Cttls Level 4 - 1858 Words

Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Sector. Planning amp; Enabling Learning. Assignment 1- What is the purpose of initial assessment and what kind of methods could be used? Evaluate these methods with reference to the ways they can help in the overall objective of achieving learning goals. How can you ensure learners are kept motivated and working towards these goals? Name: Date: 21st October 2010 Word Count: All learners are entitled to undergo a period of initial assessment. Initial assessment is the process of identifying an individual’s learning and support needs to enable the design of an individual learning plan which will provide the structure for their learning. Initial assessment is a critical process because it†¦show more content†¦* The results of any formal â€Å"tests† which have been undertaken prior to the interview such as psychometric tests or basic skills or key skills assessments. * Learners’ personal effectiveness. Where gaps are identified they need to be addressed within individual learning plans * Any health problems which might affect the type of job which they do. * Travel to work areas. Interviewing young people and adults who have been long term unemployed is a skilled process. If you are to get the best out of learner interviews, which forms an important part of the initial assessment process, we must ensure that we have a well developed and effective processes in place, and staff who are competent at conducting interviews Record of Achievement and Progress file Learner’s record of achievement can be used to both support and verify information recorded in the application forms and provided during the interviews. They can provide a focus for discussion during interview and give the learner confidence in talking about themselves. The progress file aims to build on the good practise from the National Record of Achievement. Progress file is a set of materials which are designed to help young people and adults make the most of themselves and their opportunities. It is a useful way of identifying learning and supporting requirements during the initial assessment process. References Gathering information from other sources about a learner