PTS

Objective

At the end of the session, you should be able to:

• Identify parts of competency-based learning module

• List procedure in preparing instruction sheets

• Prepare Information Sheet, Task/Operation/Job Sheet and Performance Criteria Checklist

Introduction

Competency-Based Learning Module refers to the print-based materials used by learners during the training process. Preparing it is essential in transferring knowledge and skills.

To come up an effective training material, consider the audience and the use of the materials. Thus, we anchor our materials on adult learning principles and learning style preference.

If you find yourself struggling in writing, you may find Robert Gagne’s Nine Events of Instruction useful in providing structured approach in preparing and developing your materials.

Key Elements of Competency-Based Learning Module

Competency-Based Learning Module refers to the print-based instructional materials used as guide in learning workplace activities. Preparing print-based instructional materials allows you to practice your creativity, thus modifying the pages and its appearance are allowed.

Listed are the key elements of competency-based learning module:

1. Preliminary Pages

   1. Front page

   2. How to use this learning material is learning guide that contains direction on how to use the printed material.

   3. Module Content contains list of parts of learning module; known as table of contents.

2. Instruction Sheets per Learning Outcome
   
   

   1. Information Sheet is used to provide and transfer required knowledge-based information needed to achieve learning outcomes.

   2. Self-Check with Answer/Model Key provides immediate feedback of trainees’ progress.

   3. Task Sheet is used for teaching a single basic task.

   4. Operation Sheet is used for teaching a single basic operation with the use of a particular tool or equipment.

   5. Job Sheet is designed to give instruction to complete a specific work or job.

   6. Performance Criteria Checklist is used together with task sheet, job sheet and operation sheet to document presence or absence of knowledge, skills and attitude.

   7. Optional Instruction Sheets :

      • Assignment Sheet includes problems to be solved, questions to be answered or reading to be done.

      • Experiment sheet is useful in the lab to aid students in performing tests or trial problems to demonstrate scientific principles.

      • Project Planning Sheet is used in industrial arts and exploratory courses that allows for much more student participation in planning than does the job sheet and used to outline a personal project to be completed in the lab.

      • Worksheet is a printed form that is filled in the process of gathering data or solving problems.

Developing CBLM

Factors to Consider in Developing CBLM

In developing learning materials, trainer often focus on what the curriculum asks for, even if there are number of factors to consider. Note that there are various factors to consider in developing CBLM.

Factors to Consider in Developing CBLM:

1. Principles of Competency-Based Training

2. Competency-Based Curriculum or Training Regulations, giving great consideration to Dimensions of Competency

3. Trainees Characteristics which includes Characteristics of Adult Learners, Learning Styles, and Socio-cultural Background

4. Availability of the books and other references

5. Capability of the learning materials developer

Competency Based Training (CBT) is characterized as individualized and self-paced, and this is made possible through the use of self-paced learning materials with which learners study on their own at their own pace. Some of the principles of competency-based training are as follows:

• Learning is based on competency required in a workplace.

• Training is geared toward performance activities.

• Criteria in assessing are based on workplace standard.

• Assessment uses actual performance or evidence related to work requirement.

Reason for Using CBLM in Training

The efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of Competency-Based Training is dependent on the quality of the learning materials. A well-designed CBLM must support the CBT principles such as:

Learning is self-paced. CBLM is designed to be self-paced. It is devised to guide students to learn what needs to be learner and how to learn it.

Learning is student-centered. CBLM is contrived to provide information to the trainee on how to access the necessary theoretical inputs. Teacher intervention is reduced encouraging self-reliance on the part of the student.

Develop learning mastery. With the learning materials at his disposal, the learner has the opportunity to repeatedly practice a task until mastery is attained. There is immediate feedback on achievement of learning. CBLM employs a feedback mechanism. The feedback informs the learner or instructor if the learner is ready to proceed to the next learning level.

Training is well-planned. In developing CBLM, planning is necessary to make the material effective and efficient. This reduces the possibility of missing a necessary underpinning knowledge.

Preparing Information Sheet

Information Sheet is a form of instruction sheet used to provide and transfer knowledge-based information needed to achieve learning outcomes. Information could be about new procedure, technique or technical data needed to do an assigned job. The trainer should prepare the sheet if there are no resources available.

Parts of information Sheet:

A) Learning Objectives

It defines the expected aim as the result of instruction. It contains a verb and an object. Verb refers to the action intended while the object describes the knowledge expected to acquire.

Example: Know* what are the components of the learning module or CBLM

Better: Identify the components of the competency-based learning module.

* Avoid using ‘know’, ‘understand’, ‘learn’ and other verbs that are too broad. Choose appropriate verb using Bloom’s Taxonomy of Objectives.

B) Introduction or Overview

It presents the general idea of the lesson and contains the relevance of the topic to the job role or description. It also integrates previous, current, and next learning content.

C) Body or Text

It contains knowledge and skills needed to develop certain skills.

Guidelines in Preparing Information Sheet:

• Information should be recent, precise, and suitable to the interest and reading level of the students.

• Make the information sheet eye-catching and easy to read. The layout, illustration and reproduction should be clear and attractive in appearance. This sheet, commonly used in self-paced learning, should persuade trainees to read and comprehend the material.

• Supplement words with illustration and diagram for clarity

• The material used should be usable and easy to file, and then have it punched for filing purposes.

• Acknowledge the sources of information. Note on the sheet if much of the material is taken from it because doing this will prevent plagiarism (or use others’ ideas without giving credit to the author).

Self-Check and Model Answer

Self-Check Test is a formative assessment tool that provides immediate feedback of trainees’ progress. It is usually answered at the end of every information sheets; followed by its corresponding model/answer key for self-assessment.

Self-Check Test has no recommended number of items and or specified test type. Its preparation will be further discussed in the lesson ‘Preparing Assessment Instruments’.