Adult literacy, language and numeracy - supporting professional practice

 

An introductory series of four CPD sessions at the Institute of Education 

This short summer series of twilight sessions will be of interest to teachers of adult literacy, language and numeracy in the lifelong learning sector. These CPD sessions draw on the expertise of staff from NRDC and the Institute of Education's PGCE and Masters programmes. Please book promptly as places are limited. 

 

 

1. Developing reading with entry level literacy learners

Tuesday 29 June 5.30-7.30pm                            Tutors: Irene Schwab and Sam Duncan

This session is aimed at adult literacy teachers who work with entry-level literacy learners

in any context and to ESOL teachers interested in the reading process. This interactive session will work from an overview of past and present beginner reading teaching and learning methods, explore phonic strategies and critically examine a contemporary framework for developing a holistic approach to reading.

 

2. EAL and ESOL - bridging the 14-19 divide

Thursday 1 July 5.30-7.30pm                                                            Tutor: David Mallows

This session is aimed at EAL/ESOL teachers who are interested in exploring what is distinctive and what is common about their work. It will look at the separate paths to professionalization of the EAL and ESOL workforces and ways in which descriptions of

the attributes, knowledge and professional skills of EAL and ESOL teachers overlap, with particular reference to the 'meeting point' of 14-19. The session will draw on recent research into the needs and makeup of the EAL and ESOL workforces and the experiences of participants.

 

3. Writing development

Monday 5 July 5.30-7.30pm                          Tutors: Nora Hughes and Vera Hutchinson

This session is aimed at adult literacy teachers working at any level of the core curriculum; 

it will also be relevant to ESOL teachers interested in writing development.  We will explore ways of working with learners to enhance their skills and confidence as writers, drawing on recent theory and research.

 

4. Exploring learner misconceptions in mathematics

Thursday 8 July 5.30-7.30pm                                                      Tutor: Jonathan Fletcher

This session is aimed at adult numeracy teachers. It aims to enable participants to appreciate learner errors and misconceptions in mathematics and to explore how these

can be identified and used to enhance the teaching learning of mathematics

 

 

Introductory offer: Free of charge Summer 2010 only

 

To book a place contact Bre Stitt on 020 7612 6717 or at [log in to unmask]


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