IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE APPLICATIONS PROCESS FOR THE GENERAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND SKILLS (GPRLS) SCHEME ANNOUNCED. THE SCHEME WILL BE ADMINSTERED BY THE INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING FOLLOWING THE CLOSURE OF STANDARDS VERIFICATION UK ON 31 MARCH 2011. VISIT THE GPRLS HOMEPAGE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION
When you have completed your application you may wish to consider the following points:
Have you provided evidence that demonstrates application of knowledge and skills? For example, ‘Whst did you learn from …and how have you applied it to your work?’
Have you given responses which relate directly to the questions, whether on subejct knowledge, learning theory, application of knowledge and skills etc?
Have you ensured that the learner, effective learning and the creation of suitable conditions are central to your responses?
Have you given enough information for the adjudicators to make their decisions?
Have you fully answered and addressed all the requirements for each task?
Characteristics of successful and unsuccessful applicants
Successful Applicants
Unsuccessful Applicants
Consistent and regular CPD – including subject specificDemonstrates a high level of subject knowledge and subject specific pedagogyStrong learner-centred approach, showing commitment and enthusiasm
Clear evidence with supporting statements about knowledge, understanding and pratice
Respond to tasks using the Guidance to Applicants
Analytical, critically evaluative approach with examples drawn from personal experiences
Application of knowledge and skills to practice
Unable to demonstrate currency of practiceMisunderstood/failed to address the question or taskNo up to date record of CPD
Evidence cited but not substantiated
Failed to address a task or partially completed a task
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Points for Consideration
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE APPLICATIONS PROCESS FOR THE GENERAL PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND SKILLS (GPRLS) SCHEME ANNOUNCED. THE SCHEME WILL BE ADMINSTERED BY THE INSTITUTE FOR LEARNING FOLLOWING THE CLOSURE OF STANDARDS VERIFICATION UK ON 31 MARCH 2011. VISIT THE GPRLS HOMEPAGE TO FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION
When you have completed your application you may wish to consider the following points:
Characteristics of successful and unsuccessful applicants
Successful Applicants
Unsuccessful Applicants
Clear evidence with supporting statements about knowledge, understanding and pratice
Respond to tasks using the Guidance to Applicants
Analytical, critically evaluative approach with examples drawn from personal experiences
Application of knowledge and skills to practice
Evidence cited but not substantiated
Failed to address a task or partially completed a task
Referees not chosen/advised properly
No evidence of reflective practice
Incorrect use of terminology
Too many bullet points