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Accreditation of Adult Literacy Tutors

Accreditation of Adult Literacy Tutors. Literacy Methodologies . Background.

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Accreditation of Adult Literacy Tutors

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  1. Accreditation of Adult Literacy Tutors Literacy Methodologies South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  2. Background Once an Adult Literacy Centre’s Initial Tutor Training Programme has been validated by Waterford Institute of Technology existingtutors can then present a portfolio to gain accreditation in Adult Literacy Methodologies 1. This is one of the modules on the Institute’s Higher Certificate in Literacy Development Programme. This module is worth 10 credits at level 6 on National Qualifications Framework South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  3. Portfolio • Those wishing to gain acreditation must submit in portfolio format the folowing assignments- • Develop 3 consecutive lesson plans covering one short-term goal. • Produce a personal reflection ( Learning Journal) on • My understanding of my role as an Adult Literacy Tutor. South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  4. Lesson Plans • Must contain • Profile of student.- Background of difficulties/coping skills/ current level ( try to be specific). • Ensure confidentiality etc ( no names). • Describe how you negotiated, communicated around, and agreed short and long -term goals, • Describe one short-term goal and show how you will break it down into learning outcomes for the three lessons. South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  5. Lesson Plans cont’ 5. Present the three plans you have devised to tackle the short-term goal. These must include- 6. Activities tasks ( content of lesson) 7.Timings of the lesson. 8. (Very important) Outline methods used – The approaches you take to facilitate student knowledge, skills, understanding. South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  6. Lesson Plans Cont’ 9. Include any materials samples of handouts, worksheets. ( particularly those devised by you taking account of student’s learning preferences) Examples of student work would enhance the folder. This would need to be negotiated and agreed with student. But remember they will have total anonimity. South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  7. Lesson Plans Cont’ 10. Finally a written evaluation of how each lesson went. What worked well ? What didn’t? What can be developed or enhanced for future sessions? Include learner’s comments or written work as appropriate. South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  8. Do’s and Don’ts • Do • - Put a structure on lessons- Intro, Development, Conclusion • - Spend time negotiating short-term goals. • Outline methods in some detail – eg use ‘We worked on spelling using a multi-sensory approach ‘look say method’instead of ‘We worked on spelling’. • - Show that youused some assessment techniques-Questioning /Point and say/ Checksheet/Worksheet etc. South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  9. Do’s and Don’ts cont’ • Don’t- • -Write up the plans retrospectively. • Work on more than one short-term goal. • Forget to include evaluation your’s and student’s • worry if the student doesn’t grasp everything by end of third session we know our practice is not like that . It could take many!! South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  10. Personal Reflection • 750-1000 Words • Reflection on the attitudes, skills and knowledge you have learned since you became a literacy tutor. • With reference to – • Tutor/Student Relationship. ( What’s important?) • Impact of literacy difficulties on student (s) lives.( awareness, empathy, attitudes to learning) • Comparative between ‘school’ based education model and that of Adult Literacy ( principles). South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  11. Do’s and Don’ts Do- -Try to give examples from your work with learners to develop the points you make in the journal. -Keep it as a personal account! It’s not an essay so the format is looser. -Refer to your role and the many things it entails and what parts you’re comfortable with and what parts need developing - Be reflective and forthright- that’s how we gain insight into our practice as tutors. South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

  12. Do’s and Don’ts Cont • Don’t • Drift off the point or engage in telling anecdotes. • Be afraid to be reflective and tell it like it is. • Forget to proof-read your work before submitting it. • Lose sight of presenting an account of how you have developed as a tutor in terms of the knowledge , skills and attitudes you have gained. South Tipperary VEC Adult Learning Centre

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