2. DESCRIBE THE IDEAL WORKPLACE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT An ideal workplace learning environment contains three main components: The individual learner The content of learning The facilitator The ideal learning environment provides for: Organisational supports and values training and learning Training and learning are an integral part of the strategic planning cycle Customised training to increase workforce capability, performance and productivity Individual customised training Training is facilitated through networks, partnerships and supply chains
3. HOW DO ENSURE THAT THE LEARNING/WORK ENVIRONMENT IS SAFE FOR YOUR LEARNERS The learning environment should comply with OHS regulations. Areas of importance are: Individualised learning, anti discrimination, equal opportunity, racial diversity, duty of care, hazard reporting, emergency procedures, licensing requirements, workplace agreements and awards, privacy, safe use of equipment
4. IDENTIFY GOALS FOR INDIVIDUAL LEARNING Career advancement or redirection Change of life direction Increase workplace productivity Learning a new skill, area of knowledge or competency Relationship development Setting personal directions and achievements
5. WHAT’STHE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COACHING AND MENTORING? Coaches are job focused and performance oriented directing learners to an end result Whereas - Mentors are career focused, supporting a learner individual growth and maturity
6. DESCRIBE THE IMPORTANCE OF CLARIFYING EXPECTATIONS OF THE LEARNING RELATIONSHIP It is important to clarify and agree on the boundaries and expectations of the relationship to ensure neither party becomes disappointed with the learning process
7. IDENTIFY EXAMPLES OF EQUITY AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT NEEDS Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders support Community support English language, literacy and numeracy support Counselling services Ethnic support services Interpreting services
8. WHAT IS THE POINT OF AN INDIVIDUALISED LEARNING PLAN To ensure learning goals are achieved To ensure contingency plans are met To ensure the logistics and structure of the learning relationship are understood To ensure OHS regulations are met
9. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD FACILITATOR? A good facilitator allows learners to discover solutions to problems, they don’t provide answers to problems They keep sight of the learning goals They encourage learners to share their expertise They initiate discussions and encourage autonomy They champion a learner centred approach to learning and avoid teacher centred models They have no need to expound their own expertise but they do highlight the expertise of learners They see diversity as an asset rather than a form of separation They create an environment free from discrimination and one in which the learner feels safe to express his/her uniqueness
10. WHAT CLUES WILL GIVE YOU INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR LEARNER’S PROGRESS Evidence of problems Evidence of frustration, distraction or stress Stagnation in the learning process The level of communication within the relationship The level of dependence/independence in the relationship Absences Ease of undertaking learning activities Engagement in the learning process
