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Developing competition briefs

Developing competition briefs. CPD2d How to use this resource : To develop and enhance skills in the design and assessment of skills competition briefs for vocational teachers and trainers. Aims. Identify what makes a good competition brief. Begin to brainstorm ideas for a competition brief

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Developing competition briefs

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  1. Developing competition briefs CPD2d How to use this resource: To develop and enhance skills in the design and assessment of skills competition briefs for vocational teachers and trainers

  2. Aims • Identify what makes a good competition brief. • Begin to brainstorm ideas for a competition brief • Consider how to continue to prepare for CPD events

  3. Competition briefs • Two broad requirements: - Clear and simply expressed task which provides realistic challenge - Marking scheme which sets clear standards and leads to fair and reliable judgements basis for feedback on performance • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the horticulture competition brief against these two requirements?

  4. Competition task • Is it clearly stated? Are the expected outcomes clear? • Is the task achievable by most competitors in the time available? • Is the target level specific? • Is the task challenging but realistic? • Does the task include important aspects? Process as well as technical skills? • Are conditions for the competition clearly set out? • Are competitors clear about what they will be judged on and the relative weighting?

  5. Marking scheme • Marking schemes for judges and competitors consistent? • Expected standards of performance clearly set out? • Balance between objective and subjective elements right? • Reliability of subjective marking? Can marks be awarded reliably from the descriptors? What arrangements for ensuring fairness and reliability? • Marking scheme manageable and easily understood? • Weighting of marks reflects difficulty/importance? • Mark scheme provides a good basis for feedback?

  6. Supporting the developing and improvement of competition briefs • Encourage development in teams. • Facilitate review of briefs within and across vocational areas, encouraging use of a systematic set of questions. • Act as an objective reviewer. • Set a timetable for development, review and refinement of briefs; allow enough time. • Identify areas for improvement as questions for specialists ie challenge and apply coaching approaches. • Ensure feedback from competitors and judges.

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