Embedded Approaches to English
and Maths
BBC Skillswise
- the section on Jobskills contains video clips that show how English and maths skills
are used at work e.g. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/topic/construction
Being Functional
http://tlp.excellencegateway.org.uk/tlp/fs/fs-resources/cpd_act_2.php
- resources and video clips that show how to embed functional skills
Countdown
Free software to run both the numeracy and word-building games from the well
known TV programme is available from
http://www.csfsoftware.co.uk/products.htm
Dicom Portable
- a free 'text prediction' tool for use on PCs
http://portableapps.com/apps/accessibility/dicom-portable
Don't Call it Literacy - what every teacher should know about speaking, listening,
reading and writing
Barton, G (2013) London: Routledge
Embedded Learning Materials – Community and Employability
- folders on materials that illustrate good practice in embedding English and maths in
a range of vocational areas e.g. Employability, Early Years, The Growing Child, Family
Health
http://rwp.excellencegateway.org.uk/Embedded%20Learning/Community/
Embedded Learning Materials - Interactive Modules
- a set of short interactive modules on key topics in literacy and numeracy
http://rwp.excellencegateway.org.uk/Interactive%20Materials/
Embedding Literacy, Language and Numeracy - a starter kit
- a set of resources over all the key aspects of embedded approaches
http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/node/1154
Examtime
- a free mindmapping tool that also enables you to create flashcard and quiz
activities http://www.examtime.com/
Fast Facts
- a booklets containing key information, tips on spelling, maths relevant to different
occupational sectors
http://shop.niace.org.uk/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?name=fast+facts
Jigsaw software
Free software to make up matching activities using jigsaws and domino formats
http://tinyurl.com/24rs6k The programme is entitled ‘Formulator Tarsia’.
Learning the Language of Learning
- an article about the importance of develop technical terminology in all areas of the
curriculum http://headguruteacher.com/2014/04/17/pedagogy-postcard-16learning-the-language-of-learning/
Linoit - http://en.linoit.com/
- an online stickies board for sharing ideas, weblinks, documents e.g.
Making The Case – Community and Voluntary Organisations
- a series of booklet about the benefits of an embedded approach
http://archive.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=159772
Maths4Us - a partnership of organisation working to promote maths. The site is a
one stop shop that takes you to several useful websites
http://maths4us.org/
Maths Everywhere - an interactive tool to develop maths
http://www.mathseverywhere.org.uk/
Padlet - http://padlet.com/
- an online stickies board for sharing ideas, weblinks, documents
QR Stuff
- a website that enables you to create and download QR codes
http://www.qrstuff.com/
Quizlet - http://quizlet.com/
- online activities based on flash cards that develop vocabulary & factual
information, e.g. Common Foods, Converting Milligrams to Micrograms
Socrative
- a free student response system that works on PCS, tablets and smart phones
http://www.socrative.com/
SMOG Index
- online readability calculator
http://www.niace.org.uk/misc/SMOG-calculator/smogcalc.php
Skills and Work
- a series of leaflets that summarise the literacy and numeracy skills required for a
range of occupations including construction, horticulture, vehicle maintenance,
administration,
http://shop.niace.org.uk/catalogsearch/advanced/result/?p=3&subject=323
The Secret of Literacy - making the implicit explicit
Didau, D (2014) Carmarthen: Independent Thinking Press
What's the Big Deal with Graphic Organisers?
- an article about the use of graphic organisers in developing reading skills
http://tinyurl.com/84kmmo8
X Mind
http://www.xmind.net/
Free mind mapping software to support with the planning stages of writing activities
For a Youtube tutorial in using X mind go to
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9EDVmfsnyE&feature=related
Bob Read
Training and Development Adviser, ACER
bob.read@acer.ac.uk 07795 260483