1. Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning Units 002 and 009 Nichola Evans 1

2. Learning Outcomes By the end of the session you should be able to:  Identify the literacy and numeracy opportunities within a lesson.  Recognise the different abilities of students at different literacy/ numeracy levels.  Identify ways to differentiate tasks to suit students’ literacy/ numeracy levels.  Use a marking crib sheet to standardise literacy marking across the college.  Recognise the importance of teaching Essential Skills to curriculum students. Nichola Evans2

3. The BKSB Process Initial assessment Diagnostic assessment (at level indicated by initial assessment) Free writing exercise Any tutor can access a student’s BKSB results. Nichola Evans3

4. Essential Skills Wales (ESW) Communication Application of Number ICT Levels: Entry Level 1 – Level 4 Nichola Evans4

5. Communication / Literacy Reading Writing Speaking & Listening Nichola Evans5

6. Reading Reading materials should be differentiated to suit the different literacy abilities of students. Ideas for entry level literacy students include:  Providing simple hand outs on a topic  Providing suitable reading materials for students (simplified where needed)  Setting questions on reading materials Nichola Evans6

7. Reading Strategies Students should be encouraged to use a range of strategies to develop their reading and understanding skills. Strategies include:  Skimming  Scanning  Highlighting key points  Making notes Nichola Evans7

8. Speaking & Listening Often learners have a higher level of speaking and listening than of reading or writing. Misleading for tutor Encourage speaking and listening skills as this is the first impression of someone. Nichola Evans8

9. Task 1 In groups of 2 or 3, identify tasks that learners could do, that could help encourage the use of (choose 1): 1. Speaking and listening? 2. Reading? Nichola Evans9

10. Improving Written Work It is important for learners of all levels to get regular feedback on the quality of their written work. Errors should be highlighted by curriculum tutors, to support the work of Essential Skills tutors. A marking crib sheet has been developed for all tutors to use to maintain consistency for students. Nichola Evans10

11. Task 2 Identify at least 2 writing tasks that you could ask your students to do. Use a post-it note to record each separate task. What level of literacy is needed to complete each of your tasks? Stick each post-it note on the appropriate sheet. Nichola Evans11

12. Numeracy Number Measure, Shape and Space Handling Data You’ll be surprised at the level of some of the students in some of these areas! Levels Entry 1 – Level 4 Nichola Evans12

13. Task 3 In small groups, imagine you are teaching a class of students in a curriculum area (for example hairdressing, childcare, construction). Write down 3 tasks that might be undertaken as part of their course, that could encourage the use of application of number. Nichola Evans13

14. ICT (Information Communication Technology) ICT skills should be encouraged throughout curriculum lessons. Using ICT makes completing assignments easier and quicker. ICT Skills are taught in Essential skills sessions and embedded in all other lessons. Nichola Evans14

15. How learners can use / improve ICT Skills Word processing Power point / presentation Spreadsheet Publisher Moodle / Internet Nichola Evans15

16. Learning Outcomes By the end of the session you should be able to:  Identify the literacy and numeracy opportunities within a lesson.  Recognise the different abilities of students at different literacy/ numeracy levels.  Identify ways to differentiate tasks to suit students’ literacy/ numeracy levels.  Use a marking crib sheet to standardise literacy marking across the college.  Recognise the importance of teaching Essential Skills to curriculum students. Nichola Evans16

17. Where does this fit into my assessment? Nichola Evans17

18. Unit 002 Level 3 Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning Assignment 002 Task A Briefing document e) explain how to provide opportunities for learners to practice their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. (ref. 2.4) Nichola Evans18

19. Unit 009 Level 4 Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning Assignment 009 Task A Research report f) a review of how to provide opportunities for learners to practice their literacy, numeracy and ICT skills. (ref. 2.4) Nichola Evans19