Resources
Developing a Blog-Style Webquest to Support Independent Skills
Published by LSIS, this research report describes a project undertaken by New College Nottingham. The project describes the creation of a webquest to aid the learning of space exploration for a BTEC first diploma.
Using a blog facilitated a dialogue between the students themselves and also with the class...
Developing a Feeling for Number
These resources from Shropshire Centre for Mathematics Education provide a framework which offers a curriculum, to aid arithmetical development, that is consistent with the broad principles of an activity-based, interactive, problem solving curriculum.
...This booklet contains ideas for use with students who are beginning to build upon early understandings of number to do with counting, addition and subtraction. It is concerned with the basic requirements of flexible mental calculation as building blocks for the development of more complex operations in which...
This booklet contains ideas for use with students who are beginning to build upon early understandings of number to do with counting, addition and subtraction. It is concerned with the basic requirements of flexible mental calculation as building blocks for the development of more complex operations in which...
Developing a New Diploma in Engineering
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study tackles the themes of curriculum development, progression through STEM subjects and careers. By Hartlepool College of Further Education, the case study looks at the development of an engineering diploma and issues relating to timetable,...
Developing a Numeracy Active Learning Resource Library
Published by LSIS, this research report describes a project carried out by the City of Wolverhampton College. The project was a joint collaboration between Skills for Life and Access to HE teachers. A collection of ready-made, active learning numeracy resources were produced. The project makes use of the approaches...
Developing a STEM Enrichment Programme
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of enrichment and enhancement in STEM, employer engagement and knowledge and technology transfer. By the National Marine Aquarium, the study demonstrates the potential for informal learning institutions to create...
Developing Active Learning Approaches in Numeracy
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service, these materials help to demonstrate effective practice. This case study, written by Options 2, looks at the themes of embedding of functional skills and the wider sector.
Options 2 provides training for young people to enable them to achieve the skills...
Developing Algebra
This booklet contains a number of case studies of lessons that emphasise working with what students already know and working from concrete ideas to the abstract. Each case study explains the task, contains examples of students’ work and explains how the lesson was followed up.
The function game...
Developing an Advanced Engineering Curriculum
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the themes of knowledge transfer and Curriculum development. It focuses on exploring the experiences of South Devon College in their undertaking of extensive employer engagement. The aims were to drive knowledge and technology...