Financial Literacy for Vocational Learners in FE (A2186) - Free Download
March 2007
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About This Publication
Create engaging literacy programmes to get learners up to speed with their financial understanding. This resource evaluates a project at York College which aimed
- analyse gaps in provision and resources
- investigate the literacy, numeracy and financial capability needs of the learners
- develop innovative ways for learners to improve their literacy and numeracy through financial literacy
- pilot these ways of learning
- develop materials and guidance resulting in replicable 'models' of delivery.
Contents
- Why financial literacy education in further education?
- Who should read this guide?
- What types of learner might benefit from financial literacy education?
- What could the content of a financial literacy programme contain?
- How might learning sessions in financial literacy education be made effective?
- How can the course materials be made widely available?
- How do financial literacy education and key skills interrelate in vocational programmes?
- Is financial literacy education relevant to all department s in the college?
- How could financial literacy education be facilitated in a college of further education?
- Does the age of the student matter?
- What can learners progress to?
- How does this programme fit with national frameworks?
- What is the impact of financial literacy education on retention and achievement?
- What kinds of barriers might I expect to meet?
- Are there any ethical or social issues to take into account?
- Is there any further reading?