A case study of a project seeking to raise the profile and accessibility of advanced practitioners to staff as a means of driving quality improvements in teaching, learning and assessment across their organisations.
This toolkit consists of 10 project summaries, case studies and resources, exploring the implementation of the Apprenticeship Standards.
The teaching materials are made up of five topics, each divided into four units. This document contains all of the materials for all five topics, which can be delivered in any order. The topics are typical for learners at this level, reflecting priority needs and, as far as possible, universally engaging subject matter relating to learners’ lives, experiences, opinions and plans. Each unit is accompanied by a set of instructions with ideas for the teacher/practitioner on how to use, adapt and supplement them.
All of the materials developed for this project are intended to support practitioners (teachers, classroom assistants, volunteers and others) working with ESOL learners who are new to ESOL and new to literacy. The guidance document introduces the suite of resources and includes a series of top tips, a summary of key knowledge and skills, and a bibliography of useful resources for all those working with learners who are new to ESOL.
The reading and writing tasks are to be used with the screening questions, record sheet and screening guidance.
Topic 4 entitled 'My time' contains four units: (i) Socialising, (ii) My interests, (iii) Work and (iv) My community. This file contains Unit (i) Socialising, only. Each unit contains a series of learning activities and resources to support practitioners to deliver the topic to new to ESOL learners.
Topic 3 entitled 'Language and other skills' contains four units: (i) My languages, (ii) My skills, (iii) Making a hot drink and (iv) Skills exhibition. Each unit contains a series of learning activities and resources to support practitioners to deliver the topic to new to ESOL learners.
Topic 2 entitled 'My local area' contains four units: (i) My neighbourhood, (ii) Local services, (iii) Recycling and (iv) Out and about. Each unit contains a series of learning activities and resources to support practitioners to deliver the topic to new to ESOL learners.
The screening interview questions include descriptions of the type of language and literacy expected at each level, and examples of typical responses. Responses to the questions can be recorded on the accompanying record sheet.
The report summarises the research stage of the 'Learners New to ESOL' project. It includes a review of existing research and policy as well as discussion of original practitioner research on the provision of 'pre-Entry' and Entry Level 1 ESOL. The report details how the materials were developed in response to the views of practitioners and makes recommendations for policy and practice.
