These resources have been designed to support tutors to develop their bilingual teaching skills and increase their awareness of the Lifelong Learning Welsh Record (LLWR) and the LA26 data set. The data set is used to record Welsh and bilingual provision in the post-16 education sector in Wales. The aim of the resources is to give tutors confidence in the way activity completed in Welsh or bilingually is recorded on the LLWR, and to help tutors establish where their provision currently sits. They are also designed to give tutors practical advice on how to move their teaching up the bilingualism continuum. This tutor support pack includes: Handbook - a working document that can be used for reference, as well as to establish specific personal targets for increasing the Welsh/bilingual provision. Online e-learning course - Understanding the Welsh Lifelong Learning Record (LLWR). This interactive online learning module provides an overview of the Welsh Lifelong Learning Record (LLWR) and how it is used by the Welsh Government to record Welsh and bilingual provision in the post-16 education sector in Wales. Sgiliaith bilingual glossary app - 'Sgiliaith Feedback App' - this app contains a wide range of learner feedback and general phrases you can use in your role as a tutor in order to provide learners with a Welsh/bilingual experience. Links to the resources are available below and are also available on the Sgiliaith website sgiliaith@gllm.ac.uk
Further Education Tutor Support Package
Identities: Welshness
'Identities: Welshness' is a series of six public discussions that will explore what is meant by ‘Welshness’ today from various perspectives. The sessions will look at Welshness from the perspective of contributors from ethnic minorities, from the LHDTC+ community, and people of different religions. The conversations will reflect how multifaceted ‘Welshness’ is in the modern era and will stimulate important and relevant new discussions. Anyone can join online to watch the talks and take part in the discussions. All sessions are in Welsh. The event is organised in conjuction between the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and Bangor University. The sessions will be held monthly on Thursdays between 18:00-18:45: Session #1: 13 October 2022 to coincide with Black History Month) 'In my DNA' - Natalie Jones, a teacher who discusses her work and her identity. WATCH THE RECORDING Session #2: 10 November 2022 (18:00) Cymru Amrywiol - Welsh Plural - Conversation and presentations by contributors to a book, Welsh Plural - Iestyn Tyne, Grug Muse, Hanan Issa (National Poet of Wales), Darren Chetty. There will be simultaneous translation. WATCH THE RECORDING Session #3: 15 December (18:00 - 18:45) A conversation with Joseph Gnagbo. Joseph is a former refugee from the Ivory Coast. As well as speaking French and English, he has learned Welsh since he came to Wales in 2019 and is now teaching Welsh to others. Unfortunately there will be no simultaneous translation available for this session. WATCH THE RECORDING Session #4: 19 January 2023 (18:00) Interfaith in Wales - a discussion with members of Welsh faith communities. Contributors will include representatives from some of the different faith communities in Wales: Laura Jones who’s Muslim and wishes to translate Islamic texts into Welsh; Kris Hughes a Druid, Prof. Nathan Abrams of the Jewish faith, and Sudha Bhatt of the Hindu Council of Wales. There will be simultaneous translation. Session #5: 15 February (18:00) Sport for All - Prof. Laura McAllister a lecturer at Cardiff University and political commentator, former Chair of Sport Wales, and former footballer will discuss sport, women in sport and sexuality. Joining Laura will be Lloyd Lewis, a professional rugby player and Welsh language rapper, known for his song, ‘Pwy sy’n Galw?’ (who’s calling?). Note the event is on Wednesday evening, not the usual Thursday. Simultaneous translation will be available. Session #6: 20 April 2023 (18:00) An Eisteddfod for All? How does the National Eisteddfod aim to attract and reflect contemporary Welsh speaking Wales? A discussion with Ashok Ahir (Chair of the Eisteddfod), Betsan Moses (Chief Exec of the Eisteddfod), Katie Hall (who’s the Communities Officer and a member of Chroma pop group), Elin Haf Gruffydd Jones (of Mas ar y Maes, the LGBTQ+ activities at the Eisteddfod), and Joe Healy (winner of Welsh Language Learner, 2022). ZOOM LINK TO JOIN SESSION: https://bangor-ac-uk.zoom.us/j/96665711977?pwd=NE8rRVFJV3daMndJUUt6RGZPVVdzQT09 Meeting ID: 966 6571 1977 Password: 878559
Post-16 Education Consortium Anglesey and Gwynedd's E-Learning Resources
A series of interactive bilingual e-learning resources on the following subjects: The benefits of studying Childcare through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Construction through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Business through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Catering through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually Resitting GCSE Mathematics Resitting GCSE Welsh Engineering Level 3 A Level Music A Level French AS Level IT
Business Webinars for Learners in Further Education Colleges (Autumn 2022)
Business Webinars for Learners in Further Education Colleges (Autumn 2022)
A series of webinars to give learners an opportunity to discuss their subject through the medium of Welsh. A variety of individuals from Welsh companies and organisations attended to discuss the following topics. Setting up a small business Branding Online Trade Ethics/Environment Funding a Business A B2B Business 'Public' Organisation Social Business You can view the sessions that were recorded below.
Why does Welsh Labour win again, and again, and again?
Professor Richard Wyn Jones' presentation, recorded on the Maes, Tregaron Eisteddfod 2022. Richard discusses the history of Welsh Labour's electoral success over the last century, through the prism of Welsh worldview identities.
Profi
A website for individuals between 14-18 years old and older to learn more about workplace skills and how to keep track of their development as they undertake new experiences and learn new skills.
Waterways and Wildlife: Managing our natural environment
This resource on the Hwb website is designed for volunteers and professionals interested in environmental management. Using feature articles and key information from Welsh canals and beyond, this handbook provides an introduction to waterside habitats and wildlife.
Machinery on the Farm
This resource, for post-16 Agriculture, horticulture and animal care learners, highlights the importance of machinery legislation on the farm. It demonstrates working principles and machinery preparation, looks at the environmental impact, and provides examples of post-operative procedures to minimise degeneration of machinery.
Animal Science
This HWB resource, suitable for Agriculture, horticulture and animal care learners, demonstrates the structure and functions of farm animal organs. It highlights the importance of their biological systems and the different breeding methods and reproductive technologies on the farm.
Echelgais (Welsh only)
A Welsh medium resource on the HWB website aimed at Post-16 learners, concentrating on 6 subject areas: Agriculture, Business, Drama, Leisure and Tourism, Health and Care and Early Years and the Media.
Research Methods
These resources present some of the key principles and techniques used in psychological research. Each unit contains the following: abstract lecture in the form of video presentations multiple choice quiz seminar questions bibliography The individual units listed below are available here as one resource. Contributors to this theme: Emma Hughes-Parry Dr Mirain Rhys Dr Hanna Binks Dr Kyle Jones Dr Gwennant Evans Dr Rachel Rahman. These resources have been created with support from the HEFCW Investment and Recovery Fund.
Llunio Hanes: Hanesyddiaeth a Chrefft yr Hanesydd
This e-book contains a collection of chapters by various historians and academics which present the main themes and concepts on the study of history and historiography. It is aimed primarily at undergraduate and postgraduate students who are studying history.