LL: Learners & How they Learn
This workshop will draw on educational theory and VET policy to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.
Description
The Victorian Skills Authority (VSA) funds 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.
This virtual workshop, Learners and How They Learn, has been designed as a highly interactive virtual session. This workshop will draw on educational theory to promote reflective practice and build advanced training and assessment skills.
Topics covered include
- Principles of adult learning
- Identifying learner characteristics and needs
- Supporting learners – psychological safety
- Experiential learning and learning preferences
- High impact teaching strategies.
Objectives
- Understand learner diversity and its impact on learning and participation
- Gain strategies to support learners to learn.
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) and the ACFE Professional Practice and Recognition Framework.
Learning Outcomes
This workshop enables participants to:
- Determine which learning theories apply to the learning needs of individuals and groups
- Create supportive learner relationships.
Audience
Learn Local Providers
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
- e-Book
- Certificate of Attendance & Digital Badge