Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies

US 117871
NQF Level: 5
Credits: 10

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

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 Agreed Assessment Plan

Candidate's Name:
Assessor's Name:
Standard Title: Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies
EVIDENCE TO BE
EVENT DATE, TIME AND RESOURCES REQUIRED
LOCATION GENERATED
Attend Training Training material, equipment as specified Attendance Register
Complete knowledge Completed knowledge
Knowledge questionnaire
questionnaire. questionnaire
Complete practical Subject matter expert and assessor, Direct observation
assessment specified equipment. assessment form

Signature of Candidate: ______________________________ Signature of Assessor: ______________________________

Date: ______________________________

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 INSTRUCTIONS TO THE LEARNER

 You must complete the classroom activities whilst facilitation is taking place. The
facilitator may stop at regular intervals to give you time to complete the activities.

 Please complete all work in blue or black pen. The assessor will not assess the evidence
if completed in pencil.

 You are not allowed to copy from another learner. Any plagiarism committed will be
viewed in a serious light and disciplinary action may be taken against you. Your work
must be authentic i.e. your own work. Group work is allowed in certain activities but your
answers must be your own original work after discussions in the group.

 You must sign the declaration contained in the POE guide declaring that all work is your
own. If you so not sign this declaration, the assessor will not proceed with assessment
and your results will be delayed.

 Please do not use any correction fluid i.e. tippex. Rather cross your work out and write
next to your mistakes.

 The proficiency level required is 80% per specific outcome per unit standard. If you are
deemed Not Yet Competent in a specific outcome, you will only be required to re-do -
remediate those sections in that unit standard.

 Any remediation must be submitted within 30 working days after you gave received
feedback

 Answer all questions

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SECTION A

Answer the following questions;

Question 1 (SO 1, AC 1)
Identify 8 examples of learner needs that a facilitator must identify when planning for facilitation
(8)

Question 2 (SO, AC 2)
Explain how a facilitator can cater for learner needs that you identified above (8)

Question 3 (SO 1, AC 3, AC 7, SO 2, AC 2)
I. List any 5 resources that a facilitator must have before conducting a facilitation session.
(5)
II. Identify and explain any two sitting arrangements that the facilitator can prepare to
promote open interaction and active participation. Use diagrams to illustrate (6)

Question 4 (SO 1, AC 5, AC 6)
Identify any 5 learner centered facilitation methods that can be used by a facilitator (5)

Question 5 (SO 2, AC 5)
Tom is an inexperienced facilitator in a leadership workshop. Thandi and Jane are among the
participants in the workshop. The two ladies are always at loggerheads in the workplace.
Whenever, Thandi comments, Jane will shoot down her point and at the end the argument
becomes personal. Advise Tom on tips to managing conflicts in a group (8)

Question 6 (SO 3, AC 1)
In your opinion, is it important to evaluate learning and facilitation sessions? (5)

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SECTION B: PRACTICAL

TASK 1: ROLEPLAY (SO 1, AC 1, AC 2, AC 3, AC 4, AC 5, AC 6, AC 7, AC 8)

AIM: To assist the learner to plan and prepare for facilitation.

REQUIREMENTS: Presence of the assessor/facilitator and at least 4 participants

You are required to conduct a role-play with participants in your class. In this role-play you shall
take the role of the facilitator and the class takes the role of the training participants.

As the facilitator of the group you are required to plan and prepare for facilitation using a topic of
own choice. Examples of topics can be communication in the workplace, stress management,
leadership, and project management. The training must be outcomes based.

Follow the guidelines below in your preparation:

I. Name the topic you shall present and give a short description of the specific outcomes to
be covered (2)
II. List the names and surname of training participants (4)
III. Determine the learning needs for each participant. Use the table below to present your
answers;
Name of participant Learning needs
Sipho _
_
_
(10)
IV. Identify resources, locations and personnel required for the training session. Present in a
table;
NAME OF TRAINING
PHYSICAL RESOURCES NATURE OF LOCATION PERSONNEL

(9)

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 V. Prepare PowerPoint slides for the presentation. Include scenarios, problem-based
activities and triggers in the slides. Attach the slides in your POE. (10)
VI. Explain how you shall arrange the learning environment in order to ensure the safety of
learners (2)
VII. Justify the facilitation methods that you shall use. The methods must be applicable to the
identified needs (4)
VIII. Establish a review criteria for the workshop (4)

TASK 2- ROLEPLAY (SO 2, AC 1, AC 3, AC 4, AC 6, AC 7)

This task is a follow up to Task 1

AIM: To enable the candidate facilitator to facilitate learning.

REQUIREMENTS: Presence of the assessor/facilitator and at least 3 delegates; training

resources e.g. flip charts, projector, laptop, and markers.

TIME ALLOWANCE: 30 Minutes

Now that you have planned and prepared for the facilitation, conduct the facilitation using the
following guidelines;
I. Learning is facilitated in a coherent manner using appropriate methodologies.
II. Use facilitation approaches that allow learners to draw from and share their own
experiences.
III. Facilitation contributes to the development of concepts through participation and provides
opportunity to consolidate learning.
IV. Questioning techniques are consistent with facilitation approach.
V. Learner progress is monitored.
VI. Body language is used appropriately.
VII. Presenter is able to gain and maintain the interest of participants.
VIII. The flow of the presentation is logical.
IX. A close relationship is maintained with the participants.

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 EVALUATION CHECKLIST
NAME: ………………………………………. DATE:
COMPANY…………………………………..
ID…………………………………………….. TIME:

QUESTION: 5

EVALUATION CRITERION MET DID NOT MEET COMMENTS OR

REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS ACTION
REQUIRED

TASK 2
CONDUCTING A TRAINING SESSION

Was the learner able to gain attention

properly?
Was the learner able to give brief
overview of the presentation?
Was the learner able to fluently and
accurately present his/her work?
Was the learner able to advice the
learner of intended learning
outcomes of the training?
Was the learner able to ensure that
the sessions contribute towards the
principle of life-long learning within a
positive learning environment?
Was the learner able to ensure that
the training is outcomes-directed, and
includes appropriate and effective
explanations, demonstrations,
practice and review?
Was the learner able to ensure that
the language medium and level is
appropriate to the learner and
demands of the task are consistent
with industry usage?
Was the learner able to ensure that
the demonstrated steps and
explanation sequence meets learner
needs in terms of pace and logic of
structure?
Was the learner able to ensure that
opportunities for practice are
sufficient to ensure learner
competence is achieved?
Was the learner able to carry out
training in accordance with health

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and safety requirements, resource
usage, and organisational quality
assurance requirements?
Was the learner able to modify the
training approach to ensure the
learner's needs are addressed?
Was the learner able to give clear
explanation or demonstration?
Was the learner able to actively
involve learners?
Was the learner able to allow for
practice and application?
Was the learner able to allow good
flow and sequencing?
Was the learner able to ask questions
and give/ receive feedback?
Was the learner able to give proper
summary and consolidation?
Was the learner able to evaluate for
outcomes?
Was the learner able to properly plan
the presentation?
Was the learner able to properly
structure the presentation?
Was the learner able to choose and
use presentation method and
strategy effectively?
Was the learner able to manage time
properly?
Was the learner able to use body
language?
Was the learner able to create
relationship with audience?
Was the general atmosphere for the
presentation conducive?
Was the learner able to track learner
progress?

General comments

Name of facilitator/ assessor Date Signature

(10)

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TASK 3 (SO 3, AC 2, AC 3)

This task is a follow up to task 1 and 2.

AIM: Is to allow the candidate facilitator to be able to evaluate facilitation and learning
REQUIREMENTS: Predesigned facilitation evaluation form, at least three learners, and writing
pens

Now that you have completed your facilitation,

 Distribute facilitation evaluation forms to your learners to allow them to give you
feedback.
 Conduct a self-evaluation of the training session.
Using the completed facilitation evaluation forms and results of your self-assessment do the
following;

I. Identify strengths and weakness of the planning, preparation and facilitation (5)
II. Identify areas you shall improve and how you shall do it in future interventions (5)

NOTE: Attach copies of completed evaluation forms in your POE and any other necessary
information (5)

Total Marks - 115

Learner achieved ____________ marks.

Assessor Name:____________

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 ASSESSMENT DECISION & EVIDENCE EVALUATION RECORD
Candidate's Name: -

Assessor's Name: -

Practical assessment
I declare that this assessment is my own demonstration.

Marks: The learner is either “Met Requirements” or “Did not meet requirements”. If the learner is did not meet requirements in an
area, then he or she must be reassessed.
Learner achieved: Met Requirements / Did not meet requirements
Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies
Overall outcome:
The learner must be able to Facilitate learning using a variety of given methodologies.

Note: When learner do practical assessments ensure that they meet the overall outcome.

Met Did not meet

Specific Outcome Comments
Requirements requirements

Met Did not meet

Specific Outcome Comments
Requirements requirements

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OVERALL ASSESSMENT DECISION

Assessors Comments:

Signature of Assessor:

Date:

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