Courses

Learner Voice

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for all professionals working within educational establishments across the UK including Primary, Secondary schools, F.E. Colleges and Work Based Learning Providers, 14-19 Learning Network and CareersWales Advisers.  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  


Course Overview

This innovative course is designed to demonstrate how learner participation in decision making can lead to more relevant and effective learning, policies and relationships. Giving learners a voice helps them gain confidence and develop positive attitudes to learning. Crucially, Learner Voice is increasingly a key factor in developing an ‘Excellent' inclusive School or College. This course also briefly discusses the key elements of Assessment for Learning within the context of Learner Voice.

What will you gain from this course?

  • New strategies to ensure all learners have the opportunity to express their views and feelings
  • Understanding the importance of listening and responding to Learner Voice
  • The role of Learner Voice within the context of Pupil/Student Well-being
  • How to develop an effective and robust ‘Learner feedback loop'.
  • Ideas to further develop a whole school approach to Learner Voice
  • Managing the Limitations of Learner Voice and learner expectations

Why is this course important?

The Welsh Assembly Government and the wider UK Government are increasingly looking at how providers place learners at the heart of their planning, decision-making and quality assurance processes, and seeking evidence of the impact these processes have on learners' experiences. Learner Voice is now a Key Performance Indicator in all Estyn and Ofsted Inspections.

Cited in Estyn CIF 2010 - KQ1 - 1.12, 1.13, 1.14, 1.22, 1.23       KQ2 - 2.11       KQ3 - 3.21

Estyn 2010 states  "Learner voice is a key source of evidence of achievement, attitudes and wellbeing.....When evaluating participation and enjoyment in learning Inspectors should consider...the extent to which pupils have a say in what and how they learn"

‘Inspectors should evaluate whether pupils regularly review their own learning, understand their progress and are involved in setting their own learning targets'

Duration: 1 Day                           
Location: Training can be delivered at your premises or at Portal's Training Centre

Training dates available: 17th November 2011 - Welsh Medium
                                           18th November 2011 - English Medium

 

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