1. LWA AMEP ACSF Workshop
2018
LWA is a contracted supplier of assessment validation services, professional development workshops and quality assurance services under the Adult Migrant English Program funded by the Department of Education and Training.

2. Purpose New requirements of the contract
Introduce the ACSF
ACSF and Curriculum
ACSF and Assessment Tasks
ACSF and AMEP Reporting

3. AGENDA 8.30 – 9.00 Registration, on arrival tea and coffee 9.00 – 9.10
Welcome, introductions, overview and purpose of the day
SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION TO ACSF
KEY FEATURES
PRE LEVEL 1
9.30 – 10:30
SESSION 2: PA TASK SELECTION – REPORTING AGAINST THE ACSF
MAPPING CURRICULUM AND ACSF
10:30 – 11:00
ASSESSMENT TASK SELECTION
11.00 – 11.15
Morning tea
11.15 – 12:00
ASSESSMENT TASK COVERSHEET
12:00 – 12:50
SESSION 3: IA VIDEO: LEARNING AND ORAL COMMUNICATION
MODERATION
FEEDBACK
12.50 – 1.30
Lunch
1.30 – 2.45
ASSESSOR ANALYSIS
IA DISCUSSION
2.45 – 3.00
Afternoon tea
3.00 – 3.45
SESSION 4: STATE ISSUES DISCUSSION
3.45 – 4.00
Wrap up and evaluation forms

4. Session 1 Introduction to ACSF

5. Introduction to the ACSF
The ACSF usage in the AMEP focuses on:
Learning
Reading
Writing
Oral Communication

6. Key Features of the ACSF
ACSF Levels of Performance
ACSF PL 1 A
ACSF PL 1 B
ACSF 1
ACSF 2
ACSF 3
ACSF 4
ACSF 5
Performance Variables Grid
Support
Context
Text complexity
Task complexity

7. Key Features of the ACSF
Indicator
Indicator Descriptor
Performance Variables Grid
Focus Areas
Performance Features
Sample Activities

8. ACSF Pre Level 1 vs ACSF 1 - 5
ACSF Pre Level 1 describes performance of initial stages in language acquisition and current skills
ACSF 1 – 5 describes increases in further skills development

9. Key Features of Pre Level 1 – Learning PLA 1.01 and PLB 1.01
Indicator
Indicator Descriptor
Performance Variables Grid
Stages
Focus Areas
PLA Performance Features
PLB Performance Features

10. Pre Levels in AMEP
Client performance can be reported against PLA 1 and PLB 1 performance features
If the client does not show a sufficient range of PLA performance features, NYA PLA 1 performance is reported as NYA PLA 1

11. Session 2 PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF

12. PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF
Mapping Curriculum and ACSF
Assessment task selection
Assessment Task Coversheet

13. PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF
Mapping Curriculum and the ACSF

14. PA: Mapping Curriculum Against the ACSF
Curriculum Level
Module/Learning Outcome
Assessment Criteria
Conditions of Assessment
Range Statement/Resource Implications
ACSF
ACSF Level
Indicator/Indicator Descriptor
Performance Variables Grid
Focus Areas/ACSF Performance Features
Sample Activities

15. CSWE/ACSF Mapping – Writing PLB 1.06

16. ACSF/CSWE Mapping Writing PLB 1.06

17. ACSF/CSWE Mapping Writing PLB 1.06

18. Curriculum/ACSF Mapping
Note similarities between Curriculum requirements and ACSF
Note differences: performance features not covered in the Curriculum
Note differences: Curriculum requirements not covered in the ACSF

19. CSWE/ACSF Mapping Learning 2.01

20. CSWE/ACSF Mapping Learning 2.01

21. PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF Assessment Task Selection

22. Principles of Task Selection
Two tasks support ACSF indicator claims
Task pairing should cover a range of ACSF Performance Features

23. Task Pairing Activity Select the most appropriate pair of tasks
Writing 3.05 – 3 tasks (blue coversheet)
Look at the ACSF Performance Features covered
Choose the best pair of tasks to report a broad range of ACSF Performance Features

24. Write a Formal Letter / Email
Task Pairing Outcomes
Write a Narrative
Write a Formal Letter / or +
Complete a Complex Formatted text =
Indicator 3.05

25. AMEP Assessment Task Bank (ATB) – Task Pairing
A range of strategies for task pairing have been identified in the ATB Advice Document

26. ATB Advice Document with Sample Tasks

27. New ATB Task

28. New ATB Task

29. New ATB Task

30. PA Task Selection – Reporting against the ACSF Assessment Task Coversheet

31. Morning Tea

32. Assessment Task Coversheet
Select Tuition Stream
Indicators have to be recorded
Always indicate the type of assessment for each task
Both dates need to be recorded

33. Assessment Task Cover Sheet
Curriculum/unit/module/LO/element
Name of task has to be detailed
Provide Context details
Assessor analysis of client performance must be included for both tasks
Always provide the date
Refer to Formative/Summative assessment explanation if needed

34. IA Video: Learning and Oral Communication
Session 3
IA Video: Learning and Oral Communication

35. Moderation: Allocating ACSF Indicators Activity
Watch the video and notes client’s Learning and Oral Communication ACSF level
Discuss with your colleagues
Determine ACSF indicators awarded

36. IA Indicator Outcomes Learning: 1.01, 2.02
Oral Communication: 2.07, 2.08

37. Lunch

38. Assessor Analysis
2 models of assessor analysis on Govdex 1) ACSF Template Model 2) Performance Feature model

39. Assessor Analysis Activity
ACSF Template Model – Oral Communication 2.07: Fill in the “gaps” with evidence from the Interview Sheet

40. State issues discussion
Session 4
State issues discussion

41. PLEASE FILL IN YOUR EVALUATION FORM
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