EBOOK: Supporting Maths & English in Post-14 Education & Training

This book offers a practical solution to the challenges trainee teachers and practising teachers face when asked to address English and maths across the further education curriculum. Aimed firmly at non-specialist teachers of English and maths, each chapter has activities to raise your own awareness of English or maths concepts, as well as examples of activities that you can use in your teaching to ensure English and maths are appropriately embedded. Key features include: Accessible explanations of English and maths concepts to support both you and your learners Tasks to get you thinking about the general principles of embedding English and maths Specific ideas for embedding English and maths in a range of vocational subject contexts Tips and ideas for your lessons General advice together with Dos and donts Helpful commentaries about suggested teacher activities Recommendations for further readingIf you are training to teach in the education and training sector, this book offers a number of tasks and activities to help you address English and maths in your subject area and is an excellent resource to support the planning and teaching of your subject. "e;These experts in English and Maths have ensured that their advice is well conceived and carefully explained but also that it is practical. Written with enthusiasm and flair, this book is valuable and very welcome."e;Professor Kevin Orr, School of Education and Professional Development, University of Huddersfield, UK"e;From reading aloud to pronunciation on the one hand; and from measurement and data handling on the other, the authors present workable strategies, ideas and exercises that are easy to use. Jargon-free and user-friendly, this book offers valuable insights and ideas."e;Dr Rebecca Eliahoo, Principal Lecturer (Lifelong Learning), University of Westminster, UK