A case study of a project for improving the quality of teaching practice through developing resources to support the delivery of English skills, with a particular focus on outcomes for learners with barriers to learning caused by personal circumstances.
The project focused on using Professional Standards for FE teachers as a framework to structure the development of supportive pedagogical resources focused on embedding English learning, underpinned by collaborative working, evaluation of practice, and involving learners in the development of materials.
A number of project tools were produced, such as the suite of resources themselves as well as a framework for a practice sharing event and a skills awareness training tool for non-teaching staff. Learner outcomes in English and ESOL provision (including participation, retention and success data) improved, and an ongoing staff rtaining programme was established.
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