An investigation into establishing a strategy to embed literacy skills into FE delivery and assessment for 16-19 learners at Pembrokeshire College.

Archwiliad i sefydlu strategaeth er mwyn mewnosod sgiliau llythrennedd mewn darpariaeth AB i ddysgwyr 16-19 yng Ngholeg Sir Benfro.

Paul Robinson&

Anthony Rundle

E1 E2 E3 L1 L20.00

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IA Scores of Learners on Entry, 2012

% of learners at entry 2012

To evaluate the current literacy skills of the 2012, 16-19 cohort of learners through the existing initial assessment.

Dadansoddi sgiliau llythrennedd presennol cohort 2012, 16-19 trwy’r asesiad cychwynnol presennol.

E1 E2 E3 L1 L20.00%

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10.00%

15.00%

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25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

40.00%

45.00%

Literacy IA Scores of Level 2 Programmes on Entry

% of learners at entry to level 2 programmes

Level 2 & Level 3 ProgrammesRhaglenni lefel 2 a 3

E1 E2 E3 L1 L20.000.050.100.150.200.250.300.350.400.45

Literacy IA Scores of Level 3 Programmes on Entry

% of learners at entry to level 3 programmes

To develop a generic marking scheme for tutors to feedback to learners’ written evidence.Datblygu cynllun marcio generig er mwyn i diwtoriaid gynnig adborth

To develop a generic marking scheme for tutors to feedback to learners’ written evidence.Datblygu cynllun marcio generig er mwyn i diwtoriaid gynnig adborth

Number of Attendees Number of Evaluation Forms returned0

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64% Feedback Results

To develop feedback skills such that tutors can respond positively to learners with a variety of skill levels.Datblygu sgiliau adborth cadarnhaol ar gyfer dysgwyr ar bob lefel o sgiliau.

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Staff Feedback on Generic Marking Scheme

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Further breakdown of feedback resultsCanlyniadau adborth – gwybodaeth bellach

83.0%

12.1%

4.8%

Please indicate your mode of study

FE (Further Education)

HE (Higher Education)

WBL (Work Based Learning)

Student responses Q1:Ymateb myfyrwyr C1:

89.2%

10.8%

Has your tutor made any notes or comments on your written work?

Yes No

Student responses Q2:Ymateb myfyrwyr C2:

56.4%

43.6%

Did your tutor use the symbols shown on the Marking Scheme displayed on the

classroom walls?

Yes No

Student responses Q3:Ymateb myfyrwyr C3:

53.7%46.3%

Have you responded to any of the symbols and made corrections?

Yes No

Student responses Q5:Ymateb myfyrwyr C5:

75.8%

24.2%

Do you feel that your written work has improved as a result of the notes and

comments made by your tutor?

Yes No

Student responses Q8:Ymateb myfyrwyr C8:

83.6%

16.4%

Do you think making corrections has im-proved the standard of your written work?

Yes No

Student responses Q11:Ymateb myfyrwyr C11:

96.8%

3.2%

Do you make any notes or comments on students’ written work?

Yes No

Staff responses Q1:Ymateb staff C1:

73.3%

26.7%

Do you use the symbols shown on the Mark-ing Scheme displayed on the classroom/

staffroom walls?

Yes No

Staff responses Q2:Ymateb staff C2:

96.7%

3.3%

Do you have a good understanding of what the symbols mean?

Yes No

Staff responses Q4:Ymateb staff C4:

44.8%

55.2%

Have your students responded to any of the symbols and made corrections?

Yes No

Staff responses Q5:Ymateb staff C5:

66.7%

33.3%

Do you feel that students’ written work has improved as a result of the notes and

comments made by you?

Yes No

Staff responses Q9:Ymateb staff C9:

I have been shown how to use words

that fit the sentence better.

I would say that my

grammar has improved since I

started at college .

My written work has improved because my

tutor has helped me make changes and I learn from

them.

What our learners have said…Sylwadau ein dysgwyr…

Since coming to college my spelling and use of punctuation has improved dramatically.