Training harmonisation and learning pathway project

Following the development of the Draft Competencies Framework and the review of the existing courses and participant feedback, we have now developed the draft Learning Pathway.  So, what is a ‘learning pathway’ and how does it relate to training courses? Review the draft Learning Pathway Consultation paper and watch the explanatory video clip to explain the material.

Please provide responses to the following questions:

1. What opportunities does this draft Learning Pathway present to you?
2. What have we missed? What should be added?
3. How does the draft Learning Pathway contribute to advancing the P2/engagement practice?
4. What other comments do you have?

Assumptions and Principles 

What are the fundamental principles and assumptions that will guide the design of the integrated pathway? In order to build an outline of the integrated learning pathway and topics for curriculum we established some principles and assumptions: 

A. The new curriculum builds on the best of the past and designs for the future of the practice 

B. Knowledge, skills and abilities are developed progressively to equip professionals over time 

C. Different learners (and the market) have different needs and motivations 

D. Regions, learners, trainers and the market are supported with a variety of delivery options 

E. Market and practice growth should not be constrained by a ‘5 days’ training model 

F. Assessment of learning could be an option for those looking for a more formal certificate 

G. Selecting an entry point and program of study empowers learners with choice and flexibility 

H. A Recognition of Prior Learning framework would help participants to identify their entry point 

3.   Which of the principles resonate with you? Why? 

4. Which of the principles do you have questions or concerns about? Why? 

5. What would you change or add to the principles? 

Program areas for the integrated Learning Pathway 

After reviewing and building on the draft competencies and their levels of progression, we developed five key areas of focus for learning. We are referring to them as program areas. 

Please review the proposed program areas in the materials before responding to the questions below.  

1.  Thinking about the program areas and the learning opportunities they present prospective participants (who may be people new to IAP2 through to skilled practitioners):

a.    What opportunities do you think might be presented by the program areas in the learning pathway? 

b.    What challenges do you think might be presented by the program areas in the learning pathway? 

2.   How can we describe or present the program areas so they are more inclusive for diverse learners? 

3.    Do you have suggestions or ideas for ways we could refine or improve the program areas for the learning pathway? 

Topics for courses in each of the program areas 

We have outlined Core Learning Outcomes for each program area and, based on those outcomes, we have proposed topics for curriculum (at the Emerging Level.) 

These suggested topics aren’t modules or courses – they could be shaped into modules that are then put together into courses. 

Topics for curriculum are at the Emerging Level. Different topics for courses will be identified at the Developing and Advanced Levels. 

You can review the proposed topics in this material before responding to the questions. 

1.    What are your initial thoughts or reactions about these topics for courses? 

2.    How well do these topics present an inclusive learning pathway for diverse learners? What should we change or adjust? 

3.    When you consider the Emerging Level of competency, what would you add or change to the topics for curriculum? 

4.    When you think about the Emerging Level of competency, what topics do you think are essential or most important to learn? 

5.    Do you have suggestions or ideas for how we could refine or improve the topics for curriculum at the Emerging Level?

What's next and additional input

You can continue to provide input on the development of the integrated Learning Pathway until May 18, 2020, via IAP2's LetsTalk pages. 

 Next steps include: 

• mapping all existing courses onto the integrated Learning Pathway 
• developing course outlines and learning materials for the Emerging Level curriculum 
• developing high level curriculum descriptions for Developing and Advanced levels of training. 

1.    What other thoughts or input do you want to share? 

2.    What questions do you need answers to? 

After reviewing the Draft Competency Framework, please provide your response to the following question:

How can the Draft Competency Framework be improved?

As the new IAP2 global curriculum is being developed, we welcome you to join a group conversation about the core models that make up "The IAP2 Way”.

Defining these guiding principles is critical for the development of the harmonized training to “build on the best of the past and grow for the future of the practice”.

To support the conversation about the guiding principles that should underpin the content for our new global IAP2 curriculum, we have created some materials that we are hoping you might look at.

Please click here to read and listen to background information about the current models and principles of IAP2, paying specific attention to the models that you might not already be familiar with.

At a recent series of focus groups we guided participants through the following topics with the following aims:

• Honour and acknowledge all of the core models that form the essence of "The IAP2 Way” to date;
• Engage in a collaborative conversation to identify the challenges or tensions that may exist between            these models; and
• Gather insights and ideas about growing for the future of the practice, identifying the essence of "The        IAP2 Way" to move us forward in global curriculum development.

Please click here to view the pdf version of the presentation.

Specific questions include:

What do we want to celebrate about The IAP2 Way?

How has The IAP2 Way served the practice?

What challenges have you felt or seen with The IAP2 Way?

What will the future need from The IAP2 way?

Where might we need to adapt or adjust to meet the needs of the future of the practice?

What insights and wisdom can you contribute to bringing that future to life?

Using these focus questions please share your thoughts in our forum to help us move forward with the IAP2 global curriculum.

After reviewing The IAP2 Way background material (see above),  please provide your response to the following question:

What current models, definitions and approaches should we celebrate about The IAP2 Way?

After reviewing The IAP2 Way background material (see above),  please provide your response to the following question:

How has The IAP2 Way served the practice?

After reviewing The IAP2 Way background material (see above),  please provide your response to the following question:

What challenges have you felt or seen with The IAP2 Way?