Embedded Learning
We recognise that guidelines on good practice in the topics listed below are currently being developed. When guidelines become available they will be posted within each section. Similarly, the bank of samples of embedded teaching and learning resources are being built up as they become available.
- Planning Embedded Learning e.g. for NVQs
- Embedded Curriculum Development Resources (developed by The Basic Skills Agency / London Development Agency)
- Sample Checklist for Planning and Recording Embedded Teaching and Learning
- Case Study - Embedding LLN in an NVQ for School Caretakers
- Adapting and Developing Resources
- ‘Developing Workplace Materials’ - a one-day course offered by The Network
- Examples of resources from Oxfordshire County Council - NHS :
- How to Use a Critical Incident Report Session Plan and Notes
- Critical Incident Report Worksheet
- How to use a Professional Profile Report Session Plan and Notes
- Professional Profile Report Worksheet
- These worksheets are taken from a 'Step Up to Retail' course offered by the Essential Skills Support Unit. The course is aimed at learners beginning careers in retail or those who would like to work within the retail sector.
- Step up to Retail - Session Planner
- Step up to Retail - 4 Worksheets taken from short course
- Find more workplace resources on the Essential Skills Support Unit (ESSU) website
- These worksheets are aimed at learners learning food hygiene theory. The worksheets could support food handlers who are working towards achieving the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate:
- 8 worksheets within the context of Food Hygiene
- These courses were developed for the NHS by Solent Skills Quest and have been quality assured by the Essential Skills Support Unit:
- Embedded Learning Materials from the Surrey Flagship Project
- Care
Unit 1 - Reporting an accident
Unit 2 – I want to see the manager
Unit 3 - Directions on a building site
Unit 4 – How are you?
- Cleaning
Unit 1 - What have you done today?
Unit 2 - Lost property
Unit 3 - What’s the problem?
- Hospitality
Unit 1 - Requests
Unit 2 - Complaints
Unit 3 - Starting a conversation
Unit 4 - Writing a cheque
- Communications and Cross Cultural Awareness for Nurses (ESOL) course from South Thames College
- Course outline, example materials and report
- Open Learning - Nursing Calculations (Oxfordshire Skills for Health)
- Course
overview
- Session
describing the Open Learning Process
- Embedded learning materials from Liverpool ESOL Pathfinder:
- Introduction to Vehicle Care
- Embedded learning materials from Blackburn College ESOL Pathfinder:
- Embedded ESOL learning materials from Merton College:
- Care
- Cleaning
- Embedded learning materials are available to purchase from the following:
- Axis Education - LINK NOT LONGER WORKS!!!
- ‘Applying for a Job’ resources from Havering College:
- Applying for a Job Scheme of Work
- Telephone Tips for Job Hunting
- Applying in Writing to an Advertised Vacancy
- Power Word List for Job Applications
Further Information on Embedded learning:
- Embedding Basic Skills in London Local Authorities Project (developed by The Basic Skills Agency / London Development Agency)
- Skills for Life Strategy Unit guide ‘Raising Standards – Embedded Learning’
- For LSC funding guidance see their Briefing Note on Funding Embedded Basic Skills
- Learning From Experience - the NIACE embedded learning site.
- Download embedded learning materials for a range of contexts at The DfES Embedded Learning Portal
- Order the NIACE book on Developing Embedded Language, Literacy and Numeracy
- See the Good Practice Guidelines for Embedding ESOL from the ESOL Pathfinder Project
- The Embedding Project supporting awarding bodies to embed LLN in vocational qualifications -
- Read the embedded learning case studies on the NRDC website
- Tips on Embedding LLN from the LSDA
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