Lifeboat Teaching Guide:
1 – Introduction
2 – Elements of the Scheme
3 – Using the Scheme
4 – Lesson Format
5 – Programme Structure
6 – Assessment Sheets
7 – Record Chart
8 – Student Progress Chart
9 – Certificate of Achievement
10 – Sample Lessons
Overview
The Scheme consists of 10 spiral-bound, photocopiable books, each of which contains 10 lessons. Each lesson consists of eight worksheets, with each worksheet occupying a full A4 page. From Lesson 8 in Book 1, the layout of each lesson is identical, providing continuity and confidence – and the consequent option of independent, unsupervised work.
Design and Layout
The front covers have been designed to help remind users of the sequential nature of the set. A small boat makes its way across the covers from Book 1 to Book 10. A rainbow colour sequence also runs across Books 1 to 8. Books 9 and 10 are tinted to reflect their influence on Books 4 to 7. The number of each book is displayed down the leading edge of the cover to assist in quick location of a desired title from a shelf full of indistinguishable wire spirals! The worksheets are illustrated in a way which will appeal to a wide audience. The text and the illustrations often represent some quite sophisticated ideas and display humour and a sense of fun. The text is printed in a larger point size in Books 1 to 5, and the printed Assessment Sheets adopt a similar format. Each page is numbered at the bottom with the book page number and with the relevant number for the Book, the Lesson, and the Lesson Page. This feature is of great assistance in keeping photocopies in place.
Teaching Guide
This is contained in Book 1. Since most users have access to the full scheme, it was fou