This literature review looks at how adults’ basic skills can be improved through family, workbased and flexible learning. It also looks at two specific components within basic skills: financial capability and employability skills. A programme report, leaflet, conference paper, discussion paper and presentation slides are now available to download.
The International Review Programme comprises six literature reviews which were undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) between September 2009 and May 2010 for CfBT, with the purpose of informing continuous improvements in the teaching and learning of adult basic skills. The impacts of developing basic skills are considered for individuals and employers as well as for society as a whole.
To find out more and to access the downl;oads, visit the CfBT website.
Check out the Skills for Life Network E-News Update November 2023 for a round up of what’s new and what’s happening in maths, English, ESOL and digital skills in the FE and Training sector.
The Government is investing up to £2m to ensure that all teachers in England will benefit from new tools powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI) that will help them plan lessons and reduce their workloads.
The Functional Skills Resources subscription website has hit a landmark figure of 300 unique resources available for you to download and use with your learners.
Starting this January, you can now book your place on the ETF’s Level 5 online maths, English and ESOL courses, including their newest ‘Teaching for Mastery in FE Maths’.
International review programme: adult basic skills development
This literature review looks at how adults’ basic skills can be improved through family, workbased and flexible learning. It also looks at two specific components within basic skills: financial capability and employability skills. A programme report, leaflet, conference paper, discussion paper and presentation slides are now available to download.
The International Review Programme comprises six literature reviews which were undertaken by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) between September 2009 and May 2010 for CfBT, with the purpose of informing continuous improvements in the teaching and learning of adult basic skills. The impacts of developing basic skills are considered for individuals and employers as well as for society as a whole.
To find out more and to access the downl;oads, visit the CfBT website.
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