Reflect on and improve own practice in learning and development UV40791 J/502/9552 Learner name: VRQ Learner number:
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UV40791 Reflect on and improve own practice in learning and development The aim of this unit is to enable you to reflect on, evaluate and improve your learning and development practice. UV40791_v11
Level 4 Credit value 6 GLH 25 Observation(s) 0 External paper(s) 0
Reflect on and improve own practice in learning and development Learning outcomes On completion of this unit you will: 1. Be able to reflect on own performance as a learning and development practitioner 2. Be able to improve own learning and development practice 3. Understand approaches to and processes associated with reflective practice and continuing professional development Evidence requirements 1. Teaching practice There is no requirement for you to undertake teaching practice. 2. Working environment This unit assesses occupational competence. Outcomes 1 and 2 must be observed/assessed in a work environment. Simulations, projects or assignments are not allowed for these outcomes. 3. Achieving assessment criteria There must be valid, authentic and sufficient evidence for all assessment criteria. Holistic assessment is encouraged and one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one assessment criterion. 4. Knowledge outcomes There must be evidence that you possess all the knowledge and understanding listed in the Knowledge section of this unit. This evidence may include projects, assignments, case studies, reflective accounts, oral/written questioning and/or other forms of evidence. N.B. This does not apply to outcomes that must be assessed in the work environment. 5. Tutor/Assessor guidance You will be guided by your tutor/assessor on how to achieve learning outcomes in this unit. All outcomes must be achieved. 6. External paper There is no external paper requirement for this unit. UV40791 3
Developing knowledge Achieving knowledge outcomes You will be guided by your tutor and assessor on the evidence that needs to be produced. Your knowledge and understanding will be assessed using the assessment methods listed below: Where possible your assessor will integrate knowledge outcomes into practical observations through oral questioning. Observed work Witness statements Audio-visual media Evidence of prior learning or attainment Written questions Oral questions Assignments Case studies 4 UV40791
Knowledge Outcome 1 Be able to reflect on own performance as a learning and development practitioner You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* a. Analyse own skills, knowledge and practice as a learning and development practitioner b. Assess how own practice promotes inclusion, equality and diversity c. Evaluate where own skills, knowledge and practice need updating or further development *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. UV40791 5
Outcome 2 Be able to improve own learning and development practice You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* a. Prioritise areas for own development as a practitioner b. Review and update personal action plans to improve practice based on outcomes of reflection c. Identify learning and development opportunities to address priority actions in accordance with current legislative and organisational requirements d. Use technologies and resources to keep own knowledge, understanding, skills and practice up-to-date e. Review outcomes of development activities on own practice *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. 6 UV40791
Outcome 3 Understand approaches to and processes associated with reflective practice and continuing professional development You can: Portfolio reference / Assessor initials* a. Evaluate approaches to reflective practice b. Critically evaluate why learning and development practitioners must engage in reflective practice and continuing professional development c. Analyse own values, beliefs and attitudes and their impact on practice *Assessor initials to be inserted if orally questioned. UV40791 7
Unit content This section provides guidance on the recommended knowledge and skills required to enable you to achieve each of the learning outcomes in this unit. Your tutor/assessor will ensure you have the opportunity to cover all of the unit content. Outcome 1: Be able to reflect on own performance as a learning and development practitioner Own skills, knowledge and practice as a learning and development practitioner: Use of analytical tools to identify strengths, etc. (e.g. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats (SWOT analysis)), use of feedback from a range of suitable sources (e.g. appraisals, learner feedback, performance reviews, observations, internal verifier (IV)/external verifier (EV) reports), impact on own practice (social, cultural and personal). How own practice promotes inclusion, equality and diversity: Analysis of own values, beliefs and attitudes and their impact on practice, knowledge of strands of diversity (age, gender, race, religion, beliefs, disability, sexual orientation), knowledge of inclusive practice (e.g. differentiated outcomes, variety of learning and delivery methods to accommodate different learning preferences and different skills and abilities of learners, ability to adapt learning and development practice to accommodate learner needs, selection and adaptation of suitable resources, adherence to organisational policy and practice, knowledge of referral opportunities, etc.). Methods of identifying development needs for own skills, knowledge and practice: Feedback from a range of suitable sources (e.g. learners, appraisal, performance review, observations, IV/EV reports). 8 UV40791
Outcome 2: Be able to improve own learning and development practice Prioritise areas for own development as a practitioner: Action planning, targets are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Based (SMART), identifying areas for development, prioritising. Review and update personal action plans to improve practice based outcomes of reflection: Systematic reviews, feedback from a range of suitable sources (e.g. learner feedback, appraisal, performance review, observations, IV/EV reports). Identify learning and development opportunities to address priority actions in accordance with legislation/ organisational requirements: Legislation impacting on practice (e.g. health and safety, equality, data protection), organisational policy and practice impacting on practice (e.g. bullying, harassment, complaints, appeals), regulatory requirements (e.g. safeguarding), current requirement for practitioners, knowledge of relevant/appropriate development opportunities internal/external to the organisation. Use technologies and resources to keep own knowledge, understanding, skills and practice up-to-date: Subject specialist knowledge and use of relevant technological sources of information (e.g. online publications, internet, subject specialist forums), other sources of information (e.g. trade shows, professional publications/periodicals, networking), professional updating and training. Review outcomes of development activities on own practice: Use of feedback from suitable sources (e.g. learner feedback, appraisal, performance review, IV/EV reports), qualitative and quantitative information (e.g. retention, achievement, progression statistics), selfreflection. UV40791 9
Outcome 3: Understand approaches to and processes associated with reflective practice and continuing professional development Approaches to reflective practice: Nature of reflective practice, different opportunities to engage in reflective practice (e.g. reflective journal, reviewing own actions actively, seeking feedback from a range of suitable sources, engaging with a mentor, Schon (reflection in action/ reflection on action)), different models to frame reflective practice (e.g. Gibbs, Atkins and Murphy, Rolfe, Johns), strengths and limitations of different opportunities, strengths and limitations of different models. Why learning and development practitioners must engage in reflective practice and continuing professional development (CPD): Role of reflective practice in professionalism, Institute for Learning (IfL), continuous improvement cycle (identify areas for CPD, plan and design, implement, reflect), how to use outcomes of reflective practice for development. Own values, beliefs and attitudes and their impact on practice: Positionality (identification of personal values, beliefs and attitudes and acknowledgement of what has formed them), potential impact of values, beliefs and attitudes on learning delivery (e.g. stereotyping, discrimination, making assumptions about people s characters, lifestyles, abilities, etc., using noninclusive language, etc.), how to ensure that own practice is impartial and fair in all situations. 10 UV40791