Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Jobcentre Plus Programmes
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

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

2.1show knowledge, technical competence and up-to-date expertise, at a level consistent with effective teaching, training and assessment of the course or programme.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the Jobcentre Plus context means...

2.1.1 tutors and trainers have the knowledge and skills to conduct a language or number analysis of vocational or occupational areas in order to plan relevant contextualised learning programmes.
2.1.2 the organisation recognises that language and number skills can be acquired and developed in the context of work and is able to exploit these work contexts effectively.
2.1.3 tutors and trainers who are teaching literacy, numeracy and language (ESOL) have up-to-date qualifications and the expertise to make effective use of the new curricula.
2.1.4 tutors and trainers teaching literacy, numeracy and language (ESOL) apply a range of teaching methods and use learning materials that are appropriate for adults.
2.1.5 tutors and trainers have knowledge and understanding of language, linguistics and number skills up to Level 4 of the new subject-specific qualifications organised by FENTO and are engaged in a programme of continuous professional development.

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