Resources by Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS)
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Independent Employer Forums
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks t the theme of knowledge and technology transfer. Produced by Pera, it reviews a controlled process of informed communication and engagement between local providers and businesses across South Oxfordshire.
An employer forum...
Industry 'Fit for Purpose' Engineering Qualifications
This case study describes the processes and partnerships needed in developing a Higher Apprenticeship in Engineering Environmental Technologies.
It looks at:
* the challenges and benefits of working with an extensive range of partners and stakeholders and fostering cross-sector innovation
*...
Influencing progression to A level science - Post-16
Published in 2009 by LSIS, this report describes action research performed by Hartlepool Sixth Form College. The project was about establishing the reasons why students opt to take up science at A level and to encourage their progression into a science subject at A level from the college's partner schools....
Initial Skills for Life Assessment and Diagnostic Procedures
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study tackles the theme of functional skills. By HMP Durham, the case study is an account of the basic skills initial assessment and diagnostic procedure each learner undergoes on entry to the prison.
The study follows the learner...
Interpreting Data
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), these resources are aimed at mathematics practitioners. .
Sessions in this resource look at:
• Interpreting bar charts (using higher order questions)
• Interpretation of pie charts (exposing and discussing common misconceptions)...
Introducing Magnetic Fields and the Electric Motor Effect
Produced by the Learning and Skills Improvement Service, this is an activity that provides an opportunity for students to use basic knowledge of magnetic fields to explore how magnets can be used to create motion. The activity involves hands-on learning in the form of constructing an electric motor out of magnets,...
Investigating a Crime Scene
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of harnessing technology. Learners on a BTEC level two diploma in applied science course at Mid Kent College Medway carried out a crime scene investigation as part of their ‘Investigating a crime scene’ unit by Edexcel...
Investigating Turning Forces: Moments
In this activity, from the LSIS, students discover for themselves the importance of the perpendicular distance in moments. It is presented as a whole class discussion but can easily be adapted for small group work.
The activity uses a magnetic disc that takes about 15 minutes to construct. The activity will...
Kinaesthetic Strategies for Basic Arithmetic
Published by LSIS, this research project was carried out by Bolton Community College. The aim of the research was to devise an effective numeracy foundation learning programme that would address the immediate academic numeracy needs of foundation level students who had previously shown low levels of achievement in...
Kinaesthetic Strategies for Basic Arithmetic
Produced by the Learning Skills Improvement Service (LSIS), this case study looks at the theme of embedding functional skills.
The case study describes a foundation construction programme at Bolton College, which sought to address the issue of poor numeracy in learners. To ensure appropriate provision for...