New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching Level 5, (NZCATT)

The QED Professional Development programme is modular, with modules 4-8 making up the Level 5 Certificate, (modules 1-3 are for the Level 4 certificate). Both certificates include Unit Standards-based assessments that relate to quality teaching and learning.

Successful completion of these modules 4 to 8 and the accompanying assignments results in the award of the New Zealand Certificate in Adult and Tertiary Teaching level 5.

Module 4 - Plan and prepare advanced learner-centred learning This covers Unit Standards: 29689: Design and prepare adult learning sessions for a variety of contexts L5, (total 12 credits), (2 days face to face– cost $675 + gst or Early Bird $625 + gst).

The workshop will enable you to:

• Determine diverse target group learner needs, literacy and numeracy levels, learning styles and cultural learning preferences
• Develop learning outcomes for advanced learner-centred learning sessions
• Plan and develop advanced learner-centred learning sessions
• Create a number of learning resources matched to learning needs and outcomes
• Determine assessment requirements
• Prepare for review and evaluation of sessions.

Module 5 - Facilitate advanced learner-centred learning This covers Unit Standards: 29691: Facilitate adult learning sessions using adult teaching and learning theories and frameworks L5, (total 20 credits), (2 days face to face– cost $675 + gst or Early Bird $625 + gst).

The workshop will enable you to:

• Compare and contrast a range of teaching and learning theories and frameworks
• Prepare and apply a range of learner centred approaches and delivery materials
• Address barriers to learning and embed literacy & numeracy into subject disciplines
• Use a range of facilitation strategies to meet diverse learner needs
• Assess learner progress and give constructive feedback
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of advanced learner-centred sessions

Module 6 - Design and evaluate assessments This covers Unit Standard. 11552: Design & evaluate assessment materials, (total 10 credits), (2 days face to face– cost $675 + gst or Early Bird $625 + gst).

The workshop will enable you to:

• Match the level of the assessment to the standard/course component.
• Select appropriate assessment methods
• Develop valid assessment activities
• Develop marking schemes and evidence and judgment statements
• Structure assessments for easy access by students
• Include moderation considerations when designing assessments
• Obtain critical feedback on your assessment designs

Module 7 - Moderate and quality assure assessments This covers Unit Standard 11551: Quality assure assessment. L5. Credits 10, (total 10 credits), (2 days face to face– cost $675 + gst or Early Bird $625 + gst).

The workshop will enable you to:

• Determine whether assessment are valid measurements of achievement of the learning outcomes
• Determine whether assessments are at the correct level
• Identify internal and external moderation models and their applications
• Moderate assessment materials
• Verify correct assessment decisions
• Record and report moderation data

Module 8 - Critically review and improve own education and training practice This covers Unit Standards 7110: Critically evaluate & improve own professional knowledge & practice in adult education & training. L5, (total 8 credits), (2 days face to face– cost $675 + gst or Early Bird $625 + gst).

The workshop will enable you to:

• Use reflective practice to review planning, facilitation, assessment and evaluation of provision across the range of diverse learner needs
• Examine and apply a range of evaluation tools and processes
• Obtain peer and stakeholder feedback on own practice
• Develop a plan to improve practice
• Identify areas for improvement in own practice and the programme.
• Implement and monitor the plan.

QED Associates Ltd is a Category 1 private training provider (PTE) and has been registered and accredited with NZQA since 1996. We offer a range of specialised consultancy services and workshops for PTEs, large corporate and small commercial organisations.

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