Teaching English and Maths in Fe - What Works for Vocational Learners?

This book is a guide for all teachers in the FE and Skills Sector, regardless of their discipline. It explores how FE teachers can address the mathematics and English needs of all learners, to redress the skills gap that is a current focus. The text explores what works in the sector, examining the barriers to learning and how all learners can be included. It takes a focused look at what works for the vocational learners who have not succeeded in a school setting, and helps tackle the problem of low motivation in learners.

The text goes beyond simply providing strategies to follow and includes background theory and detailed case studies to enhance your understanding of different approaches. 
 

List of contents

Incorporating maths and English
Policy and context
Theories on, and around, learning
Strategies for Embedding Maths
Strategies for Embedding English
Technology-Enhanced Learning
Embedding for Inclusion
Health and Social Care (Case Study)
Motor Vehicle Studies (Case Study)
Hair and Beauty (Case Study)
Construction (case study)

Summary

This book explores how teachers in the FE and Skills Sector can address the mathematics and English needs of all learners.

Product details

• Authors: David Allan
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.2017
• EAN: 9781473992788
• ISBN: 978-1-4739-9278-8
• No. of pages: 144
• Subjects: Education and learning > Schoolbooks, general education schools; Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; Teaching of a specific subject, Higher education, tertiary education, Colleges of further education, EDUCATION / Schools / Levels / Higher, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / General