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4 Evidence of impact:
4 Increased awareness and involvement in the project
4 Increased confidence, skills and knowledge in active citizenship and tutor/ trainer methods and approaches
4 Increased confidence and motivation to ‘get involved’
4 Increased take-up of other educational opportunities, including teacher training programmes such as Certificate in Education course
5 How Take Part support/funding helped make the project more effective The funding for these programmes enabled the courses to take place – providing costs for the tutor, room hire, accreditation fees, learner materials and resources, as well as providing for the additional needs of learners. For example the project provided support with transport, childcare needs and refreshments. Important when trying to provide access to education and learning for adults from working class backgrounds, and in particular those who have previously missed out on education.
6 Overcoming barriers Gemma felt that “more detailed feedback would have been useful.” Nevertheless Gemma is now doing a Certificate in Education course with South Tyneside College. Gemma is also being supported by a WEA mentor, helping her to evaluate her teaching practice. Getting the format right and the active engagement of local partner organizations was essential to the overall success of the course, particularly when reaching into communities to recruit to the project; Good communication ensures that lessons were learned and ideas shared.
Contact Details Person: Joy Nancarrow and Trish Land Organisation: Workers’ Educational Association Telephone: 0114 261 5423 Email: tland@wea.org.uk Website: www.wea.org.uk/yh
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