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AssessingLearningModule 25
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Module 25 core objectives
Be able to:
1 Demonstrate commitment to the concepts, content and policies of training within The Scout Association
2 Demonstrate acceptance of the Purpose, Principle and Method of The Scout Association
3 Undertake appropriate assessments and validations
4 Provide positive and constructive feedback
5 Identify any learning and development needs of the people you support
6 Plan to meet your own subject knowledge needs
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Training Adviser Role
• Agrees Personal Learning Plan
• Supports and encourages
• Validates learning
• Recommends Wood Badge
– Subject to CTM approval
• Note the Training Adviser does not deliver training
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Manager Role
• Agrees and reviews role description
• Ensures training is completed
• Ensures appropriate permits are held
• Understands process
• Explain training commitment
• Responsible for ongoing learning
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Nights Away Adviser Role
• Supports and encourages adult through gaining permit
• Assesses adults
• Assists adult in gaining required learning
• Recommends appropriate Permit
• Advises on camping and residential experiences
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Activity Assessor Role
• Assesses technical competence
• Recommends permits for specific adventurous activities
• Provides Support
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Scout Show Assessor Role
• Assesses Scout Shows
• Recommends national recognition
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Any Scouting assessor
• Needs to understand the fundamentals of Scouting
• Operate within The Scout Association’s:– Policies– Purpose– Principles– Method
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Policies
Key policies of The Scout Association
• Religious policy• Equal opportunities• Safety• Child protection• Anti-bullying• Development
Chapter 2 POR
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Purpose
“The purpose of Scouting is to contribute
to the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.”
Chapter 1 POR
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Principles
Members of The Scout Association have a duty to:
– their God, – other people – and themselves.
Every member who makes the promise undertakes to do their best.
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Method
People participate in Scouting by:• enjoying what they are doing;• learning by doing;• participating in varied and progressive
activities;• making choices for themselves;• taking responsibility for their own actions;• working in groups;• taking increasing responsibility for others;• taking part in activities outdoors;• sharing in prayer and worship;• making and living out their Promise.
Chapter 1 POR
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Evidence
• Demonstration• Discussion• Workbook• Questionnaire• External qualification• Working documents• Project• Witness statement• Video
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Feedback
• Constructive• Positive• Consider:
– Venue– Body language– Position– Tone– Language
• Give concrete areas to work on
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Encoding Decoding
Feedback
Message
Communication Theory
•Communication•“The transmission of information so that the recipient understands clearly what the sender intends”
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Problems in verbal communication
– Not paying attention
– Listening but not hearing
– Thinking about what to say next
– Interrupting
– Hearing what one expects
– Being defensive
– Looking for disagreement
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Facts
– We listen at 125-250 wpm, we think at 1000-3000 wpm
– 75% of the time we are distracted, preoccupied or forgetful
– 20% of the time, we remember what we hear
– More than 35% of businesses think listening is a top skill for success
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Active listening
Avoid distractions
Don’t pre-conceive
Pay attention to the speaker
Don’t interrupt
Concentrate on what is being said
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Active listening
Listen for the whole message
Hear message before evaluating
Ask open questions to check understanding
Repeat back in your own words to convey understanding
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Questioning
Open questions
Closed questions
Focus
Understanding
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Communication
Two ears and one mouth
Do we get the ratio right?
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Active listening
Allows you to make sure you hear the words
and …
understand the meaning behind the words
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Questioning & Listening Process
• Open ended questions: – What, how, who, where, why, when
Listen for vagueness or significant remarks
Probing questions Summary to check understanding
Silence is a useful technique
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Questioning
Avoid if possible
– Interruptions
– Multiple questions
– Leading questions
– Biased questions
– Ambiguous questions
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Exercise
• In threes:• Listener, Speaker, Observer
• Subject:
• “My career to date, its successes and failures”
1.5 minutes active listening2.5 minutes feedback from observer on
listener3.Change round roles
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Active listening - Summary
– Avoid distractions
– Don’t pre-conceive
– Pay attention to the speaker
– Concentrate on what is being said
– Don’t interrupt
– Listen for the whole message
– Hear message before evaluating
– Ask open questions to check understanding
– Repeat back in your own words to convey understanding