Inclusive learning approaches
This document details inclusive learning approaches for literacy, language, numeracy and ICT and offers practical suggestions and sources of further information to support teachers in addressing the literacy, language, numeracy and ICT needs of learners.
The document should be used in conjunction with: Addressing literacy, language, numeracy and ICT needs in education and training: Defining the minimum core of teachers' knowledge, understanding and personal skills.
It describes the skills, knowledge and understanding that all teachers need to support learner achievement, based on the New overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector.
Further information can be found in the following sections:
- Introduction and background
- The Learning Journey
- Indentifying learners' needs and initial assessment
- Session and course planning
- Learning and teaching activities
- Materials and resources
- Assessment
- Professional development
[i] This sign indicates links to resources and materials that provide further information about topics
[W] This sign indicates links to resources on the QIA Excellence Gateway - Whole Organisation Approaches
Copies of the above publications can be ordered from:
DCSF Publications
PO Box 5050
Sherwood Park
Annesley
Nottingham NG15 0DJ
Tel: 0845 60 222 60
Addressing literacy, language, numeracy and ICT needs in education and training: Defining the minimum core of teachers' knowledge, understanding and personal skills
Please quote ref: 00554-2007BKT-EN
Inclusive learning approaches for literacy, language, numeracy and ICT
Please quote ref: 00680-2007BKT-EN
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Section 3: The Learning Journey
Explanation of The Learning Journey, identifying the key factors contributing to learner progression
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Section 4: Identifying learners' needs and initial assessment
Guidance on the factors affecting learning, initial assessment and developing individual learning plans
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Section 5: Session and course planning
Programme planning includes schemes of work, session plans, differentiated learning and additional support provision
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Section 6: Learning and teaching activities
An overview of a range of learning and teaching activities
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Section 7: Materials and resources
Good practice for selecting, developing and using materials and resources
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Section 8: Assessment
The value of assessment to both learner and teacher
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Section 9: Professional development
Information on updating and developing teaching skills
