| Teaching Adults ICT Skills Contributor(s): Clarke, Alan (Author) |
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ISBN: 1844450406 ISBN-13: 9781844450404 Publisher: Learning Matters OUR PRICE: $45.60 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 2006 Annotation: Skills in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) are now essential to functioning in a modern society. As such, UK ICT teachers or trainers need to develop and deliver courses which motivate learners and meet their needs. This book covers all aspects of an ICT program, from methods for initial learner assessment through to assisting teachers' and trainers' professional development. Emphasis is placed on developing effective learning techniques so that individual learners are encouraged, while the use of participative methods ensures peer-to-peer support. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | Computers & Technology |
| Dewey: 004.071 |
| LCCN: 2006491216 |
| Series: Further Education |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6.6" W x 9.5" (0.65 lbs) 144 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: ICT has been formally identified as an essential life skill. This text provides teachers and trainers with the skills to develop successful ICT learning programmes in line with the new ICT Skill for Life Standard. It focuses on improving the quality of provision through extending the range of teaching and learning strategies, meeting individual needs while using participative methods, and motivating the learner. All aspects of a successful ICT programme are covered, from how to assess learners at the start of a course to ways of enhancing teachers′ and trainers′ professional development. |
Contributor Bio(s): Clarke, Alan: - Dr Alan Clarke is Associate Director for ICT and Learning at the National Institute for Adult Continuing Education (NIACE) and is an Open University teacher. He has been involved with ICT and computer-based learning for over 20 years and is currently a member of the DfES Standards Unit expert group on ICT and the DfES Skills for Life partners group. |