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...

2.5 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 young offender institution context means teachers...

2.5.1 use a range of teaching methods to ensure learners learn in context and that their learning is linked to any vocational activities they undertake.
2.5.2 include the use of effective and appropriate ICT facilities in learning programmes for young offenders.
2.5.3 use examples from vocational work and training to practise literacy, numeracy and language in a familiar context.

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