UNIT TITLE:                  Chattermatters

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

(Understanding, skills, knowledge to be learned)

(Standards of achievement against which outcomes will be measured)

The learner will be able to:

The learner has achieved this because (s)he can:

1.           Understand the importance of good               communication skills

2.           Use writing to communicate clearly               and effectively

3.           Understand the importance of               publicity for a community group

4.           Demonstrate an understanding of the               policies and procedures within which               he/she will work

5.           Appreciate the need for good               organisation and planning of an               activity

6.           Understand the importance and               methods of keeping records

1.1       Explain what is meant by active            listening

1.2       Identify at least three blocks to active            listening

1.3       Participate effectively in a listening            exercise

1.4       Demonstrate how to give effective            feedback

2.1       Follow a logical development of ideas

2.2       Use varied vocabulary appropriately

2.3       Use a variety of sentence structures

2.4       Write coherently and fluently, e.g.    avoid undue repetition

2.5       Use strategies to convey the message            effectively, e.g. detailed description,            analytical observations, comparisons

2.6       Convey feelings, ideas and            experiences in pieces of writing, using            appropriate formats and grammar

2.7       Use images effectively to support            writing

2.8       Use tools appropriate to presentation            (e.g. word processor, e-mail)

3.1       Describe at least 2 key benefits of            publicity for a community group

3.2       Describe two ways in which the issues            and events of a group can be            publicised

4.1       Explain how the following policies and            procedures are relevant to their work:-            a) Health and Safety, b) Child            Protection, c) Equal Opportunities, d)            Confidentiality

4.2       Describe a situation for each policy            which would give cause for concern

4.3     Identify the sources of help when a   

          policy issue arises

5.1       Plan an appropriate activity within the            placement situation

5.2       Demonstrate good organisation in the            carrying out activity

6.1       Explain reasons for keeping records

6.2       Describe the methods of keeping 2            records

6.3     Produce records for activities carried   

          out in the placement

7.      Recognise how to organise own time

8.      Recognise the benefits of action          planning      

9.      Understand health and safety          procedures in schools

10.     Demonstrate an understanding of the          aims of community work

7.1       Discuss priorities in person time            management

8.1       Develop an action plan in relation to an            agreed project

9.1       Describe at least five health & safety            issues in the school environment

9.2       Discuss at least three ways of working            safely within the school environment

10.1     Describe with support, what community            work seeks to achieve