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From chaos to database - in new directions
The accompanying guidance notes explain how elements of the literacy, numeracy and ESOL curricula can be covered in the From chaos to database activity.
From chaos to database formed part of the original Active learning - active teaching pack. Please refer to the background notes, provided as a download on this page, for further information about the original activity.
Learning objectives
- To explore issues around handling data that are relevant in numeracy.
- To practise a wide range of literacy skills in a relevant context.
- To enable ESOL learners to practise a range of reading, speaking and listening skills in a meaningful context.
Downloads
- Word file: From chaos to database - background notes (54kb)
- RTF file: From chaos to database - background notes (74kb)
- Word file: Embedding - ESOL (57kb)
- RTF file: Embedding - ESOL (48kb)
- Word file: Embedding - literacy (55kb)
- RTF file: Embedding - literacy (44kb)
- Word file: Embedding - numeracy (66kb)
- RTF file: Embedding - numeracy (76kb)
The cards for this activity are provided in the box Introduction to databases - From chaos to database. This is part of the original Active learning - active teaching pack.
Where to next?
Watch the Adapting From chaos to database Video bank clip to find out how this activity has been used and adapted by teachers, tutors and trainers.