Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, News 0
Self-directed learning is where an individual takes responsibility for their own learning, and doesn’t follow a structured approach as set out in a traditional learning environment. The process of self-directed learning is split into the following: Assessing the needs and readiness for learning Identifying learning goals Engaging in the learning process Self evaluation This self-directed […]
There is no running away from the fact that the economy has been massively affected by the pandemic this year; and many businesses are struggling as a result. We aren’t just talking about the likes of the big brand names from the high street. Businesses from all sectors are being financially impacted. Changes in Learning […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, Assessment, News 0
At the beginning of lockdown we saw a huge increase in the uptake of people wanting to study online courses. There has been a large shift in approaches to learning and development in general; with all face-to-face training being cancelled, and moving onto virtual channels. The education and training sectors have had to adapt quickly […]
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Mental health in the workplace is a topic that is being talked about more and more at the moment. Awareness has generally improved and people are starting to realise the impact of stress within their jobs. Good mental health is extremely important so that we can lead the best life possible. It allows us to […]
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Being an Assessor is not always an easy role. With there being so many different types of learner, it can be challenging to create an assessment plan to meet everyone’s needs. Some people learn best using visual stimulation, others learn best by listening. If you have a learner with a visual impairment, you need to […]
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After the global pandemic that we are all living in, children going to school feels like a distant memory. It is almost a novelty, and something that many parents took for granted. The importance of the role that teachers carry out has become more significant, and parents are a lot more sympathetic towards them. This […]
We all procrastinate, no matter how much we tell ourselves that we won’t. 5 minutes of watching TV before getting back to what we were working on just doesn’t happen. 3 hours later and we find ourselves hooked on that Netflix series, and work is just a distant memory. Studying at home is not easy, […]
You all seemed to really enjoy our blog where we talked about how to write your CV for a job in Further Education, so we thought we would expand on that with this latest post. You might think of a CV as a really boring piece of paper that you simply haven’t got time to […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, News 0
Online learning can often feel very challenging. You have to be a very driven individual in order to manage your time effectively and complete your course. However, you aren’t on your own! Although online learning may seem hard at first, our tutors are always on the end of the phone to help. We have also […]
If you are an Assessor, you will have noticed during lockdown that there has been a slight reform in how end-point assessments have been carried out. EPAs usually involve a face-to-face element, which just hasn’t been possible due to social distancing restrictions. However, due to COVID-19, learners have been able to be assessed remotely rather […]