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Developing competition briefs

Developing competition briefs. Workshop. Aims. Develop a shared understanding of what makes a good competition brief Develop approaches to reviewing competition briefs Consider how to support colleagues in reviewing and improving briefs. Workshop agenda. Introduction

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Developing competition briefs

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  1. Developing competition briefs Workshop

  2. Aims • Develop a shared understanding of what makes a good competition brief • Develop approaches to reviewing competition briefs • Consider how to support colleagues in reviewing and improving briefs

  3. Workshop agenda • Introduction • Paired work sharing strengths and areas for improvement in the ‘horticulture’ competition brief, followed by pooling views • Discussion of the characteristics of good competition briefs • Paired work using the review sheet to identify strengths and areas for improvement in another competition brief (bricklaying or media make-up), followed by pooling views identifying areas for improvement • Consider how to support colleagues in reviewing and improving briefs

  4. Competition briefs • Necessary for mini-competitions in Masterclasses; but principles apply equally to other competitions • 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 and is basis for feedback on performance • What are the strengths and weaknesses of the horticulture competition brief against these two requirements?

  5. 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?

  6. 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?

  7. 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

  8. Resources • Guidance papers • Sample competition briefs to review, and commentaries • Bank of competition briefs - not exemplars - as used in Masterclasses with some improvements - source of ideas WorldSkills UK Competitions are delivered by the Skills Funding Agency, working with industry partners and the Devolved Administrations

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