Assignments

Unit 1  Portfolio Task In your portfolio write down the benefits of delivering teaching outside a ‘normal classroom’, referring to published articles.

2.1 Describe the role of teacher/facilitator in supporting learning beyond the classroom environment Task – Open up your portfolio and describe your role and how it supports learning beyond a classroom environment. Use examples to demonstrate your practice.  PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.

Open your portfolio and complete the following written work.  3.1 Explain the term risk-benefit analysisTask Define what the following terms meanRisk – Benefit – Explain Risk Benefit Analysis PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.

3.2 Carry out a risk-benefit assessment for a learning activity beyond the classroom environmentTask – Complete a site Risk Assessment. Complete an activity risk-benefit assessment for your chosen learning activity occurring outside of the classroom.  PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.

In your portfolio 1.2 Summarise research supporting the benefits of outdoor learning. Include a summary of three research papers or reports including the main conclusions drawn from these papers. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.

3.3 Evaluate how dynamic risk-benefit can be managed dynamicallyTask – Think about a recent teaching activity that occurred outside of your classroom/place of work, and evaluate how you dynamically assessed and managed any risk. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.

3.4 Explain the importance of including learners in risk-benefit analysis and management of risk Task – Why is it important to include learners in the risk assessment and risk management process? PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.

4.2 Describe potential barriers to facilitating learning beyond the classroomIdentify any constraints or limitations imposed by your place of work PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.

4.1 Justify the decision to facilitate learning beyond the classroomJustify your decision to deliver the activity in your chosen location PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.

4.3 Describe suitable location(s) for learning beyond the classroomAttach any maps, photos or drawings PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR WORK TO YOUR TUTOR AT THE END OF THE COURSE WHEN YOUR PORTFOLIO OF EVIDENCE IS COMPLETE.