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Evaluate facts and concepts

Image of three playing cards all of which are aces; suggests the post 16 target group i.e. Adults Continuing Education.What is the intended outcome?

Learners can evaluate facts and concepts and apply their knowledge to specific contexts.

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Established Practice

What is the established practice?

Answers will vary but may include one or all of these...

1: - Under the instruction of the practitioner, learners are provided with opportunities to rank and evaluate sources of information.

2: - Learners are helped to interpret facts, make comparisons and recognise subjectively in face-to-face group work and practitioner-led sessions.

3: - Learners develop skills in synthesising key findings from resources.

4: - Practitioners provide formative assessment opportunities and feedback.
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Advantages

What advantages can e-Learning bring?

Answers will vary but may include one or all of these...

1: - Learners' evaluative skills can be developed through activities based on online resources prior to face-to-face sessions.

2: - Asynchronous, peer-to-peer learning through collaborative tools can encourage reflection and evaluation beyond class contact time.

3: - Practitioners are less focused on marking and more able to concentrate their efforts on preparing analytical and evaluative activities.

4: - Learners can develop evaluative skills through online resources while undertaking work-based learning or travel abroad.
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