RARPA

Bob Mackenzie

Aim

At the end of the course you will be able to use RARPA, for short courses, to evidence learners achievement and progression

Course Outline Pt1

• What is RARPA – Brief Intro

• RARPA is Excellent– You will be able to explain why we use RARPA

and enthuse others in its use

• The 5 Steps to RARPA– You will be able to list the 5 stages and

understand what evidence is required at each stage

Course Outline Pt2

• Paper work – ILP’s– You will be able to select a suitable ILP for your

courses

• Evidence of Learning– You will understand the importance of collecting

evidence to support the RARPA process

Achievement

To have succeeded at the course a delegate must have achieved 3 out of 4 of the group learning goals given on the ILP

RARPA

• Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement

• Originally intended for non-accredited courses

• Process is good for accredited courses too

• Everything must be aimed at improving the outcomes for learners

A Typical ILPName

Course RARPA

Date 14/7/10

To succeed the learner must achieve 3 out of 4 group learning objectives

Group Learning Objectives This Objective is Important to Me

Confidence Before

Confidence After

Attainment (Tutor Signature)

Learners will be able to explain why we use RARPA and enthuse others in its use

Learners will be able to list the 5 stages of RARPA and understand what evidence is required at each stage

Learners will be able to select a suitable ILP for their courses

Learners will understand the importance of collecting evidence to support the RARPA process

Additional Personal Objective

Tutor’s Comments

Short course ILP – 28/6/10 – v1.0

RARPA is Excellent

• Brain Storm- Why is RARPA excellent?

• Consider– Learners– Tutors– Curriculum managers– Stakeholders (HAFLS, OFSTED)

RARPA is Excellent for Learners & Tutors

• ILP clearly states lesson objectives

• Opportunity for celebrating achievement

• Allows learners to reflect on achievements

• Captures learners’ interests

• Tutors can track learners’ achievements

• Proof

RARPA is Excellent for Managers and Stakeholders

• Evidence of Achievement – feeds the Quality process

• Evidence of Good Teaching and Learning

• Initial Assessment

• Opportunities for IAG

• SAR & QIP

• Evidence of good return on investment

5 Stages of RARPA

http://slcresources4adultlearning.net/themes/assessment/rarpa_thefivestages.htm

Stage 1. Set aims appropriate to learners

Stage 2. Carry out initial assessment

Stage 3. Identify learning objectives

Stage 4. Record progress and achievement

Stage 5. End-of programme learner assessment

What evidence can we use at each stage?

• For each of the 5 stages – Write down why that stage is important – Write down where we might record evidence

• Course Literature• Enrolment Forms• ILP

• Tutor feedback forms• “Happy Sheets”• IAG Forms

Stage 1: Set Aims

• Why?– Allows learner to decide suitability of course

• How?– Pre-course literature– ILP’s if sent before course starts

Stage 2: Initial Assessment

• Why?– Allows organisation to ascertain suitability of

course– Allows provision of special support

• How?– Enrolment Form– May be verbal – check list– Self Assessment

Stage 3: Identify Learning Objectives

• Why?– Learners must have a clear idea of what they are

doing– Need to assess leaner's against objectives– Personal Goal allows customisation

• How?– ILP

Record progress and achievement

• Why?– Celebrate success– Written feedback can be reflected on

• How?– ILP– Learner journal– Tutor feedback sheet

End of programme assessment• Why?

– Celebrate success– Did the learner pass?– Quality indicator

• How?– Tutor sign off on ILP– Tutor feedback– Test/Quiz– Evidence

ILP’s

• Group Learning Objectives

• Must have a personal objective

• Captures Initial, Formative & Summative assessment

• Summative assessment (at least) must have tutor’s input

• Good place for some IAG

A Typical ILPName

Course RARPA

Date 14/7/10

To succeed the learner must achieve 3 out of 4 group learning objectives

Group Learning Objectives This Objective is Important to Me

Confidence Before

Confidence After

Attainment (Tutor Signature)

Learners will be able to explain why we use RARPA and enthuse others in its use

Learners will be able to list the 5 stages of RARPA and understand what evidence is required at each stage

Learners will be able to select a suitable ILP for their courses

Learners will understand the importance of collecting evidence to support the RARPA process

Additional Personal Objective

Tutor’s Comments

Short course ILP – 28/6/10 – v1.0

City Lit ILP

Excellence Gateway ILPMain Learning Objectives: Expected Achievement Date: Actual Achievement Date:

MA1. To maintain regular and punctual attendance at all sessions as requiredMA2. To develop job search skills and gain relevant work based experienceMA3. To complete relevant all qualification’s identified from learner aspirations

30/11/200430/11/2004(1) 20/9/04(2) TBC

Identified Qualification’s: Expected Achievement Date: Actual Achievement Date:

1. Basic Food Hygiene Certificate – Provider: Local College Provision (TBC) 20/9/2004

2. Learn direct access course (ICT) – Provider: Learn Direct TBC

Identified Targets Towards Learning Aims: (Informed from reviews and client contact)

Expected Outcome & Achievement Date:

Actual Achievement Date:

Review 1 (Date) : 14/9/20041. Produce up to date CV2. John has arrived late to placement three times he must ensure that he leaves earlier to arrive on time (Monitored for next 2 wks)3. John to continue attending job search sessions 4. John to attend one day basic food hygiene course on 20/9/04Targets (Continued)

Main Aim Ref

MA - 1MA - 1MA- 3MA - 2

Completed CV (13/9/04)

Confirmed punctuality (28/9/04)

Confirmed attendance (Ongoing)

Completion (20/09/04)

Expected Achievement Date:

Actual Achievement Date:

Dewsbury College

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Evidence of Learning

Self Evidence (Smileys)

Tutor Sign Off

Learner Work

Learner Work Before & After

What makes good evidence?

• Before and After

• One learner’s work (depends on objectives)

• Minimally intrusive

• Pictures & recordings may require permission

Discuss Suitable Evidence

• Basic Word Class

• Entry Level ESOL

• Confidence Class

• Watercolours

Summary

• RARPA is good for all in the education process

• Get everyone to “buy in”

• Collect Evidence of Learning

Resources

http://hafls.oaklands.ac.uk/

Hertfordshire Adult & Family Learning Service > RARPA Resources

Contact Jane Free for username and password. Jane.Free@hertscc.gov.uk

Extensions

SMART Targetshttp://usagso-sg.tripod.com/22_learning_objectives.pdf

• Specific - Be precise about what learners are going to do. • Measurable – How do you know the objective has been

achieved?• Achievable – is this too much for the learner? • Realistic - Do you learners have the resources to make the

objective happen (money, machines, materials, minutes)? • Timed - State when the learner will achieve the objective

When not to use ILP’s

• Taster – learners sign up for next course

• Entry level ESOL - ?

• “stealth” aim– Real aim on SOW– Evidence aim was achieved