Develop and apply understanding of theory and effective practice in adult learning
URN: CLDAL17
Business Sectors (Suites): Adult Learning
Developed by: CLD Standards Council Scotland
Approved on:
2023
Overview
This standard is about developing your knowledge base of theories, concepts, techniques, models of effective practice and contextual information and relevant professional codes of practice/conduct - and using them to improve your own role and practice.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- develop understanding of theories, concepts, models and techniques relevant to own role and area of expertise
- apply understanding of theory, concepts and effective practice in adult learning to own practice
- tailor and adapt models and techniques to own role and practice
draw upon contextual knowledge and resources to inform practice
keep own knowledge base and practice up to date
- continually review own practice based on developments in theory, concepts, models, techniques and approaches to effective practice
- share effective practice with other practitioners
- promote inclusivity, diversity and equality of opportunity and challenge discriminatory practices
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- sources of relevant theories, concepts, models and techniques and how to access them
- the range of topics you need to consider when developing and applying theory and effective practice in your role
- sources of contextual information and how to access them
- ways to evaluate theories, concepts, models, techniques and contextual information for their usefulness and applicability
- the contribution of evidence based practice to the development of theories, models, concepts and techniques
- the purpose and application of research, reflection, self- evaluation and peer review in developing own practice
- the learners, groups and networks you can work with to improve your own and others' understanding of theory and practice and how to build relationships with them
- the boundaries and limits of own professional expertise
- legal, organisational and policy requirements relevant to your role and the activities being carried out
- relevant ethical principles and codes of professional ethical practice and the consequences of not adhering to them
- the boundaries of confidentiality, when it is appropriate to disclose confidential information to others and the processes required
- measures to safeguard young people and vulnerable adults
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Resources
This covers any physical or human resource that supports the adult learning process and could include technical equipment, IT-based resources, buildings, sources of specialist knowledge, local assets.
Links To Other NOS
External Links
Version Number
1
Indicative Review Date
2028
Validity
Current
Status
Original
Originating Organisation
N/A
Original URN
N/A
Relevant Occupations
Adult Learning Worker
SOC Code
Keywords
adult learning