Learning Outcome: 1. Be Able To Develop Resources To Meet Learning And Development Needs

A. Agree on the needs of learners for whom resources are being developed:

• Discuss barriers to learning, including learning preferences.
• Identify and discuss the impact of barriers to learning.
• Consider the legislative and organizational requirements, as well as health, safety, and welfare equality and inclusion requirements, when developing resources.
• Discuss the representation of cultural differences in resources.
• Explore methods to adapt resources to accommodate specific learning difficulties and disabilities.

B. Prepare resources for the delivery of learning and development:

• Identify your own health and safety responsibilities.
• Discuss how legislation impacts resource design.
• Evaluate the strengths and limitations of a range of resources.
• Consider how to represent cultural differences in resources.
• Explore strategies to adapt resources for learners with specific learning difficulties and disabilities.

C. Plan adaptations and use of technology within resources to meet learning and development needs:

• Discuss how resources should be planned with learners` capabilities in mind.
• Analyze how the capabilities of the resource developer can impact resource design.

D. Prepare guidance to assist those using learning and development resources:

• Discuss methods to provide guidance for other learning professionals using your resources, including through lesson planning, scheme of works, or guidance manuals.

E. Evaluate the suitability of resources for learning and development:

• Discuss methods to gather feedback from a range of suitable sources (e.g., learners, tutors, awarding bodies) using written, verbal, and non-verbal communication, meetings, and sharing of good practice.

Learning Outcome: 2. Understand Principles Underpinning Development And Preparation Of Resources For Learning And Development

A. Explain principles underpinning resource selection and development:

• Consider existing resources when selecting and developing new ones.
• Discuss factors such as financial constraints, cost of development, and the purpose of the resource.

B. Analyze factors important when developing and preparing resources, conforming to national legislation and organizational policies:

• Consider equality and diversity legislation.
• Take into account learning preferences and cultural differences, avoiding stereotypes.

C. Evaluate the contribution of technology to the development of learning and development resources:

• Discuss how technology can be used for resource design.
• Consider the benefits and limitations of technological resources in your area of specialization.