what is involved in developing and delivering an integrated course based on an accredited programme?
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What is involved in developing and delivering an integrated course based on an accredited programme?. Elaine Clifford, Tutor Jane Savage, Tutor Aoife McCormack, County ALO. Introduction. We are talking today about our Learning through Gardening Resource Pack - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
What is involved in developing and delivering an integrated course
based on an accredited programme?Elaine Clifford, Tutor
Jane Savage, TutorAoife McCormack, County ALO
We are talking today about our Learning through Gardening Resource Pack
This Pack forms the basis for our Learning through Gardening course
Learners go forward for a General Learning Award P2GLO
Introduction
Background Outline of Learning through Gardening
course Team Approach Why Development Delivery What we Learned
Our Presentation
Learning through GardeningA Resource Pack for Adult Literacy Tutors
FETAC approved DL Programme at Level 2 5 parts of this programme form part of our
Learning through Gardening course
Background
Major Award – Certificate in General Learning
The programme is made up of 4 components:
Maths – Quantity and Number (M2N05) Communications – Writing (M2C02) Digital Literacy – Using Technology (M2T10) - Computer Skills (M2T11) Gardening – Life Science/ Horticulture (M2S28)
Learning Through Gardening Course Outline
P2G10
Learning throughGardening
Maths – Quantity and Number
(M2N05)
Communications - Writing (M2C02)
Digital Literacy -Computer Skills
(M2T11)Digital Literacy -Using Technology
(M2T10)
Gardening - Life Science/ Horticulture
(M2S28)
Learning through Gardening Course Outline
The Resource Pack was developed in 2010 We used the award specification to develop our
course which was based on previous delivery We tested the course and ran it Then nationally in 2013 there was a shared
programme writing process led by DL VEC FETAC co-ordinator in Kerry ETB double checked
that the course linked with the module descriptors and nationally shared programme
Team consisted of Tutors, FETAC Resource Worker, County ALO and ALO who all worked together at different times
Team Approach
Learners learn better when they have themed literacy and an integrated programme
Local ALO had vision to develop an integrated programme
Gardening appeals to everyone Centre had a tunnel All Maths and Communication skills can be
taught through Gardening
Why Learning through Gardening?
Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________
Plant parts & plant cycle 1
Match the words to the plant parts, then cut out the four cards and put them in order on worksheet 2 to show how a bean grows.
seed/ bean leaf root sprout stem
Name: __________________ ________________ Date: ____________ ________
Garden Diary 1. The weather today is:
2. Temperature in tunnel _____0C in garden ______ 0C
6. I worked with _________________________ _______
___________________________________ _________________
3. Today in the garden I learnt __________________________ __
_________________________________________________ __
4. The tasks I carried out were ________________________ ___
________________________________ __________________
_________
__________________________________________________
5. Next class I will _____________________________________
Important Factors needed for Development: Openness Collaboration Mix of skills – different tutors bring different
skills Time Timing Funding Learners
Development of Course
Started the Resource Packs in 2010 Searched for the most recent award
specification Achieved great understanding of the
process Applied worksheets/lesson plans to learning
outcomes and linked them to the theme Checked and double checked Accepted it can date & became able to let
go
Development Process
It helps if Tutor has an interest in gardening Needs to be learner centred and cater for
different learning styles The Pack can be developed and customised
to suit learners Colour is important on work sheets
Delivery of Course
Use colour sparingly Use images even if small on worksheets Be very clear about learning outcomes At the start devise the templates that you
will use throughout Learn how to insert and format them Check content, grammar & layout
Some Useful Advice
Name: __________________________________ Date: ________ _________
Plant parts 3 What parts of plants do you eat? Match the plant part on the lef t with the f ood on the right.
roots cauliflower sweetcorn parsnips bulbs leeks flowers tomatoes lettuces rice seeds carrots cabbages leaves celery broccoli oranges f ruits peas onions stalks spinach
Name: ________________________________ __ Date: ____________ _____
Safety colours and signs 1 There a lots of signs around the place we work. The signs are in diff erent colours – red, green, yellow and blue. We can understand diff erent things f rom the diff erent colours.
Example Meaning Colour
Stop
(Do not)
Red
Danger
(Beware, Caution)
Yellow
Escape routes
First aid /safety area (No danger)
Green
You must
(I nf ormation)
Blue
Name: _________________________ Date: ______________
Parts of a computer system
Match the word below with correct picture and type in space provided. Save fi le as Parts.doc to media provided.
printer mouse
keyboard monitor
1. 2.
3. 4.
Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________
Functions of a plant leaf 1 – Tutor Tips
Leaves make their energy by taking in carbon dioxide f rom the air. Leaves absorb light f rom the sun. Leaves give off oxygen when they make food. Leaves give us shade.
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Make a commitment and secure the budget Agree roles, responsibilities and timescales Visit and meet others who are experts Do the hard work Do drafts and proof-read Seek feedback from other tutors & learners Decide when to let go (Pack will date)
Our Method
The Pack resources will change Facilitate learners to file worksheets from
the start Course requirements can be hard to find Our understanding of FETAC level 2 was
enhanced Flexibility is required for time allocated Good communications between tutors are
essential Check available Resources in the centres
What we learned
Thank You