Unit 311 Support literacy development Level: 3 Credit value: 3 NDAQ number: M/601/7714 |
Outcome 1 Understand current national and organisational policies and practices for literacy development |
1.1 explain the aims and importance of learning provision for literacy development |
1.2 summarise the relevant policy and age-related expectations of learners relevant to literacy development in the setting |
1.3 summarise the teacher’s programme and plans for literacy development. |
Outcome 2 Support learners in developing reading and writing skills |
2.1 use a range of strategies for supporting learners to develop reading and writing skills |
2.2 select and use support strategies to meet the individual needs and learning targets of learners. |
Outcome 3 Support learners in developing speaking/talking and listening skills |
3.1 use a range of strategies for supporting learners to develop speaking/talking and listening skills |
3.2 create opportunities to help learners’ understand the importance of attentive listening and taking turns to speak |
3.3 encourage learners to contribute to conversations and discussions in a manner likely to enhance their self-confidence and self-esteem |
3.4 encourage learners to respond constructively to other learners’ contributions to conversations and discussions |
3.5 respond to learners’ use of home language and local accents and dialects in a manner which values cultural diversity and reinforces positive self-images. |