Outcome 3 Support learning activities

3.1 select and demonstrate learning support strategies to meet the needs of learners.

3.2 explain how social organisation and relationships may affect the learning process.

303.3.2 Evidence task

Reflect on classes and students/pupils who you support. Describe the dynamics of the groups they are in. Comment on what makes a difference to the learning, focus and behaviour of the students/pupils e.g.

• Small
• Large
• Mixed ability
• Streamed
• Mixed gender
• Single sex

Contrast two lessons or groups you support in. It may be that you support the same pupils/students in different classes.

Think also about the style of teaching and learning in the classes and how the teacher relates to the students/pupils.

What helps the learning process and what can get in the way? 

3.3 give attention to learners in a way that balances the needs of individuals and the group as awhole.

3.4 demonstrate ways of encouraging learners to take responsibility for their own learning.

3.5 demonstrate ways of supporting learners to develop:

a) literacy skills

b) numeracy skills

c) ICT skills

d) problem solving skills.

3.6 explain the sorts of problems that might occur when supporting learning activities and how to deal with these.