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.
Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
Well-being in the FET Environment
Equality and Diversity
| Theme | Resources |
| Equality and Diversity in FET |
Equality and Diversity in FET Resource List1 |
| Working with LGBT Learners in FET |
Literacy and Numeracy
| Theme | Resources |
| Integrating and Supporting Literacy in FET | Integrating and Supporting Literacy in FET Resource List |
| Integrating Literacy and Numeracy across Programme areas and Levels | Integrating Literacy and Numeracy across Programme areas and Levels Resource List |
| Sourcing, Adapting and Preparing Reading Materials for Adult Learners | Coming Soon |
| Phonemic Awareness and Phonics Instruction for Adult Literacy Tutors | Coming Soon |
| Supporting Academic Writing in FET | Supporting Academic Writing in FET Resource List1 |
| Supporting Academic Writing in FET | Supporting Academic Writing in FET Resource List2 |
| Supporting Academic Writing in FET | Supporting Academic Writing in FET handbook template - coming soon |
| NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency) have developed a wide range of resources that are available to FET staff.
The website ‘Learn with NALA’ is available to all: www.learnwithnala.ie. Resources that are freely available also include:
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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Home Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009 Money Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009 Kitchen Math - Everyday Math Skills 2009 |
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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 |
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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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Teaching and Learning
Teaching and Learning
| Theme | Resources |
| Active Teaching and Learning Approaches/Methodologies | Active Teaching and Learning Approaches/Methodologies Resource List |
| Classroom Management in FET | Classroom Management in FET Resource List |
| Feedback to Learners | Feedback to Learners Resource List |
| Supporting Academic Writing in FET | Supporting Academic Writing in FET Resource List |
| Supporting Academic Writing in FET | Supporting Academic Writing in FET Resource List |
| Instructional Leadership in FET | Coming Soon |
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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 |
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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)
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| Technology Enhanced Learning | Technology Enhanced Learning Resource List |
| Technology Enhanced Learning | Coming Soon |
Wellbeing in the FET Environment
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| Health and Well-being in FET | Health and Well-being in FET Resource List Mental Health and Well-being in FET Resource List |
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Guide: Literacy Friendly Health And Wellbeing Courses For Adults (nala.ie) |
Other Resources:
Well-Being in the FET Environment
Teacher and Tutor Well-Being in the FET Environment
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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
| Theme | Resources |
| Reflective Practice and Workplace Learning |
In conversation with Carmel Lillis, three Further Education and Training educators explore
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| Reflective Practice Resource List for Teachers, Tutors, Trainers, Learners, Leadership Teams | Reflective Practice Resource List |