Further Education NI (Full Lesson)

Further Education NI

Learning Objectives

Understand the role of Further Education in Northern Ireland.

What do you already know about Further Education in Northern Ireland?

The collective voice of the six Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland

Further Education NI: The collective representation of six Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland.

The dual purpose of the Further Education sector in Northern Ireland for social inclusion and economic growth

Dual purpose: The two-fold goal of the Further Education sector to promote social inclusion and stimulate economic growth.

The structure of the Further Education sector, comprising six colleges and 29 campuses

Six colleges with 29 campuses.

The role of Further Education in supporting learners and employers

Providing training and qualifications that enhance career and life prospects for learners.

The connection between learners, businesses, and professional and technical qualifications

Equipping a skilled workforce and meeting industrial needs.

Definition List

Further Education NI: The collective representation of six Further Education Colleges in Northern Ireland. Dual purpose: The two-fold goal of the Further Education sector to promote social inclusion and stimulate economic growth. Economic growth: The increase in the economic activity of a region, often reflected in the creation of jobs and wealth. Social inclusion: The process of improving the terms of participation in society for people who are disadvantaged on the basis of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion, or economic or other disadvantage. Professional and technical qualifications: Certifications that provide learners with specific skills and knowledge required for particular jobs or industries.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.