elaine clifford, tutor jane savage, tutor aoife mccormack, county alo
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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 accredited programme
What is involved in developing and delivering an integrated course based on an accredited programme?Elaine Clifford, TutorJane Savage, TutorAoife McCormack, County ALO
We are talking today about our Learning through Gardening Resource PackThis Pack forms the basis for our Learning through Gardening courseLearners go forward for a General Learning Award P2GLOIntroductionBackgroundOutline of Learning through Gardening courseTeam ApproachWhyDevelopmentDeliveryWhat we LearnedOur Presentation
Learning through GardeningA Resource Pack for Adult Literacy Tutors
4FETAC approved DL Programme at Level 25 parts of this programme form part of our Learning through Gardening courseBackground5Major 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 Learning through Gardening Course OutlineThe Resource Pack was developed in 2010We used the award specification to develop our course which was based on previous deliveryWe tested the course and ran itThen nationally in 2013 there was a shared programme writing process led by DL VECFETAC co-ordinator in Kerry ETB double checked that the course linked with the module descriptors and nationally shared programmeTeam consisted of Tutors, FETAC Resource Worker, County ALO and ALO who all worked together at different times
Team Approach8Learners learn better when they have themed literacy and an integrated programmeLocal ALO had vision to develop an integrated programmeGardening appeals to everyone Centre had a tunnelAll Maths and Communication skills can be taught through Gardening
Why Learning through Gardening?
Important Factors needed for Development:OpennessCollaborationMix of skills different tutors bring different skills Time TimingFunding Learners
Development of Course12Started the Resource Packs in 2010 Searched for the most recent award specificationAchieved great understanding of the process Applied worksheets/lesson plans to learning outcomes and linked them to the themeChecked and double checkedAccepted it can date & became able to let go
Development Process13It helps if Tutor has an interest in gardening Needs to be learner centred and cater for different learning stylesThe Pack can be developed and customised to suit learnersColour is important on work sheets
Delivery of Course
14Use colour sparinglyUse images even if small on worksheetsBe very clear about learning outcomesAt the start devise the templates that you will use throughoutLearn how to insert and format themCheck content, grammar & layout
Some Useful Advice15
Make a commitment and secure the budgetAgree roles, responsibilities and timescalesVisit and meet others who are expertsDo the hard workDo drafts and proof-read Seek feedback from other tutors & learnersDecide when to let go (Pack will date)
Our Method
20The Pack resources will changeFacilitate learners to file worksheets from the startCourse requirements can be hard to findOur understanding of FETAC level 2 was enhancedFlexibility is required for time allocatedGood communications between tutors are essentialCheck available Resources in the centresWhat we learned
21Thank You
Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________Plant parts & plant cycle 1Match 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
LG Level 2Name: __________________________________ Date: ____________________
Garden Diary
1. The weather today is: 2. Temperature in tunnel _____0C in garden ______ 0C
6. I worked with ____________________________________________________________________________________
5. Next class I will _____________________________________
3. Today in the garden I learnt ____________________________
___________________________________________________
4. The tasks I carried out were ___________________________
__________________________________________________
_________
__________________________________________________
LG Level 2
Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________
Plant parts 3What parts of plants do you eat?Match the plant part on the left with the food on the right.rootscauliflower
sweetcorn
parsnipsbulbsleeksflowerstomatoes
lettuces
riceseeds carrots
cabbagesleavescelery
broccoli
orangesfruits peas
onionsstalksspinach
LG Level 2
Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________
Safety colours and signs 1There a lots of signs around the place we work. The signs are in different colours red, green, yellow and blue.
We can understand different things from the different colours.ExampleMeaningColour
Stop(Do not)Red
Danger(Beware,
Caution)
Yellow
Escape routes
First aid/safety area
(No danger)
Green
You must
(Information)Blue
Safety colours and signs 2Complete the sentences below with the correct words from the box.
red safe
yellow blue
1. A __________ sign tells you that there is danger.
2. A _________ sign tells us that we must not do something.
3. A green sign tells you where you can find a ___________ place.
4. A _________ sign tells us that we must do something.
LG Level 2
Name: _________________________ Date: ______________
Parts of a computer system
Match the word below with correct picture and type in space provided. Save file as Parts.doc to media provided.
printer mouse
keyboard monitor
1.
2.
3.
4.
LG Level 2
Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________Functions of a plant leaf 1 Tutor Tips
Leaves make their energy by taking in carbon dioxide from the air.
Leaves absorb light from the sun.
Leaves give off oxygen when they make food.
Leaves give us shade.
.LG Level 2