Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Demonstrate an awareness of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and the support available to SpLD learners
- Select and critically apply a range of relevant primary and secondary sources including practitioner, theoretical and research-based evidence to support learner needs
- Demonstrate evidence of a knowledge and understanding of equal opportunities and diversity in the context of post-compulsory education and training
- Identify & plan individual and group learning needs (Initial assessment and diagnostics)
- Ensure access to coaching opportunities and professional support.
- Plan for the delivery of individual learning sessions using an appropriate range of inclusive teaching and learning strategies
- Respond to complex coaching and support issues presented by students that require referral and liaison with other agencies.
- Evaluate learners' achievement using suitable data gathering tools.
- Identify and discuss potential barriers to Adult Learning.
- Demonstrate evidence of a knowledge and understanding of the appropriate communications techniques and interpersonal skills for facilitating coaching and support.
- Analyse the impact of your own professional values and judgements on how you deal with your learners through a case study.
- Evaluate your own professional practice with regard to individual and group learning sessions (using feedback from peers and others and with reference to minimum core)
- Provide ongoing personal support to learners
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Teaching | 30 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Lesgold, A (2012). Improving Adult Literacy Instruction: Supporting, Learning and Motivation. National Academic Press.
Hendrick, C & Macpherson, R (2017). What does this look like in the classroom?. Woodbridge: John Catt.
Egan, G (1993). The Skilled Helper. London: Brooks/Cole.
Aubrey, K & Riley, A (2017). Understanding & Using Educational Theories. London: Sage.
Daloz, L (2012). Mentor: Guiding the journey of adult learners. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
Benson, P. (2011). Beyond the Language Classroom. Pallgrave: Macmillan..
NIACE (2007). Safer Practice, Safer Learning - A whole-organisation approach to safeguarding vulnerable adults for the learning and skills sector.
Rogers, J. (2009). Coaching Skills : A Handbook.. Maidenhead: Open University Press.
Henry, B (2011). Coaching, Mentoring and Supervision for work place learning. Springer Science & Business Media.
Brockbank, A (2013). Facilitating Reflective Learning: Coaching, Mentoring & Supervision. Philadelphia: Kogan Page.
Earwaker, J (1992). Helping and supporting students: rethinking the issues. Buckingham: SRHE & Open University.
Duckworth, A (2017). The Power of Passion & Perseverance. London: Vermillian.
Egan, G. (1993). The Skilled Helper. London: Brooks/Cole.
Carter, T (2012). In hope of transformation: Teaching and practice through relational practice in the Adult Learning Classroom. Information Age Publishing.
Sutton, B (2014). Teaching and Learning On-Line: Pedagogies for New Technology. New York: Routledge.
Moore, A (2012). Teaching and Learning: Pedagogy, Curriculum and Culture. London: Routledge.
Knowles, M. et al. (2011). The Adult Learner :the definitive classic of adult education and human resource development. Butterworth, Heinnman.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Summative assessment. Module must be passed for successful completion of the programmeFormative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Presentation & Peer Discussion
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback: Oral Feedback in class/peer feedback
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| A Learner Case Study & Commentary | 40% |
| Assignment | 60% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Learner Case Study & Commentary | 40% |
| Assignment | 60% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Assignment | 60% |
| A Learner Case Study & Commentary | 40% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External