Learner engagement is a perpetual struggle in FE, particularly for students and apprentices retaking maths and English. Equip yourself with some new strategies to engage a potentially reluctant cohort. We call it the New York, New York theory – if we can make it (crack it) in maths and English, we can make it anywhere!
This workshop will focus on the initial weeks of delivery, applying good practice to all the key elements of course introduction and delivery to engage learners. There will be plenty of chance to share experiences (good and bad), and delegates will leave with a resource pack that can be adapted and rolled out with your next cohort.
Here’s what we’ll cover in the session:
- Meaningful initial assessment
- Induction – setting expectations and raising aspirations
- Target setting
- Early weeks – the creation of a positive learning environment
About your session
Sam Woodland is an enthusiastic, experienced educator with a proven, 15 year, track record in achieving outcomes consistently above national average, via a responsive curriculum offer serving the needs of the community. She’s a successful manager of curriculum teams working collaboratively to deliver topical and engaging content rated OFSTED outstanding, and a highly experienced maths and English manager, now providing training, consultancy services and interim support to education providers.
This session is designed for delivery staff and managers responsible for maths and English provision within apprenticeships and study programmes.
“Sam’s work on integrating maths and English topics into vocational studies was fantastic and a great source of support and inspiration for lecturers working with a diverse range of subjects and student abilities.”
– David Wales, Senior Project Manager, City College Plymouth
“It was valuable! I’ve gained new information that as a result will mean that I make changes to my own induction, the way I set targets and how I evaluate what progress my learners are making.”
– Wendy Fairhurst, Functional Skills Lecturer, Bury College
“Great to share practice. New ideas for improved target setting.”
“The starter activities were fun and could easily be adapted for our cohorts!”
“The key learning points for me were about target setting and also being more mindful of the language used when trying to engage the learners.”
– Workshop attendees
Booking and payment:
We recommend attending the the live session, but you can also be sent the recording and materials after, if you prefer to review them in your own time.
If you have several staff who would benefit, please book using our group tickets for the most cost effective option.
If you’re a public sector body (e.g. Local Authority), and unable to book via card, please email us. When you make a booking, you agree to these Terms and Conditions (including those who request a booking via email and invoice)
SDN CPD is designed for Government funded Training Providers. If you’re not a Government funded Training Provider but are still interested in attending please email events@strategicdevelopmentnetwork.co.uk to discuss your attendance in more detail before booking.
Workshop breakdown
- Live workshop
- Session recording
- Session slide deck
- Resources
Date – Tuesday 10 September (10-12pm)
Cost –
Single ticket – £135.00 (+VAT)
Group ticket – £395.00 (+VAT) – Max 5 attendees
Get in touch if you would like to discuss a price for a larger group.
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In-house delivery
If you have a group of individuals interested, we can host a bespoke version for your organisation and tailor the content to you.
Please get in contact, and we can chat through your requirements and timescales:
T: 07415 414877