Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
Young Offender Institutions for Young People Aged 18-21
How effective are teaching, training and learning?

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

2.8 challenge and inspire learners.

Success in adult literacy, numeracy and ESOL provision in the young offender institution context means teachers...

2.8.1 set learners short-term targets and goals to complete a specific activity for each session.
2.8.2 help learners gain confidence through one-to-one, pair or group activities.
2.8.3 use a range of teaching methods and activities that motivate learners.
2.8.4 map teaching methods to ILPs and the results of learning styles assessments to suit individual learners.
2.8.5 use a range of materials that is appropriate for the young offender age group, mapping these to the new standards and curricula to suit individual learning needs.
2.8.6 set clear learning goals to enable learners to achieve even within short timescales.

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