Planning learning The New Learning Needs Analysis Tool

Planning learning: The New Learning Needs Analysis Tool

Current issues “I don’t see how the responses I put in relate to my real-world learning. ” “There aren’t that many touchpoints for this to be discussed with my supervisor. ” “It’s too long and clunky to use. ” “I have learning goals I would like to achieve, but having to select outcomes from the curriculum is too restrictive. ” “The self-evaluation ratings are not meaningful. How do I know if I’m ‘Satisfactory’ or ‘Excellent’? ” Icon credits: Gregor Cresnar, Iyikon, Delwar Hossain, Gan Khoon Lay, Rrflor

The revised LNA The College has listened and taken into consideration member feedback. The revised Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) will be released on 19 September 2017. The revised LNA is: Relevant: Trainees can input what they want to achieve in their own words through free-text learning goals. Evaluation ratings are now consistent with the Entrustable Professional Activity rating scale, which is based on levels of supervision (Be present and observe to Provide supervision) Collaborative: Supervisors and Trainees complete the form together following a discussion about learning needs, gaps, options for learning, resources and support. The new LNA also supports additional supervisors who may be involved in the Trainee’s progress Simplified: The new LNA follows a streamlined structure, a more user-friendly interface, improved instructions, additional information and examples to help the Trainee complete the form Automated: Forms are pre-filled with trainees’ details when available, saving time and preventing errors from occurring 3

The revised LNA is relevant Set goals The LNA is an important tool that supports the Learning and Assessment Cycle for Trainees and their Supervisors. The tool provides a way for the Trainee to guide and track their progress as they move through the cycle. It has been modified to better support the steps indicated in the cycle. Learn and gather evidence Reflect and prepare Make evidencebased judgement 4

The revised LNA is collaborative The new LNA requires and encourages increased collaboration between Trainees, Supervisors, and other colleagues by facilitating planning for learning at the start of the rotation. Learning is optimised by ensuring: • Realistic expectations are set • Activities are planned to reach the identified goal/s • Time and resources used efficiently • Further development is identified to ensure continuous improvement, progression and growth.

How the LNA fits into the planning process 1. Assess learning needs 2. Develop SMART goals and objectives 4. Choose assessment methods 3. Link goals with activities 5. Set dates for progress review and feedback 6. Document (LNA / Learning Contract) 6

The revised LNA is simplified and automated The new format allows for an improved user experience.

Demonstration • Please refer to the New LNA Screen Walkthrough PDF.

Transition plan When will we see the new LNA format? - The revised LNA will be available for all LNAs created from 19 September 2017 - Incomplete LNAs assigned to the 2017 Training Year will be automatically transitioned to the new format Which LNAs will stay in the old format? - Previously completed LNAs will retain the old format - Incomplete LNAs assigned to 2016 or earlier will remain in the old format 9

Questions? • You can find information on how to use the new LNA tool on the RACP website or on the training portals. • If you have any questions, please contact the College via memberservices@racp. edu. au or on 1300 697 227 (AU) or 0508 697 227 (NZ). 10