Specific Topics - Basic Skills

Specific Topics

Basic Skills

Reference Material / Books
Internet Links
Multimedia & Activity Pack

- Adult Literacy

Reference Material / Books

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Internet Links

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/gcsebitesize/
This is part of the BBC's interactive and extensive web-based information service. This particular section of it deals with bite-size revision for the GCSE exams. This is a fun, fully functioning site. The content includes revision information, model answers to typical questions, overviews of courses, (this includes all written subjects that are examined.) and lots of interaction. This site is a must for those who study these subjects at or below this level, or for those who wish to gain valuable information about how to design online learning or training material.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/fe/skills/telephon.shtml
This is part of the BBC online services. This division of the BBC site is concerned with online skills development for adults. Those areas addressed are Communication and Customer Care skills, Study Skills and Number Skills. The site offers interactive training with practical exercises. Very useful.

http://ericir.syr.edu/ AskERIC
This is a great site. It is a database related to Education, a wonderful resource for anyone involved in any area of education. It contains a virtual library and lesson plans, which are constantly added to. Links:internal links make navigation easy. A search engine provides information on related sites.

http://www.ed.gov/databases/ERIC_Digests/ed368891.html
Peer Tutoring in Adult Basic and Literacy Education
This site offers a useful step-by-step approach to peer tutoring, with feedback from adult learners. Links: none. However there is a list of references for further information.

http://members.tripod.com/~Roberta/physenv.htm
This site offers comprehensive information on all aspects of adult education Extensive guidelines under each heading provide helpful tips for planning a tutorial. Links: several links to other sites as well as references to useful articles.

http://nsn.nslsilus.org/wkkhome/adult/index.html
THE ADULT LEARNING CENTRE is based in Illinois, USA.The material includes student responses and lesson plans. Links:to Hotlist on adult learner resources on the Net. Useful if you want to benchmark emerging teaching practices, and students' responses to these. .

http://literacynet.org/diversity/
Multiple Intelligences for Adult Literacy & Adult Education
This site discusses how to incorporate the Theory of Multiple Intelligence into teaching basic skills and adult literacy. It gives ideas for assessment and teaching tips to help you to develop learning strategies in terms of the seven intelligences.

http://www.ec.tased.edu.au/las/sose/essay.htm
Teaching for Learning
The site includes an informative essay written by Bob Phillips.Topics include Interdependence, Curriculum Development, and Using Constructivist Ideas in the Classroom. Links: the page has several useful links to associated sites.

http://easternlincs.worlded.org/TEACHERS/maththing/ny1home.htm
Meaningful Math Activities that Work. The site includes workshops and activities for teacher trainers and adult literacy tutors You can access the general workshop outline, activities, and additional resources. Links: links to other sites and Web addresses.

http://www.freeworksheets.com/default2.asp
Freeworksheets
This site provides a list of categories of worksheets available free of charge. While not aimed directly at adult educators, the layout of the sheets gives good guidelines for lesson planning. Check out Mathematics, Sentences and Thinking Skills . However, each site requires at least two jumps to get to a specific area. Good access to thematic worksheets.

http://hub2.coe.utk.edu/gtelab/
Workforce Education LAB (Learning Activities Bank)
This site has information on Basic Skills and knowledge that adults need to be competent in work environments. There are useful learning activities and outlines for Workforce Education. Links: to numerous, easily assessed sites with further resources.

http://www.learnativity.com/training_FAQs/
Learning and Training FAQS
This is a list of FAQs (frequently asked questions) on training. It includes questions specifically on adult education. Links: many links to other related sites, easily accessed.

http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/Database/index.html
Literacy Trust Data Base
This is a good resource, developed with the support of the UK Basic Skills Agency. There is an online database, with free access. Topics cover a broad range of educational issues. You can use internal links to access related documents and reports, and key initiatives. Links: to the Basic Skills Agency, which supports the development of the site.

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