Communication strategies
The importance of developing effective speaking and listening skills can sometimes be given less emphasis than other aspects of literacy and language. These are essential skills not only for work, learning and life, but also for maintaining good two-way communication between teacher and learner. Teachers should be aware of a variety of communication strategies.
[i] Communication skills are equally important in developing numeracy and ICT skills.
[i] Teachers may need to consider how communication needs to be adapted for learners with disabilities or learning difficulties.
[i] Speaking and Listening toolkit
[i] Effective practice in teaching and learning: Communication
[i] Support pack for staff working with offenders
Can be ordered from dcsf@prolog.uk.com, ref S&L/PACK01
[i] National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics
[i] Key stage 3 National strategy
[i] NRDC using ICT
For further information about the above additional resources, visit the resource summary for this section.
[W] Using local needs analysis data to inform teaching and learning of communication skills
[W] Using learner profiles to plan learning of communication skills
[W] Planning for teaching and learning of communication skills
[W] Quality improvement in teaching and learning of communication skills
[W] Embedded materials and case studies
[W] Using retention and achievement data to inform teaching of communication skills
[W] Using exit and progression data to inform teaching of communication skills
