Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
National Probation Service
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

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

2.5 use 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 context of offenders on community supervision means teachers...

2.5.1 match teaching methods to programme aims and individual learning needs and styles.
2.5.2 enable learners to experience a range of teaching methods and learning styles.
2.5.3 use well-designed materials that are mapped to the national standards and core curricula, and that are relevant to the needs, interests and level of learners.
2.5.4 provide appropriate literacy, numeracy and ESOL support for learners undertaking embedded programmes.
2.5.5 ensure the effective use of information and communications technology (ICT).

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