Explain Ways to Embed Elements of Functional Skills in Your Subject

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Explain ways to embed elements of Functional skills in your subject area. Functional skills are basic skills of literacy, language, numeracy, and ICT. These elements are transferrable and are necessary for all individuals to progress confidently in work and society. As a tutor I would recognise LLN needs through pre-course assessment. I would approach the learner discreetly and encourage them to seek adult learning support. Easter Card Making Activity for next week | LLN embedded elements | * Buy size A4 coloured cards, 3xglue and 5 Easter motifs. | Reading ,oral communication ,Counting ,Costing skills. Technical words. | * Go on-line check Google for Easter pictures. | ICT skimming /scanning for ideas. | * Look for 5 words associated with Easter. | Word recognition, spelling. | * Cut Cards to 13x18cm (5x7”) follow logical order when collating cards. | Exact measuring. Sequencing | Three Models of embedding: Fully Integrated This is delivered by one tutor who has subject knowledge, and is trained in basic skills of LLN. The basic skills are integrated fully throughout the course delivered through the whole activity and integral to it. Overlapping The core subject plus LLN delivered by two teachers, in separate areas, not necessarily contextualized. Overlapping takes places quickly so that embedding and integration takes place. There is a lot of planning involved in this model. Sandwich This is the Model I prefer, as it requires a 50-50 approach between the core subject and LLN .It can be provided by one teacher skilled in both areas, or a subject tutor supported by an LLN specialist. The LLN is delivered discreetly for a planned time is contextualized and related to the vocational subject i.e., Easter card, Daffodil. I would work closely with the LLN specialist, consider the learners motivation and interest; divide
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