Teaching & Learning English: How to understand English criteria to develop achievable learning aims

Teaching & Learning English: How to understand English criteria to develop achievable learning aims

Issued by City & Guilds

This individual attended a workshop that looked at how to interpret assessment criteria and develop relevant, achievable learning aims for engaging classes. It also aims to enable non-specialist tutors to identify ways to develop their own personal skills and confidence in English. The event was aimed at practitioners responsible for the delivery of maths, English and ESOL including Functional Skills, non-specialist and vocational learning practitioners.

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • Explored how to turn criteria into practical and real learning aims
  • Focused on making criteria real in the classroom by creating engaging learning resources
  • Identified tasks and strategies that can be used to meet criteria and learner’ interests
  • Examined how developing personal language skills can boost tutors confidence in delivering or embedding English in courses
  • Identified tools that can develop personal language skills
  • Explored a range of teaching and learning resources that non-specialist staff can find accessible