose”
It is about confirming that the required learning has
taken place by checking what the learner has done
with it in practice.

10. Validation Do’s Encourage learner to take responsibility
Compare evidence against the validation guidelines
Sign off validation if evidence demonstrates understanding of required learning
Value the learners effort and work
Suggest positive ways forward

11. Validation Do’s Use open questions to probe
Ask another TA or LTM if unsure
Keep a written record
Keep the learner aware

12. Validation Don’ts Sign off validation if not convinced
evidence is not current
not happy criteria met
Be afraid to ask for further evidence / training
Be afraid to say “no”

13. Grievances Two possible areas:
Learner and TA unable to agree on which modules are required.
Participant disagrees with a validation decision