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The following are resources that you may find useful when delivering programme modules leading to a range of QQI components. In 2015 and 2016 FESS engaged the services of experienced teachers and tutors to develop suggested resource lists for a range of thematic areas, these lists may be of interest to those teaching in the FET environment for the for the first time or for experienced who are  teachers looking for new ideas.  It is hoped to continue to upload more resource lists as they become available.

Equality and Diversity

Literacy and Numeracy

Teaching and Learning

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Well-being in the FET Environment

Reflective Practice

Equality and Diversity

Literacy and Numeracy

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	NEW! The RMIT University (Austalia) Language, Literacy & Numeracy in VET resources link to their professional development handbook which demonstrates a number of different strategies to assist teachers to focus more on the language, literacy and numeracy of their courses. The activities demonstrated within it will help students develop language and literacy strategies such as speaking, reading and study skills that will carry them into further learning in educational settings or workplaces.
	This is an updated version of the guide first published by NALA in 2002.  It is intended as a resource for managers and staff in further education and training centres.  Guideline 8 in the guide is particularly intended for teachers on vocational and academic courses for adults and young people.
	The Department of Education and Skills has published the national strategy to improve literacy and numeracy among children and young people 2011 - 2020; Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life
	Axis Education is the UK's leading independent provider of innovative publications for adult learners.  Axis Education’s new Skillbuilders resources have been tailor-made for Irish adult education and specifically the JCSP. The books use Irish workplaces – a Galway hotel, a Cork supermarket and a Dublin factory, to teach English and maths in real-life contexts. Links to this website are temporarily suspended because of security concerns on their website. We advise you do not visit in the meantime.
	Home Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009 Money Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009 Kitchen Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009
	In Autumn 2015 FESS engaged the services of experienced teachers and tutors to develop suggested resource lists for a range of programme modules leading to QQI components at levels 2, 3, 5 and 6. These lists may be of interest to teachers teaching a programme module for the first time or teachers looking for new ideas. You can access these resource lists here
	Educoot is a one-stop service for creating educational content for Adult Education and Training Services, Primary School Publishers and Primary Schools. Resources and educational materials can be tailor-made to suit schools, organisations, companies or centres. Educoot specialise in creating tailor-made materials for pupils, students, tutors, teachers or staff members. There are a number of free resources listed on the site, as well as information about resources that can be purchased from Educoot.

Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning

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	This resource contains an outline of the main theories that inform further and higher education, information on how we learn and a range of practical strategies that educators can use to support inclusive learning and differentiated instruction
	Consumer Classroom is a community website for teachers bringing together an extensive library of consumer education resources from across the EU, along with interactive and collaborative tools to help prepare and share lessons with students and other teachers. A pdf outlining this resource is available here.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)

Wellbeing in the FET Environment

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Teacher and Tutor Well-Being in the FET Environment

To work effectively with learners it is important to take care of your own well-being, as a teacher and tutor. This booklet will explore how you can use the findings and strategies of positive psychology and maximise your own individual potential for happiness and well-being. Taking Care of Your Well-Being for FET Teachers and Tutors was developed by Dr. Marie Rooney on behalf of FESS to support those working in the FET sector. We hope that you find it useful.

Learner Well-Being in the FET Environment

In Autumn 2015, FESS offered seminars in the area of learner well-being in the FET environment which were delivered by Dr. Marie Rooney. This document, Well-being in the Further Education and Training Environment may be useful to those working in the FET sector.

Identifying, Developing and Supporting Soft Skills Development in Learners - Coming Soon

Reflective Practice

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Created: 27 November 2013

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FESS has put together a selection of resources that you may find useful in promoting teaching and learning in further education:

This resource contains an outline of the main theories that inform further and higher education, information on how we learn and a range of practical strategies that educators can use to support inclusive learning and differentiated instruction.

Association for Higher Education Access and Disability (AHEAD) : Teaching and Learning - Making Learning Accessible for Students with Disabilities in Further Education This guide has been designed to assist teaching staff in further education and training to have a better understanding of the needs of students with disabilities. It describes ways of using principles of Universal Design in the design and delivery of courses so that all students have access to the same learning opportunities. Building accessibility and inclusive practices into the design and delivery of courses will benefit all students and will ensure that further education and training reflects the spirit and requirements of current legislation. Adopting a Universal Design approach will also help to ensure that the inclusion of students with disabilities is embedded into mainstream practice thus reducing the need for specialist supports to be put in place at a later stage

Teaching and Learning Resource Lists

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Teacher and Tutor Well-Being in the FET Environment

Building Psychological Capital in these Challenging Times and The Importance of Emotional and Social Intelligence for Happiness Success and Wellbeing

These resources have been developed by Jacinta Kitt, lecturer on the M.Ed programme in Trinity College Dublin to support those working in education, in these difficult times.
Each audio presentation is accompanied by a set of slides. Ideally, it would be best to listen to the presentation while viewing the slides and the sequence of the slides corresponds with the presentation material.
The main aim of the presentations is to encourage those listening to reflect on their individual situations and try to find some helpful means of sustaining and enhancing personal wellbeing. 

Building Psychological Capital in these Challenging Times -  Audio file and slide presentation

The Importance of Emotional and Social Intelligence for Happiness Success and Wellbeing -  Audio file and slide presentation

Click here for more informastion on Jacinta Kitt

To work effectively with learners it is important to take care of your own well-being, as a teacher and tutor. This booklet will explore how you can use the findings and strategies of positive psychology and maximise your own individual potential for happiness and well-being. Taking Care of Your Well-Being for FET Teachers and Tutors was developed by Dr. Marie Rooney on behalf of FESS to support those working in the FET sector. We hope that you find it useful.

Learner Well-Being in the FET Environment

In Autumn 2015, FESS offered seminars in the area of learner well-being in the FET environment which were delivered by Dr. Marie Rooney. This document, Well-being in the Further Education and Training Environment may be useful to those working in the FET sector.

Identifying, Developing and Supporting Soft Skills Development in Learners - Coming Soon

Wellbeing in the FET Environment Resource Lists

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Created: 27 November 2013

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FESS has put together a selection of resources that you may find useful in integrating literacy and numeracy across your programmes at all levels. The first section are externally sourced resources and the second section area resource lists developed by practitioners working in the FET environment.

	NEW! The RMIT University (Austalia) Language, Literacy & Numeracy in VET resources link to their professional development handbook which demonstrates a number of different strategies to assist teachers to focus more on the language, literacy and numeracy of their courses. The activities demonstrated within it will help students develop language and literacy strategies such as speaking, reading and study skills that will carry them into further learning in educational settings or workplaces.
	This is an updated version of the guide first published by NALA in 2002. It is intended as a resource for managers and staff in further education and training centres. Guideline 8 in the guide is particularly intended for teachers on vocational and academic courses for adults and young people.
	The Department of Education and Skills has published the national strategy to improve literacy and numeracy among children and young people 2011 - 2020; Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life
	Axis Education is the UK's leading independent provider of innovative publications for adult learners.  Axis Education’s new Skillbuilders resources have been tailor-made for Irish adult education and specifically the JCSP. The books use Irish workplaces – a Galway hotel, a Cork supermarket and a Dublin factory, to teach English and maths in real-life contexts.  Links to this website are temporarily suspended because of security concerns on their website. We advise you do not visit in the meantime.
	Home Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009 Money Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009 Kitchen Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009
	In Autumn 2015 FESS engaged the services of experienced teachers and tutors to develop suggested resource lists for a range of programme modules leading to QQI components at levels 2, 3, 5 and 6. These lists may be of interest to teachers teaching a programme module for the first time or teachers looking for new ideas. You can access these resource lists here
	Educoot is a one-stop service for creating educational content for Adult Education and Training Services, Primary School Publishers and Primary Schools. Resources and educational materials can be tailor-made to suit schools, organisations, companies or centres. Educoot specialise in creating tailor-made materials for pupils, students, tutors, teachers or staff members. There are a number of free resources listed on the site, as well as information about resources that can be purchased from Educoot.

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