Teaching functional skills Introduction

Teaching functional skills – Modules 1 and 2 Introduction 1 Objectives for day >Prepare functional skills CPD modules 1 and 2 >Confirm some key features of functional skills pedagogy >Consider e-learning for modules one and two >Clarify evaluation and data capture >Identify next steps

Teaching functional skills – Modules 1 and 2 Introduction 2 Outcomes for day >CPD modules 1 and 2 prepared for delivery >Key features of functional skills pedagogy highlighted >E-learning reviewed >Evaluation and data capture clarified >Next steps with milestones agreed

Teaching functional skills – Modules 1 and 2 Introduction 3 The four core modules for schools Autumn term 2008 Teaching functional skills: From building to applying skills Within real, purposeful and relevant contexts Teaching functional skills: Assessing progress From Entry level to Level 1 Spring term 2009

Teaching functional skills – Modules 1 and 2 Introduction 4 The folder >Modules contain generic and subject sessions (generic sessions printed once) >Module 1: generic sessions are Introduction and session 4 (Plenary and next steps) >Module 2: all sessions generic except session 4 >Order of materials: presenters’ notes generic and English, maths, ICT; handouts; presentation slides >Any subject handouts occur in sequence English, mathematics and ICT >Mathematics and ICT delegates may wish to place Module 1 session 4 (Plenary and next steps) at the end of their respective subject sessions