Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities
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 learning difficulties and/or disabilities context means teachers...

2.5.1teach literacy, numeracy and language skills in realistic and relevant ways which make most sense to the learner.
2.5.2ensure that the teaching and learning methods used are well matched to the specific literacy, numeracy and language skills being taught.
2.5.3teach literacy, numeracy and language skills through practical activities in real situations and avoid an over-reliance on paper-based or simulated tasks.
2.5.4ensure that activities reflect the interests, experiences and levels of ability of the learners.

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