Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
E-learning
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

In effective self-assessment, teaching, training and learning are evaluated by the extent to which teachers...

2.5use methods and styles of teaching and training that are consistent with the aims of their programmes and learners’ personal objectives.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the e-learning context means teachers...

2.5.1know that e-learning always needs a level of support, especially for learners at Entry Levels 1 and 2, but that it has great potential as a motivational and engagement tool.
2.5.2ensure that e-learning is an integral part of programmes and ILPs and not a substitute for existing and well-tried forms of learning and teaching.
2.5.3recognise that e-learning can be a powerfully enriching experience at all levels including Pre-entry.
2.5.4know that blended learning, where e-learning is one component of a multi-modal approach using new and traditional methods, is often most appropriate.
2.5.5understand the learndirect approach, which puts the adult learner at the centre of the learning process and provides a range of additional support.
2.5.6understand that e-learners must be enabled to operate flexibly so that learning can happen at the right pace, time and location to suit the learner.
2.5.7ask questions online using appropriate language that will encourage the right kind of response.
2.5.8develop e-circles of learners for peer support.
2.5.9know that some learners can work autonomously and may prefer to, especially at Levels 1 and 2.

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