19 Oct New FET Learner Resources
Waterford Wexford ETB and Dyslexia Ireland have been collaborating to develop new literacy and dyslexia-friendly resources that truly support learners accessing Further Education and Training. Today we are sharing the first set in a series of resources that focus on strategies to support learners in Exam Preparation, Time Management, and Note-taking.
This collaboration developed from a shared interest in promoting access to inclusive support for adult learners and facilitating dyslexia-friendly resources as part of the Learning Support assistance available at Waterford and Wexford ETB. The three initial resources focused on areas where learners may face challenges in their academic journey: time management, exam preparation, and note-taking.
The Time Management resource provides learners with tips to help them manage their time effectively, set clear goals and create a study plan and a balanced schedule that meets their goals.
The Exam Preparation resource breaks down instructions to successfully prepare for an exam, before and during the exam. It also provides useful tips for studying, planning, staying focused and identifying key information.
The Note-taking resource focuses on effective strategies for taking down information, which can at times be overwhelming for learners. In these pages, learners will find advice on how to actively listen for information and how to organise their notes and ideas. This resource also provides information on three different methods of taking notes: the Cornell Method, the Mind-map method and the Outline method.
We are thrilled to share these resources and see the impact they’ll have in classrooms and community learning spaces. If you have any comments, feedback, or questions, we would love to hear from you. Contact Margaret Howard (margarethoward@wwetb.ie) in Waterford Wexford ETB, or Rita Jorge Brennan (ritajorgebrennan@dyslexia.ie) in Dyslexia Ireland.