Overcoming Barriers to Learning
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Overcoming Barriers to Learning Contents INTRODUCTION 2 PERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS 2 STRATEGIES FOR OVERCOMING BARRIERS. 5 1. Individual family factors 5 2. Transport 7 3. Location / fabric of building 8 4. Cultural 9 5. Publicity 11 6. Cost 13 REFERENCES 15 Introduction This assignment attempts to clarify some of the institutional and personal factors, which may prevent adults or young people from seeking basic skills tuition. It will suggest how some of these barriers may be overcome. In particular, it will consider what the teacher can do to create positive attitudes towards learning in the student. Personal and Institutional factors Although I have attempted to place the factors under the appropriate heading, usually the factor relates both to the individuals' personal factors and the factors considered by the organisation providing the basic skills support. The individual has their needs and experiences; the institution provides facilities to fulfil the needs and requirements of the individual whilst providing the environment necessary to encourage the development of the individuals' basic skills. PERSONAL FACTORS INSTITUTIONAL FACTORS 1. Lack of Access to resources Consider transport, publicity...



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