Functional ICT
Literacy: Functional English - reading, Reading: text focus (comprehension), Functional English - writing
ICT: Functional ICT
Free tags: Remembrance day
Context: History, Voluntary & Charity
Level: E2, E3, L1
Resource type: ICT task sheet
A series of clear tasks that works well for a wide ability range (E2-L1).
Includes: resizing pictures, creating and saving folders and files, web research and poster design.
Literacy: Functional Skills English, General literacy / English
ICT: Functional ICT
ESOL: ESOL Rw/E2.1a, ESOL Rw/E3.1a, General ESOL
Context: Animal care & Equine
Resource type: ICT task sheet, Worksheet or assignment
Level: E2, E3, L1, L2
Two resources that can be used together or independently.
- An ICC / Literacy / Functional English / ESOL research project task sheet on “My favourite British animal”. E3-L2 reading, writing and ICT
- A basic animal anatomy vocabulary sheet for E2-E3 ESOL (paw, claw, antler, etc.)
For more of Kathy’s animal resources go to ‘see also’ below. (Birds of Prey resources)
ICT: Functional ICT, General ICT resources, Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Resource type: Poster
Level: E3, L1, L2
Lovely classroom display that will help learners define and understand the function of 20 common Excel toolbar buttons.
ICT: Functional ICT
Context: Construction Carpentry Plumbing, Employment skills & Public services
Level: L1
Resource type: Investigation or project, Lesson plan
Fabulous set of resources used first with OCNW Construction students but also suitable for building services and engineering. Written for L1 Functional Skills students but can easily be simplified/extended to cover Entry 3 and Level 2.
Includes detailed mapping to Functional English, Functional Maths and Functional ICT.
The assignment can be used for any building project, from a simple garden wall to a complete building or extension.
Literacy: Functional Skills English
Numeracy: Functional Maths
ICT: Functional ICT
Context: Gardening & Horticulture
Resource type: Scheme of work
Level: E3
A 4 week scheme of work for OCN E3 Garden Horticulture. Great example of embedding aspects of all three Functional Skills into a vocational course. 4 × 2 hour sessions covering identifying weeds and vegetables; sowing seeds, bulbs and tubers; and preparing growing beds.
With detailed E3 Functional Maths,English and ICT mapping charts showing embedding of measuring, internet searching, reading instructions, writing plant profiles, etc.
Literacy: Functional English - reading, Functional English - writing
Numeracy: Functional Maths
ICT: Functional ICT
General: Exam tips and help
Resource type: Interactive presentation, Revision material
Level: L1
I have create these three PPTs for the three FS exams. I have aimed to create short PPTs to help ease some of the stress and pitfalls of the Level 1 exams. They are based around feedback and advice I have obtained from City and Guilds, students and tutors. Although written for C&G Functional Skills most of the information will be relevant any FS awarding body.
Each PPT includes key vocabulary/definitions, quick fire questions, common errors (and remedies), exam details (length, structure and what to bring).
ICT: Functional ICT, Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Resource type: Handout or guide
Level: L1
Useful handout that clearly explains the principles of basic file management using folders and sub-folders.
ICT: Functional ICT, Level 1 and 2 CLAIT / ECDL
Resource type: Handout or guide
Level: E3, L1
A clear guidebook to computers (mouse, keyboard) and to using Microsoft Word. Ideal for E3-L1 Functional ICT and ECDL (European computer driving licence).
Literacy: Functional English - reading, Rs/E2.1, Rt/E2.1, Rt/E2.2, Ws/E2.2, Wt/E2.1, Functional English - writing
ICT: Functional ICT
Context: Gardening & Horticulture
Resource type: Hands-on / practical activity, ICT task sheet, Reading comprehension, Writing prompts
Level: E2
Set of reading comprehension and computer-based research/writing task based on a set of instructions for making your own terrarium from a drinks bottle. Written for, and fully mapped to, Entry 2 Functional English and ICT, but could also be used for E1 and E3 learners.
Literacy: Functional Skills English
Numeracy: Functional Maths
ICT: Functional ICT
Context: Business & Money management
Resource type: Investigation or project
Level: E3, L1, L2
A fabulous multi-level, multiple-skills project which clearly demonstrates how Functional English, Maths and ICT can be embedded into vocational teaching. Includes budgeting, forecasting, writing business plans, group discussion and much more. Ideal for (and fully mapped to) E3-L2 Functional English and Maths.
