Book Description

This document details the revised minimum core to be included within the new initial teacher education programmes and it applies to initial teacher training qualifications in the lifelong learning sector in England as from September 2007. All teachers are required to have the literacy, language, numeracy and ICT knowledge, understanding and personal skills as defined by the minimum core. This will equip teachers to develop inclusive approaches to addressing the literacy, language, numeracy and ICT needs of their learners. Table of contents: * Section 1: Language and Literacy - Knowledge and understanding. Personal English language skills (Personal, social and cultural factors influencing language and literacy learning and development. Explicit knowledge about language and of the four skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing) * Section 2: Numeracy - Knowledge and understanding. Personal numeracy skills (Personal, social and cultural factors influencing numeracy learning and development. Explicit knowledge of numeracy communication and processes * Section 3: Information and Communication Technology (ICT) - Knowledge and understanding. Personal English language skills (Personal, social and cultural factors influencing ICT learning and development. Explicit knowledge about ICT) * Summary of minimum core elements * The reform of teacher education * The minimum core in certificate and diploma programmes.