Help with Witness Testimonies!

[Soph]

Hi everyone,

I am new to silkysteps so please bare with me!

I am studying STLS level 3 QCF and am currently on Unit 5 but am struggling! I have a placement in a reception class and have to have witness testimonies for this unit but there are so many of them!

The ones i am stuck on are:

5.3.4 Demonstrate ways of encouraging learners to take responsibility for their own learning
I know that it is asking open questions and encouraging them to decide what activities they want to partake in but i don't know how i can actually DO this so that my class teacher can write it down as i do it.

5.2.2 Develop and adapt resources to meet the needs of learners
Same with this one. We have a child with a broken arm who you would expect needs some extra help with activities such as lego etc but she seems to be coping really well and doesn't really need any extra help so i don't know how i can get a witness testimony for this!!!

Any help to point me in the right direction would be much appreciated. I am stuck at a dead end at the moment.

If anybody needs help with any of the first 4 Units i will be happy to help as i have had my first 3 signed off and am waiting for Unit 4 to come back.

Thanks in advance!

[helsbels71]

Dear Soph, sorry you are struggling with these final two, all the best to you. I have only just started my course and am struggling even to know where to start at all!!! SO if you are still able to help as offered with anything in the first 4 units id be so greatful. When I get an idea of what sort of things I need to set as tasks maybe I can help you in return? Regards Helen

[tutu]

the usual protocol is you give your teacher the assessment criteria and SHE has to decide if and when she has seen this then write about it.
she will see the first one regularly when you are empowering children asking the, open questions supporting them in their choices etc.

the second will be as you ay but more usually with language based activities BUT it is for your teacher to assess when you have doe them and to write it up

[Soph]

Hi Helen,

Sorry for the late reply, I have been very busy with my full time office job and my voluntary work in school! Just about have enough time to fit my course in on a Sunday!

Yes, i would be more than happy to help with any questions you have on the first four units. Can i ask, is it the Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 QCF that you are doing? And is it home study based with a work placement?

It is interesting to speak to someone who is actually doing the same course as you rather than those who just THINK they know what you are doing!

I am currently on Unit 5 now and seem to be sailing through :)

[Ruthierhyme]

http://www.silkysteps.com/forum/showthread.php?t=18547

Originally Posted by Soph

Yes, i would be more than happy to help with any questions you have on the first four units. Can i ask, is it the Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools Level 3 QCF that you are doing? And is it home study based with a work placement?

It is interesting to speak to someone who is actually doing the same course as you rather than those who just THINK they know what you are doing!

I am currently on Unit 5 now and seem to be sailing through :)

Hi, the requirement for direct observations in the workplace might be a 'greyed area that course providers have between the NQF and QCF qualifications.

About STL level 3, about the QCF childcare level 3 on cache & the level 3 NQF if you scroll down to the lower part of those pages you'll see the differences in the career/job titles that each offers access to once the qualification has been completed.

xx

[laylamarts1]

hi i am also doing the level 3 qcf supporting teaching and learning in schools and i am stuck on task 3 any help would be great and if i can help you in anyway please ask. xx

[Soph]

Hi laylamart, I am on my final unit now so nearly completed the course, finally! Of course, just let me know what you are stuck on and I will try my best to help :)