Task 1: Numeracy And ICT
‘Functional skills are essential skills in English, mathematics and ICT that enable everyone to deal with the practical problems and challenges of life – at home, in education and at work. They are essential to all our lives. For example, they help us recognise good value deals when making purchases, in writing an effective application letter, or when using the internet to access local services or online banking. They are about using English, mathematics and ICT in everyday situations’. (http://www.anqdevelopment1-linux.co.uk/04-TheoryTasks/Theory5.htm )
Task 1: Numeracy and ICT
Numeracy – lesson plan and task
The lesson’s topic was 2D shapes. The students were asked to focus on the 1 digit numbers and add them as quickly as possible …show more content…
as a warmer/recap of previous learning. After discussing real life places and their shapes, the students look at more shapes and have to tell the teacher how many corners and sides they have. The students then had to name the correct shape with its number of sides and corners.
The teacher then asked the students, in pairs, to measure classroom items from a list and they were asked to think about how they could find out the length of sides they weren’t able to reach using multiplication and addition and then had to check their answers with other pairs.
At the end of the lesson the ss had to answer questions about which tables they thought would fit better in the room. There was also some ICT embedded in this lesson where students were allowed to use the internet to access a shapes …show more content…
quiz.
The first activity included focusing on the 1 digit numbers and adding them together, this embedded addition at the beginning of the lesson. Students then had to identify the number of corners and sides the shapes have, this embedded counting in relation to 2D shapes and the number of lines in each shape. The students also had to measure classroom items, this embedded numeracy skills which could be useful when students are moving or buying new furniture or when buying clothes. This proved a valuable lesson for students to learn basic number addition, 2D shape recognition and the ability to measure items in a room, which is essential for basic continued development of numeracy. The measuring items task reinforced the learning of addition and was extended by using this to introduce multiplication when students were asked how they would find the length of items they couldn’t reach.
ICT – lesson plan and task
The lesson’s focus was on photography concepts, techniques and vocabulary. Firstly, the students were asked to look at photos and think about how they made them feel, they then discussed their photos with other students saying why they chose the photo. The students then had to complete a matching task, where they were asked to match the photography words with the meaning and write their answers on the board.
After the teacher has checked the answers the students learn some more photography vocabulary and the teacher teaches some rules on photography techniques. The students, in pairs, are then asked to go and take 20 pictures using the rules they have just learnt and then upload these onto computers. They then insert 5 pictures onto a PowerPoint presentation and insert text to explain choices giving reference to the rules the students learned about, the students then present their slides whilst other students listen out for key vocabulary learned earlier and ask one question about other people’s choice of photo.
The students were asked to create PowerPoint presentation using images they had to have using a camera and upload onto the computer. The ICT skills they developed were uploading images and saving them onto a computer and using PowerPoint functions and formatting, all of which will be useful in enhancing the student’s ability to use a computer or create a PowerPoint presentation for future work or educational purposes. The student’s will also find uploading pictures a useful experience when going on holiday or wanting to save pictures for a special occasion, all of these skills were embedded in the lesson of which the aim was to introduce students to photography concepts and techniques.
Task 2: Teacher role and responsibilities
Centre Code of Practice
The Code of Practice forms part of the student’s learner contracts, it covers:
Student responsibilities (attendance records, completion of homework and punctuality) Unacceptable behaviour (alcohol and drug use, any physical or verbal abuse) Environmental responsibilities (no vandalism of college property, no mobile phones in class, no littering in the college )
Outside of the classroom posters are placed around the college site reminding students that ID must always be on display, littering or vandalising college property is unacceptable and that all student’s faces should be visible at all times.
Inside the classroom teachers must ensure registers are taken so regular absence or lateness can be reported, and teachers should prepare student inductions to remind students of what is and isn’t acceptable. Teachers can also put enforcement measures in place for example; detention for latecomers or the confiscation of mobile phones is used inside the classroom.
The Code of Practice is included in the student’s Learner Agreement and in a diary which is issued to all students when they are enrolling and is available on the college website. Any alcohol or drug use or physical and verbal abuse must be reported to the head of school, security or the police.
Equal Opportunities Legislation
The Equal Opportunities Legislation which safeguards sexual and racial equality as well as tolerance of diversity encompasses the;
Race Relations Act 1976 Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Both inside and outside the classroom teachers are not allowed to discriminate against any students because of their age, disability, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
Inside the classroom teachers must ensure all lessons are planned with some consideration to the different age groups and their ability levels. Teachers must ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect and must promote equal opportunities for all students.
Outside the classroom this policy is enforced through imagery, including men and women of different nationalities and cultures, displaying signs in several languages and holding events to celebrate the different cultures/diversity of all the students in the college. Any racist behaviour inside and outside of the classroom must be reported to a senior member of staff.
Disability and Discrimination Legislation
The series of Acts is made up of the following:
Employment Equality Act Religion or Belief (2003) Sexual Orientation
(2003) Disability and Discrimination Act 1995
Inside the classroom teachers must ensure all students have sufficient and suitable access to the class and its’ resources, and that all students have the right level of learner support including additional time allowance and maybe a scribe and reader if necessary. Students with disabilities may cause disruptions, however it is up to the teacher to ensure they are aware of any disabilities their students may have and that they are prepared for any disruptions.
This legislation “seeks to achieve a society in which all disable persons can participate fully as equal citizens”. Outside of the classroom teachers must take on any additional training on how to deal with and look after disabled students and must seek advice if they are struggling to cope with any disabled students.
Health and Safety Legislation
Two of the most important pieces of health and safety legislation affecting educational establishments across the UK are the:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Outside the classroom the college appoints first aiders and first aid emergency procedures; posters are on all floors and inside classrooms. The college also appoints fire wardens and clearly displays all fire exits and extinguishers. Clean toilet facilities are available and all wet floors should be clearly marked with appropriate signage.
Inside the classroom all students should be made aware of fire exits and meeting points. All electrical wiring should be secured and the floor should be free from obstructions including coats and bags. No food and drinks should be brought into the classroom and clear signs can be displayed inside the classroom.
The Health and Safety legislation sets the standards that must be met to ensure the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by any work activity.
Child Protection
The Children Act 2004 is designed to promote and safeguard children’s wellbeing. Child protection covers physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect.
Any form of physical violence is forbidden and teachers must ensure they do not mistreat students to make them feel inadequate or stall their development. Teachers must maintain a professional rapport with all students and should not be seen to be speaking explicitly with younger or vulnerable adults to take part in sexual activities. Also, teachers should be wary of isolating students and must ensure they are meeting all of their student’s physical and psychological needs.
Inside the classroom teachers must be aware of the student’s interaction with each other and any bullying or untoward behaviour should be reported immediately. Outside of the classroom teachers should give advice and support the ss with regards to their safety outside of the college and the college should provide contact details of any support officers for students to report any abuse they see or are suffering from themselves.
Task 1: Numeracy and ICT
Numeracy – lesson plan and task
The lesson’s topic was 2D shapes. The students were asked to focus on the 1 digit numbers and add them as quickly as possible …show more content…
as a warmer/recap of previous learning. After discussing real life places and their shapes, the students look at more shapes and have to tell the teacher how many corners and sides they have. The students then had to name the correct shape with its number of sides and corners.
The teacher then asked the students, in pairs, to measure classroom items from a list and they were asked to think about how they could find out the length of sides they weren’t able to reach using multiplication and addition and then had to check their answers with other pairs.
At the end of the lesson the ss had to answer questions about which tables they thought would fit better in the room. There was also some ICT embedded in this lesson where students were allowed to use the internet to access a shapes …show more content…
quiz.
The first activity included focusing on the 1 digit numbers and adding them together, this embedded addition at the beginning of the lesson. Students then had to identify the number of corners and sides the shapes have, this embedded counting in relation to 2D shapes and the number of lines in each shape. The students also had to measure classroom items, this embedded numeracy skills which could be useful when students are moving or buying new furniture or when buying clothes. This proved a valuable lesson for students to learn basic number addition, 2D shape recognition and the ability to measure items in a room, which is essential for basic continued development of numeracy. The measuring items task reinforced the learning of addition and was extended by using this to introduce multiplication when students were asked how they would find the length of items they couldn’t reach.
ICT – lesson plan and task
The lesson’s focus was on photography concepts, techniques and vocabulary. Firstly, the students were asked to look at photos and think about how they made them feel, they then discussed their photos with other students saying why they chose the photo. The students then had to complete a matching task, where they were asked to match the photography words with the meaning and write their answers on the board.
After the teacher has checked the answers the students learn some more photography vocabulary and the teacher teaches some rules on photography techniques. The students, in pairs, are then asked to go and take 20 pictures using the rules they have just learnt and then upload these onto computers. They then insert 5 pictures onto a PowerPoint presentation and insert text to explain choices giving reference to the rules the students learned about, the students then present their slides whilst other students listen out for key vocabulary learned earlier and ask one question about other people’s choice of photo.
The students were asked to create PowerPoint presentation using images they had to have using a camera and upload onto the computer. The ICT skills they developed were uploading images and saving them onto a computer and using PowerPoint functions and formatting, all of which will be useful in enhancing the student’s ability to use a computer or create a PowerPoint presentation for future work or educational purposes. The student’s will also find uploading pictures a useful experience when going on holiday or wanting to save pictures for a special occasion, all of these skills were embedded in the lesson of which the aim was to introduce students to photography concepts and techniques.
Task 2: Teacher role and responsibilities
Centre Code of Practice
The Code of Practice forms part of the student’s learner contracts, it covers:
Student responsibilities (attendance records, completion of homework and punctuality) Unacceptable behaviour (alcohol and drug use, any physical or verbal abuse) Environmental responsibilities (no vandalism of college property, no mobile phones in class, no littering in the college )
Outside of the classroom posters are placed around the college site reminding students that ID must always be on display, littering or vandalising college property is unacceptable and that all student’s faces should be visible at all times.
Inside the classroom teachers must ensure registers are taken so regular absence or lateness can be reported, and teachers should prepare student inductions to remind students of what is and isn’t acceptable. Teachers can also put enforcement measures in place for example; detention for latecomers or the confiscation of mobile phones is used inside the classroom.
The Code of Practice is included in the student’s Learner Agreement and in a diary which is issued to all students when they are enrolling and is available on the college website. Any alcohol or drug use or physical and verbal abuse must be reported to the head of school, security or the police.
Equal Opportunities Legislation
The Equal Opportunities Legislation which safeguards sexual and racial equality as well as tolerance of diversity encompasses the;
Race Relations Act 1976 Sex Discrimination Act 1975
Both inside and outside the classroom teachers are not allowed to discriminate against any students because of their age, disability, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation.
Inside the classroom teachers must ensure all lessons are planned with some consideration to the different age groups and their ability levels. Teachers must ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect and must promote equal opportunities for all students.
Outside the classroom this policy is enforced through imagery, including men and women of different nationalities and cultures, displaying signs in several languages and holding events to celebrate the different cultures/diversity of all the students in the college. Any racist behaviour inside and outside of the classroom must be reported to a senior member of staff.
Disability and Discrimination Legislation
The series of Acts is made up of the following:
Employment Equality Act Religion or Belief (2003) Sexual Orientation
(2003) Disability and Discrimination Act 1995
Inside the classroom teachers must ensure all students have sufficient and suitable access to the class and its’ resources, and that all students have the right level of learner support including additional time allowance and maybe a scribe and reader if necessary. Students with disabilities may cause disruptions, however it is up to the teacher to ensure they are aware of any disabilities their students may have and that they are prepared for any disruptions.
This legislation “seeks to achieve a society in which all disable persons can participate fully as equal citizens”. Outside of the classroom teachers must take on any additional training on how to deal with and look after disabled students and must seek advice if they are struggling to cope with any disabled students.
Health and Safety Legislation
Two of the most important pieces of health and safety legislation affecting educational establishments across the UK are the:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999
Outside the classroom the college appoints first aiders and first aid emergency procedures; posters are on all floors and inside classrooms. The college also appoints fire wardens and clearly displays all fire exits and extinguishers. Clean toilet facilities are available and all wet floors should be clearly marked with appropriate signage.
Inside the classroom all students should be made aware of fire exits and meeting points. All electrical wiring should be secured and the floor should be free from obstructions including coats and bags. No food and drinks should be brought into the classroom and clear signs can be displayed inside the classroom.
The Health and Safety legislation sets the standards that must be met to ensure the health and safety of all employees and others who may be affected by any work activity.
Child Protection
The Children Act 2004 is designed to promote and safeguard children’s wellbeing. Child protection covers physical, emotional and sexual abuse and neglect.
Any form of physical violence is forbidden and teachers must ensure they do not mistreat students to make them feel inadequate or stall their development. Teachers must maintain a professional rapport with all students and should not be seen to be speaking explicitly with younger or vulnerable adults to take part in sexual activities. Also, teachers should be wary of isolating students and must ensure they are meeting all of their student’s physical and psychological needs.
Inside the classroom teachers must be aware of the student’s interaction with each other and any bullying or untoward behaviour should be reported immediately. Outside of the classroom teachers should give advice and support the ss with regards to their safety outside of the college and the college should provide contact details of any support officers for students to report any abuse they see or are suffering from themselves.