LWA AMEP ACSF Workshop 2018 LWA is a

LWA AMEP ACSF Workshop 2018 LWA is a contracted supplier of assessment validation services, professional development workshops and quality assurance services under the Adult Migrant English Program funded by the Department of Education and Training.

Purpose New requirements of the contract • Introduce the ACSF • ACSF and Curriculum • ACSF and Assessment Tasks • ACSF and AMEP Reporting

AGENDA 8. 30 – 9. 00 Registration, on arrival tea and coffee 9. 00 – 9. 10 Welcome, introductions, overview and purpose of the day 9. 00 - 9. 30 SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION TO ACSF 9. 30 – 10: 30 KEY FEATURES PRE LEVEL 1 SESSION 2: PA TASK SELECTION – REPORTING AGAINST THE ACSF 10: 30 – 11: 00 MAPPING CURRICULUM AND ACSF SESSION 2: PA TASK SELECTION – REPORTING AGAINST THE ACSF ASSESSMENT TASK SELECTION 11. 00 – 11. 15 Morning tea 11. 15 – 12: 00 SESSION 2: PA TASK SELECTION – REPORTING AGAINST THE ACSF 12: 00 – 12: 50 ASSESSMENT TASK COVERSHEET SESSION 3: IA VIDEO: LEARNING AND ORAL COMMUNICATION MODERATION FEEDBACK 12. 50 – 1. 30 Lunch 1. 30 – 2. 45 SESSION 3: IA VIDEO: LEARNING AND ORAL COMMUNICATION ASSESSOR ANALYSIS IA DISCUSSION 2. 45 – 3. 00 Afternoon tea 3. 00 – 3. 45 SESSION 4: STATE ISSUES DISCUSSION 3. 45 – 4. 00 Wrap up and evaluation forms 3

Session 1 Introduction to ACSF 4

Introduction to the ACSF The ACSF usage in the AMEP focuses on: �Learning �Reading �Writing �Oral Communication 5

Key Features of the ACSF Levels of Performance ACSF PL 1 A ACSF PL 1 B ACSF 1 ACSF 2 ACSF 3 ACSF 4 ACSF 5 Performance Variables Grid Support Context Text complexity Task complexity 6

Indicator Key Features of the ACSF Indicator Descriptor Performance Variables Grid Focus Areas Performance Features Sample Activities 7

ACSF Pre Level 1 vs ACSF 1 - 5 �ACSF Pre Level 1 describes performance of initial stages in language acquisition and current skills �ACSF 1 – 5 describes increases in further skills development 8

Key Features of Pre Level 1 – Learning PLA 1. 01 and PLB 1. 01 Indicator Descriptor Performance Variables Grid Stages Focus Areas PLA Performance Features PLB Performance Features 9

Pre Levels in AMEP �Client performance can be reported against PLA 1 and PLB 1 performance features �If the client does not show a sufficient range of PLA performance features, NYA PLA 1 performance is reported as NYA PLA 1 10

Session 2 PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF 11

PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF �Mapping Curriculum and ACSF �Assessment task selection �Assessment Task Coversheet 12

PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF Mapping Curriculum and the ACSF 13

PA: Mapping Curriculum Against the ACSF Curriculum Level ACSF Level Module/Learning Outcome Indicator/Indicator Descriptor Assessment Criteria Performance Variables Grid Conditions of Assessment Focus Areas/ACSF Performance Features Range Statement/Resource Implications Sample Activities 14

CSWE/ACSF Mapping – Writing PLB 1. 06 15

ACSF/CSWE Mapping Writing PLB 1. 06 16

ACSF/CSWE Mapping Writing PLB 1. 06 17

Curriculum/ACSF Mapping �Note similarities between Curriculum requirements and ACSF �Note differences: performance features not covered in the Curriculum �Note differences: Curriculum requirements not covered in the ACSF 18

CSWE/ACSF Mapping Learning 2. 01 19

CSWE/ACSF Mapping Learning 2. 01 20

PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF Assessment Task Selection 21

Principles of Task Selection ØTwo tasks support ACSF indicator claims ØTask pairing should cover a range of ACSF Performance Features 22

Task Pairing Activity �Select the most appropriate pair of tasks Writing 3. 05 – 3 tasks (blue coversheet) �Look at the ACSF Performance Features covered �Choose the best pair of tasks to report a broad range of ACSF Performance Features 23

Task Pairing Outcomes Write a Formal Letter / Email or + Complete a Complex Formatted text = Indicator 3. 05 Write a Narrative 24

AMEP Assessment Task Bank (ATB) – Task Pairing A range of strategies for task pairing have been identified in the ATB Advice Document 25

ATB Advice Document with Sample Tasks 26

New ATB Task 27

New ATB Task 28

New ATB Task 29

PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF Assessment Task Coversheet 30

Morning Tea 31

Assessment Task Coversheet Select Tuition Stream Indicators have to be recorded Always indicate the type of assessment for each task Both dates need to be recorded 32

Assessment Task Cover Sheet Curriculum/unit/module /LO/element Name of task has to be detailed Provide Context details Assessor analysis of client performance must be included for both tasks Always provide the date Refer to Formative/Summative assessment explanation if needed 33

Session 3 IA Video: Learning and Oral Communication 34

Moderation: Allocating ACSF Indicators Activity Watch the video and notes client’s Learning and Oral Communication ACSF level �Discuss with your colleagues �Determine ACSF indicators awarded 35

IA Indicator Outcomes �Learning: 1. 01, 2. 02 �Oral Communication: 2. 07, 2. 08 36

Lunch

Assessor Analysis 2 models of assessor analysis on Govdex 1) ACSF Template Model 2) Performance Feature model 38

Assessor Analysis Activity ACSF Template Model – Oral Communication 2. 07: Fill in the “gaps” with evidence from the Interview Sheet 39

Session 4 State issues discussion 40

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