LLp: Creating Effective Learning for Diverse Learners

This session is part of the 'Professional Learning Series' for Learn Local providers which has been designed as an interactive virtual workshop. This workshop will draw on educational theory and the ACFE Professional Practice and Recognition Framework for the Learn Local workforce to explore approaches in effective learning experiences.

Description

The Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) provides funding to the VET Development Centre (VDC) to deliver workforce development training to improve the knowledge, skills and practice of Learn Local Providers, VET teachers, trainers and assessors, and strengthen the learning environment, experience and outcomes for all learners.

Creating an Effective Learning Experiences is part of the 'Professional Learning Series for Learn Local providers which has been designed as an interactive virtual workshop. This workshop will draw on educational theory and the ACFE Professional Practice and Recognition Framework for the Learn Local workforce to explore approaches in effective learning experiences.

Objectives:

  • Understand learning design within Learn Local Provider environments.
  • Apply teaching and learning strategies to challenge and motivate individual learners.

These are specific professional learning programs for the Victorian Government funded vocational education sector in priority areas, as a response to the Government’s commitment to quality training outcomes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Create supportive learner relationships
  • Use strategies to ensure learner engagement and learning outcomes in diverse environments.

Audience

Learn Local Providers

This workshop is designed for ACFE Learn Locals and is aligned to the following domains and related capabilities/learning outcomes as prescribed in the VET Practitioner Capability Framework (IBSA 2013): Teaching.

The workshop also references domains from the ACFE Professional Practice and Recognition Framework For the Learn Local workforce.

Level - Introductory (new to the topic): This session is aimed at practitioners that have a broad theoretical knowledge and practical experience of training and assessment.

Session includes

  • eBook
  • Certificate of attendance & Digital Badge

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