ERIC Number: ED594214
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2017
Pages: 20
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English, Maths and Digital Delivery in Traineeships and Apprenticeships: Case Studies
Learning and Work Institute
Learning and Work Institute (L&W) was commissioned by the Department for Education to identify and illustrate effective practice in the delivery of English, maths and digital skills across a range of traineeship and/or apprenticeship providers, and to identify any practices that are particularly effective for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD). This report presents six case studies that were developed through this project. The case studies highlight several features of effective practice in the delivery of English, maths, and digital skills. Embedding English and maths was perceived to be integral to effective practice across all six case studies. Case study providers were committed to developing digital skills alongside English and maths, and embedded these in traineeship and apprenticeship curricular in creative ways. Throughout the case studies, English, maths, and digital delivery are responsive and flexible to individual needs. Effective initial assessment of proficiency in English, maths, and digital skills is used to develop a personalised, structured, and motivating learning plan for each trainee/apprentice. In-depth and robust initial assessment of all learners is also crucial for identifying those who have a Learning Difficulty and/or Disability that may impact on English and maths teaching, learning, and assessments. The providers featured in the case studies all placed value on seeking the opinions of learners to inform the delivery and future planning of the English, maths, and digital elements of their programme. Methods used include: online surveys; learner forums; informal feedback through drop-in sessions; and opportunities for written feedback in work placement booklets.
Descriptors: Trainees, Apprenticeships, Vocational Education, English Instruction, Mathematics Instruction, Relevance (Education), Information Security, Work Experience Programs, Education Work Relationship, Workplace Literacy, Job Skills, Learning Disabilities, Learning Problems, Adult Education, Tutors, Foreign Countries, Computer Literacy, Safety, Employment Qualifications
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Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Adult Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Department for Education (DfE) (United Kingdom)
Authoring Institution: Learning and Work Institute (United Kingdom)
Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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