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Powerful questions to help you evaluate the learning materials you intend to buy - Part 2: How do I evaluate whether learning materials are sufficient?

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In most cases when learning materials are not approved by an accreditation body, the reason is one of the following: 1. All curriculum areas are not covered, that is, the learning materials do not are not sufficient. 2. The learning materials contain information that is not relevant. 3. The learning materials are not appropriate, either to the level of the qualification, or the targeted learner group. Four critical questions can help a training provider in evaluating learning materials: The first aspect - sufficiency of learning materials - is the topic of this second part in my short series of questions. When requesting a sample of learning materials for evaluation, include an extract from the learner's workbook or the portfolio guide, as well as the alignment matrix for the learning materials. developers who ensure that they cover all aspects of the curriculum, use clear references for assessment criteria (in the case of legacy qualifications accredited by a SETA), or the Knowled
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Powerful questions to help you evaluate the learning material you intend to buy - Part 1

  In South Africa, a plethora of learning materials for SETA or QCTO accreditation is available “in the market”, at ridiculously low prices for full qualifications. The first question you should ask yourself, is: “Why are the materials so cheap?” This is a serious consideration. It takes a good materials developer around three full months to develop the learning materials for a full qualification with 120 credits. Yes, it does take that much time – to: ·       Thoroughly analyse the curriculum. ·       Consider the target group so that information is provided at the correct level. ·       Use reputable sources of information. ·       Consider own subject matter experience and examples from experience to include appropriate and accurate information in the materials. ·       Developing an outline, considering what essential information should be included to meet assessment criteria, and what other information learners will need to understand the essential information. ·       
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Training providers, are you ready for the transition to the QCTO for your accreditation?

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Training providers in South Africa, are you ready for the transition to accreditation with the QCTO? Now is the time to start the process if you have not yet done so, to prevent long queues when the legacy qualifications expire. Do you understand what is required for the Quality Management System for accreditation with the QCTO?     
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Thinking skills development in learning programmes

  Critical skills that companies are focusing on, according to McKinsey & Company.  In McKinsey's article that they posted on Facebook ( https://lnkd.in/d5uWJYzi ), they report that their research has found that, according to the world's top businesses, these are the skills needed now more than ever: * Leadership * Critical thinking * Project management * Adaptability * Digital skills * Empathy  It has been known for some time, that in South African schools, critical thinking skill - a core life skill - is not developed, but rather "killed" because in most cases, learners are taught how to memorise information, rather than internalising it. The learning programmes that we develop at SkillsEdge, now incorporate thinking skills tools that we learned about from Dr Cas Olivier, in learning activities, to help develop and/or enhance thinking skills in the workplace. #learning #learningprogrammes #learningmaterials #thinkingskills #criticalthinking
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