Find out how FE practitioners from Kendal College and South Lakes Community Learning have been using emojis to help learners develop their vocabulary acquisition skills and confidence in using new words.
The project
Learners were encouraged to use emojis for reading, writing, and developing vocabulary, through concentrating on persuasive, emotive writing skills. The intention was to create a strong link between image and meaning, that would then be built upon. Learners interpreted emojis, developed vocabulary around them and used the newly acquired language. They then created their own emojis and associated sentiments with them too.
Outcomes
The project reported that this approach has had a significant impact on learners’ attitude towards reading, and has enhanced their acquisition and retention of vocabulary. Teacher and learner feedback showed that the approach has helped learners to engage and to make progress in GCSE, Functional Skills and ESOL courses.
Find out more
You can explore the project findings and access resources developed by the project teams here
Outstanding Teaching, Learning and Assessment (OTLA)
The project was part of the OTLA 7 programme, which was delivered by ccConsultancy Ltd and funded through The Education and Training Foundation.
