ESOL Training Events

Active Citizenship: Active Communities- Free training for ESOL practitioners

Background NIACE and LLU+ developed the successful ESOL Citizenship materials for ESOL learners in 2006. Written in consultation with learners and practitioners, the materials contain a range of ideas for activities in a citizenship context which have been very popular. In 2009 the Home Office commissioned NIACE to update the pack and adapt it so that it better meets the community cohesion/active citizenship agenda. The pack now contains updated materials and new chapters including:

  • updated sections on What is citizenship, Parliament and the UK as a Diverse Society
  • new sections on Getting involved in your Community and Faiths and Beliefs.

Following the series of workshops in England, NIACE Dysgu Cymru is now offering four training events across Wales. The materials produced for Wales, and the training events are funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.

Who would benefit from attending? These workshops should appeal to all practitioners who deliver ESOL within all sectors, specifically:

  • ESOL and citizenship teachers
  • ESOL managers.

Aim: To provide learning materials and practical activities to support ESOL practitioners teaching learners with Entry level ESOL skills who wish to apply for UK citizenship.

 Objectives for participants: The workshop will offer participants the opportunity to:

  • Look at the new 2010 Citizenship materials for ESOL Learners
  • Share ideas on delivering the materials
  • Update participants on current thinking on citizenship and community cohesion
  • Share feedback from the Active Citizenship pilots and trainers
  • Receive their own copy of the new materials.

Venues:           

Llandudno: 1 March 2011 - WAG offices Llandudno Junction - Places still available

Penllergaer: 3 March 2011 - WAG offices - Places still available

Merthyr  : 8 March 2011 - WAG offices - Places still available

Cardiff: 9 March 2011 - Glamorgan Archives - Full

 All events run from 9.30am-3.00pm

 Places are limited, so to request a booking form please contact wendy@niacedc.org.uk as soon as possible.

 If you have any queries about the training, please contact cerys.furlong@niacedc.org.uk