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