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Unit 03
Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning
I teach students who are undertaking Children and Young Peoples Workforce childcare and education courses. The students use the Laser system which is an online learning resource and an E-portfolio, but they have lessons and drop in sessions that they attend which I teach. I try to choose teaching and learning strategies which will engage, stimulate and motivate learners to reach their full potential. The strategies I use include:
Strategy | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Demonstration | * Explains a task when verbal instructions are not enough, * links theory and practice * I can assess skills when students are taking part. | * Takes time to prepare * Needs to be well organised before session |
Lecture | * Can deliver to large groups * Appeals to auditory learners | * High focus on the teacher * Excellent knowledge of subject required * Not much opportunity for assessment during lecture * Can be boring |
Discussion | * Opportunity to exchange ideas * Can support other teaching methods * Develops a better understanding | * Needs to be kept on track so it doesn’t go off topic |
Group work | * Learners can work together and benefit from sharing knowledge * Less teacher focused so sometimes more interesting to learners | * Can take a long time * Teacher needs to keep learners on track |
Questioning | * Good way of introducing or recapping a topic * Good way to assess learners knowledge * Instant feedback * Quick to carry out | * Can be intimidating * May need to rephrase questions if learners struggle * Some learners don’t like to be put on the spot |
E learning | * Teaching and learning can take place at a time to suit learners * Participation is widened * Less paperwork * Improves ICT skills * Can be blended with other assessment methods | * Learners need access to a computer * Self discipline and...
Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning
I teach students who are undertaking Children and Young Peoples Workforce childcare and education courses. The students use the Laser system which is an online learning resource and an E-portfolio, but they have lessons and drop in sessions that they attend which I teach. I try to choose teaching and learning strategies which will engage, stimulate and motivate learners to reach their full potential. The strategies I use include:
Strategy | Advantages | Disadvantages |
Demonstration | * Explains a task when verbal instructions are not enough, * links theory and practice * I can assess skills when students are taking part. | * Takes time to prepare * Needs to be well organised before session |
Lecture | * Can deliver to large groups * Appeals to auditory learners | * High focus on the teacher * Excellent knowledge of subject required * Not much opportunity for assessment during lecture * Can be boring |
Discussion | * Opportunity to exchange ideas * Can support other teaching methods * Develops a better understanding | * Needs to be kept on track so it doesn’t go off topic |
Group work | * Learners can work together and benefit from sharing knowledge * Less teacher focused so sometimes more interesting to learners | * Can take a long time * Teacher needs to keep learners on track |
Questioning | * Good way of introducing or recapping a topic * Good way to assess learners knowledge * Instant feedback * Quick to carry out | * Can be intimidating * May need to rephrase questions if learners struggle * Some learners don’t like to be put on the spot |
E learning | * Teaching and learning can take place at a time to suit learners * Participation is widened * Less paperwork * Improves ICT skills * Can be blended with other assessment methods | * Learners need access to a computer * Self discipline and...