What is involved in developing and delivering an accredited programme

What is involved in developing and delivering an integrated course based on an accredited programme?Elaine Clifford, TutorJane Savage, TutorAoife McCormack, County ALO

We are talking today about our Learning through Gardening Resource PackThis Pack forms the basis for our Learning through Gardening courseLearners go forward for a General Learning Award P2GLOIntroductionBackgroundOutline of Learning through Gardening courseTeam ApproachWhyDevelopmentDeliveryWhat we LearnedOur Presentation

Learning through GardeningA Resource Pack for Adult Literacy Tutors

4FETAC approved DL Programme at Level 25 parts of this programme form part of our Learning through Gardening courseBackground5Major 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 Learning through Gardening Course OutlineThe Resource Pack was developed in 2010We used the award specification to develop our course which was based on previous deliveryWe tested the course and ran itThen nationally in 2013 there was a shared programme writing process led by DL VECFETAC co-ordinator in Kerry ETB double checked that the course linked with the module descriptors and nationally shared programmeTeam consisted of Tutors, FETAC Resource Worker, County ALO and ALO who all worked together at different times

Team Approach8Learners learn better when they have themed literacy and an integrated programmeLocal ALO had vision to develop an integrated programmeGardening appeals to everyone Centre had a tunnelAll Maths and Communication skills can be taught through Gardening

Why Learning through Gardening?

Important Factors needed for Development:OpennessCollaborationMix of skills different tutors bring different skills Time TimingFunding Learners

Development of Course12Started the Resource Packs in 2010 Searched for the most recent award specificationAchieved great understanding of the process Applied worksheets/lesson plans to learning outcomes and linked them to the themeChecked and double checkedAccepted it can date & became able to let go

Development Process13It helps if Tutor has an interest in gardening Needs to be learner centred and cater for different learning stylesThe Pack can be developed and customised to suit learnersColour is important on work sheets

Delivery of Course

14Use colour sparinglyUse images even if small on worksheetsBe very clear about learning outcomesAt the start devise the templates that you will use throughoutLearn how to insert and format themCheck content, grammar & layout

Some Useful Advice15

Make a commitment and secure the budgetAgree roles, responsibilities and timescalesVisit and meet others who are expertsDo the hard workDo drafts and proof-read Seek feedback from other tutors & learnersDecide when to let go (Pack will date)

Our Method

20The Pack resources will changeFacilitate learners to file worksheets from the startCourse requirements can be hard to findOur understanding of FETAC level 2 was enhancedFlexibility is required for time allocatedGood communications between tutors are essentialCheck available Resources in the centresWhat we learned

21Thank You

Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________Plant parts & plant cycle 1Match 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

LG Level 2Name: __________________________________ Date: ____________________

Garden Diary

1. The weather today is: 2. Temperature in tunnel _____0C in garden ______ 0C

6. I worked with ____________________________________________________________________________________

5. Next class I will _____________________________________

3. Today in the garden I learnt ____________________________

___________________________________________________

4. The tasks I carried out were ___________________________

__________________________________________________

_________

__________________________________________________

LG Level 2

Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________

Plant parts 3What parts of plants do you eat?Match the plant part on the left with the food on the right.rootscauliflower

sweetcorn

parsnipsbulbsleeksflowerstomatoes

lettuces

riceseeds carrots

cabbagesleavescelery

broccoli

orangesfruits peas

onionsstalksspinach

LG Level 2

Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________

Safety colours and signs 1There a lots of signs around the place we work. The signs are in different colours red, green, yellow and blue.

We can understand different things from the different colours.ExampleMeaningColour

Stop(Do not)Red

Danger(Beware,

Caution)

Yellow

Escape routes

First aid/safety area

(No danger)

Green

You must

(Information)Blue

Safety colours and signs 2Complete the sentences below with the correct words from the box.

red safe

yellow blue

1. A __________ sign tells you that there is danger.

2. A _________ sign tells us that we must not do something.

3. A green sign tells you where you can find a ___________ place.

4. A _________ sign tells us that we must do something.

LG Level 2

Name: _________________________ Date: ______________

Parts of a computer system

Match the word below with correct picture and type in space provided. Save file as Parts.doc to media provided.

printer mouse

keyboard monitor

1.

2.

3.

4.

LG Level 2

Name: __________________________________ Date: _________________Functions of a plant leaf 1 Tutor Tips

Leaves make their energy by taking in carbon dioxide from the air.

Leaves absorb light from the sun.

Leaves give off oxygen when they make food.

Leaves give us shade.

.LG Level 2