CTVSD4/Introduction/Types

What is the purpose of an activity?

Activities are not designed for summative assessment, but rather to give the learner an opportunity to check their own learning and the facilitator an opportunity to monitor the learner’s progress and make an informed decision on further learning or development needs.

When developing the activities always keep the assessment in mind. Think about the final outcomes that the learner is expected to achieve and how you will scaffold their learning to achieve success. If you are transferring an existing course online refer to your existing session plans and discuss with your colleagues how you can capture the same results. Use your units of competency or course syllabus to recognise the types of activities that can be used. If you have developed an OARAS document, consider what you are trying to achieve and the best way to achieve it. You may have already developed a profile of a competent learner. This information is valuable as it will assist you to identify the types of activities that will assist them to achieve competency. Also take into consideration the employability skills that are embedded in the workplace. We can use activities to help the learner to develop skills in communication, teamwork, problem solving, initiative, planning and organisation, decision making and self-management.

Let’s explore the types of activities that can be embedded in your course.}}