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Signalling Success - One Day Workshops
Paper-free approaches to recognising and recording learner progress and achievement (RARPA)
| Date | Location | Ref | Apply Online |
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| 10 Dec 07 | ORT House Conference Centre, Albert Street, Camden London, NW1 7NE | C1609 | |
| 25 Feb 08 | ORT House Conference Centre, 126 Albert Road, London NW1 7NE | C1612 | |
| Fee:
£275 (includes lunch, tea/coffee and copy of
Signalling Success
publication) NB: NIACE does not charge VAT on conference and course fees |
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[Background] [Programme]
Background
What is Signalling Success?
The RARPA five-stage process is increasingly used by providers of non-accredited learning as the basis for good practice in recognising and recording progress and achievement. However the process has sometimes generated considerable amounts of paperwork.
The Signalling Success publication (Alastair Clark and Shubhanna Hussain-Ahmed, 2006), explores ways in which simple and accessible digital technologies can be used to replace paper documentation. Many of the examples given use simple software and familiar devices such as cameras and sound recorders.
Signalling Success training has evolved from this highly practical resource and is constructed around the five stages of RARPA. Great emphasis is put on ensuring that learners have confidence in a system of recording, which is of value to them and where they can have some control over the process and the product.
Who would benefit from attending Signalling Success training?
The practical workshops are targeted at staff with responsibility for
managing and/or delivering non-accredited adult learning (and therefore required
to manage and/or implement RARPA). It is assumed that those attending will
already have some knowledge and/or experience of the five-stage process of RARPA
be familiar with the LSC RARPA For Action Document.
Aims of the Training
The workshop will cover the paper-free approaches to recording progress and
achievement using the following technologies:
 | Digital cameras (for still and movie clips) |
| Interactive voting systems |
| Audio recorders |
| Online surveys and assessments |
| Software such as Moviemaker / Photostory |
Familiarity with some of these technologies before attending the event will be useful but not essential. There will be opportunities for some hands-on practice.
This workshop is not designed to train participants in the detailed use of these technologies but delegates will be provided with useful links and resources on using these technologies for recording learning progress and achievement.
The workshop will enable participants to explore how the technologies may be used effectively in their own work environment to develop appropriate methods to record learner progress and achievement.
Training Outcomes
By the end of the day each participant should:
| have had direct ‘hands-on’ experience of using some of these approaches |
| know how a range of different technological approaches can be used to recognise, record and celebrate learners’ progress and achievement |
| for each approach understand issues relating to effectiveness, affordability and acceptability to learners |
| Know some of the issues to consider when making decision on what approaches might be appropriate for their own working context(s). |
| Produce a CPD action plan relating to implementing and developing the use of technology record learner progress and achievement in their own teaching and learning practices |
Please note that the action plan can be used as evidence for your CPD
portfolio.
Comments from participants benefiting from the training
“The sort of event you leave with lots of ideas you want to put into
practice”
Andy Ashley, Service Development Manager, Nottinghamshire County Council
“Cannot put a value to gaining knowledge firsthand from the experts”
Dianne Pheasey, Further Education College
“Anyone at whatever level of ICT or RARPA knowledge could take something
from this course”
Kevin Wright, Telford & Wrekin Council
“Useful for demystifying the use of technology and building content”
Lisa Michie, MacIntyre
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Programme
| 09:45 | Arrival and registration (tea/coffee available) |
| 10:15 | Welcome and
introductions Introductions Overview of aims and objectives of workshop |
| 10:35 | Initial Assessment To provide participants with an overview of how different technological approaches can be used for initial assessment |
| 11:15 | Tea/coffee break |
| 11:35 | Overview of the RARPA process |
| 12:10 | Examples of technology approaches to recording progress and achievement |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 13:30 | Formative
assessment Reflecting on progress |
| 13:40 | Using and evaluating technology approaches to recording progress and achievement |
| 13:30 | Final
self-assessment and evaluation Implications for future professional practice and learning Sharing and celebrating achievement Completion of draft Action Plan Evaluation |
| 15:45 | Close |
This programme is correct at the time of going to press. The organisers reserve the right to make changes to the published programme in the event of one or more of the advertised speakers being unable to attend. Delegates will have no claim against NIACE in respect of such changes.
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Further information
| Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement in non-accredited learning one-day training courses |
| Signalling Success publication |
| ICT Conference: The Essential Skills for the 21st Century |
| E-Guides Training Programme for Adult Education |
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