Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Building Capacity through a Participatory Institutional Assessment tool

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning ACC Mission Establish partnerships Enhance community based work, learning, and research related to children and youth Develop and deliver educational resources For accredited distance programmes

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Methodology Integrate theory with practical application Based on experiential learning and social constructivist approaches Situated Supported Distance Learning

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Benchmarked Quality Next Step: Transition to Country Ownership Country Accreditation and scale up Ongoing collaboration in research and other developmental work.

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Original Transition Process Country Task team identify potential institutions Participatory Process – 1 day workshop with institution to introduce programme – 3 day workshop in SA – representatives from all institutions – Provision of all materials – can be adapted Mixed success

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning SA Workshop

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning ACC Developmental tool Enables Task Team and Institutions to assess their readiness Identify what is needed for the programme Clarify what resources will be required Decide on institution Mid-programme review

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Identified Key Elements for Quality Institutional Policy allows for distance delivery Institution has planning procedures Financial management and budgeting and fees cover required resources Institution can identify suitable academic staff and administrators Understands target learner group Capacity to recruit and select students from this group

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Key Elements Administration systems can handle distance requirements Technology to support the programme is available or can be obtained Systems and processes accommodate Learner Support Policies and structures can accommodate the assessment system

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Key Elements Quality Assurance procedures are in place and regular evaluation conducted Collaborative relationships exist or can be established to support programme in country An appropriate national body is identified through which programme can be accredited.

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Set against 10 Criteria 1.Policy Planning and Review 2.Financial Management 3.Staffing 4.Learners and Access 5.Programme Implementation

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Criteria 6. Assessment 7. Learner Support 8. Quality Assurance and Evaluation 9. Collaboration and Partnerships 10. Programme Approval and Accreditation

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Indicators within Criteria 3.2 There are written job descriptions and deliverables for each position 3.3 All teaching staff are ethically appointed to the position and suitably qualified 3.4Remunerations is appropriate to the work performed within the institutions established pay grades 3.5Arrangements are in place for proper training of academic and support staff in the critical aspects of distance learning including learner support

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Participatory Process Institution forms team to complete tool and gather evidence with a member of the Country Task Team Reviewed by ACC or REPSSI Collaboratively form a development plan based on strengths and gaps

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning

Plan Criteria: Indicator: Task Time Line WhoWill do what Evaluation Measure 1. 2.

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning Key Learnings Tool is useful for identifying gaps More detailed plans need to be developed Closer monitoring of developed plans Enhanced training for Academic staff – 3 days not enough

Enhancing capacity in the Child & Youth sector through situated supported distance learning New Transition Process Form Agreements with identified institutions Undertake Assessments and develop plan 4 Day orientation and academic training Ongoing Monitoring of Plan Mid-Programme Review using tool Closing meeting at end of programme