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An Overview of Functional Skills
David Rowe: e-Learning Advisor - Work Based Learning
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The Timeline
From September 2010 functional skills were
embedded as a component in the Foundation
Learning suite of qualifications.
From August 2012 functional skills will
replace the national adult literacy and
numeracy test qualifications.
From October 2012, functional
skills will be the only Maths and
English skills component
accepted as part of
apprenticeships.
Challenges - The Providers View
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Many assessors are not sufficiently
experienced in the delivery, design and
planning of core Maths, English and ICT
training.
Apprenticeship achievement rates may
go down as some sectors find it difficult
to get apprentices through the functional
skills.
Many staff have concerns on how to
document the learning effectively and
efficiently whilst still being able to deliver
a high level of training.
We need to find more time to teach the
required skills so that learners can
confidently complete the open
questions?
On-the job functional skills GLH
requirements may not be supported/
acknowledged as important by
employer.
Providers may be struggling to come up
with a cost effective delivery model that
successfully keeps the learner engaged.
Support or Delivery?
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Support:
To serve as a foundation for learning
To sustain effective learning
To maintain a person by individualised support
Support learning:
Support the learner to achieve their own individual potential by building
and strengthening the platform and the learner’s readiness for knowledge
and skill development.
V
Deliver training: Transfer of required knowledge and skills
Delivery Model 1- Classroom ?
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The delivery model you use will be dependant on many variables; staffing,
expertise, training facilities etc and, within apprenticeship provision, how other
elements of the framework requirements are met.
Off-the Job – Discrete
Classroom Delivery Learners attend a FS session to
learn the core skills.
Off-the Job – Embedded
Classroom Delivery Learners attend a knowledge
session where FS are taught in the
context of the vocational subject
Blend of both
models
Advantage: Coverage of
the FS curriculum is
structured/comprehensiv
e
Disadvantage: Not
delivered in a relevant
context and can be costly.
Advantage: FS made
relevant and in context
Disadvantage:
Development of some
FS skills might not be
covered sufficiently if not
vocationally relevant.
Delivery Model 2 –Workplace ?
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Off-the Job – Discrete
Workplace Delivery Learners are visited by a trainer who
delivers a session on the core FS skills.
Off-the Job – Embedded
Workplace Delivery Learners are visited by their
trainer/assessor who delivers a vocational
training session with embedded FS.
Blend of both
models Advantage: Coverage of
the FS curriculum is
structured and can be
made relevant to the
workplace
Disadvantage: Very
time consuming and
costly.
Advantage: FS relevant
and in context
Disadvantage: Time
consuming, coverage of
some FS skills might be
considered light if not
vocationally relevant.
Delivery Model 3 – Mixed ?
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Embedded Workplace
Support Learners are visited by their assessor who
supports them in their development of FS
in the workplace
Blend of both
models Advantage: FS made
relevant and in context
Disadvantage:
Development of some
FS skills might be
missed if seen as not
vocationally relevant.
Discrete Classroom Delivery Learners attend a FS session to learn the
core skills.
Advantage: Coverage
of the FS curriculum is
structured and
comprehensive.
Disadvantage: Not
delivered in a relevant
context. Can be costly.
Blended Delivery Method
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Discrete
Classroom
Delivery
Embedded Classroom
Delivery
Discrete
Workplace
Delivery
Embedded
Workplace
Delivery
Delivery Support Online/
offline
resources
Virtual Delivery Method
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Presentation Share your
screen
Polls
Surveys
Q & A
Link with
VLE
Interactive
whiteboard
Link with
workbooks
VLE
Podcasts &
Videos Quizzes
Exercises
Recorded
Tutorials
External
Links to
Resources
Structured
Learning
Materials Qualification
Structure
On-line
support
Teacher
Learner
Functional Skills Information -
Excellence Gateway
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Area Link
Teaching and Learning – Being
Functional
http://tlp.excellencegateway.org.uk/tlp/fs/fs-
resources/front.php
Teaching and Learning, Being Functional
- Resource Library
http://tlp.excellencegateway.org.uk/tlp/fs/fs-
resources/library.php?page=2#r
Literacy, Language and Numeracy
Starter Kits – Functional Skills Starter Kit
http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/node/20280
Functional Skills Readiness Tool http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/node/21154
Moving from Key Skills to Functional
Skills
http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/node/21154
Free Initial Assessment tool from Guroo: http://www.myfunctionalskills.co.uk/
The Tools Library: http://archive.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=toolslibrary
Edexcel/Pearson BETA version of free initial assessment:
http://pearsonwbl.edexcel.com/quals/func-skills/Support/Pages/Initial_Assessment_Tool.aspx
Example Scheme of Work - Functional
Skills
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Example Lesson Plan - Functional
Skills
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www.jiscrsc.ac.uk/southwest RSCs – Stimulating and supporting innovation in learning
An Overview of Functional Skills
David Rowe: e-Learning Advisor - Work Based Learning
www.jiscrsc.ac.uk/southwest