This project looked at how task-based learning (TBL) might effect an immersive, productive and motivating experience for learners and promote the most in-demand common work skills such as problem-solving, collaborating and analysing.
Goal setting for adult learners using an online learning tool.
To investigate the effect of mindfulness activities on learner mindset and confidence.
This project explored how to improve the embedding of digital tools within English sessions across Novus’ provision. The project set out to research, design, and deliver a bespoke training offer for teachers of English across prisons in the West Midlands.
The idea of doing ‘research’ can make teachers nervous, as research can sound quite technical and best conducted by outside experts. The aim of this guide is to create an accessible and straightforward way for practitioners to undertake research. The guide includes practical examples and useful explanations to support practitioner action research.
An OTLA project by Community Learning Skills at Kent Adult Education Service that investigated how to turn dependent and unconfident learners into empowered learners that recognised their own learning, through the development of appropriate strategies to encourage independence.
An OTLA project by Wirral Lifelong Learning to encourage learners to be confident in planning and agreeing their own targets for learning.
An OTLA project by Springboard Sunderland Trust on how tutors use formative assessment strategies to support English learners in both the Study and Adult programmes.
This guide is one of three guides commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) and produced by touchconsulting Ltd as part of the #StudyGood programme (2019-2020).
This guide is one of three guides commissioned by the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) and produced by touchconsulting Ltd as part of the #StudyGood programme (2019-2020). It is targeted at employers and outlines what study programmes are, why they are good for business, how employers can become involved and the support they will receive along the way.
