Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Fifth Edition

Ann Gravells

Series:
Further Education and Skills

Other Titles in:
Adult Education | Lifelong Learning Sector (Teacher Training)

July 2012 | 176 pages | Learning Matters

This book is a popular and accessible guide to the PTLLS Award (which has been replaced with the Award in Education and Training) and is a comprehensive introduction to teaching in a variety of settings within the lifelong learning sector. This includes further education, adult and community learning, work-based learning, the forces and offender learning and skills. It is easy to read with plenty of practical activities and examples throughout and the content is fully linked to the Teacher Training Standards.

This Fifth Edition was written for the four unit PTLLS Award. The book reflects current practice at levels 3 and 4 and 'extension actitivities' specifically target those taking the Award at Level 4. Chapters are based around the teaching and learning cycle and are focused on the PTLLS assessment criteria.

updated for the four unit PTLLS Award
contents specifically follow the teaching and learning cycle and match the qualification requirements
the text is readable, relevant and easy to understand
provides valuable support for prospective teachers and trainers with little or no previous experience
an excellent foundation for those considering or progressing to further teaching qualifications

Available Formats

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Introduction

The Structure of the Book and How to Use It

The PTLLS Award

Qualifications and Credit Framework

Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Lifelong Learning Professional Teaching Standards

The Institute of Learning

Chapter 1: Teaching and learning

Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher

Boundaries of Teaching

Record Keeping

Legislation and Codes of Practice

Chapter 2: Theories of Learning

The Teaching and Learning Environment

Learning Styles

Key Theories of Learning

Motivation

Chapter 3: Identifying Needs

Identifying Needs of the Organisation, Teachers and Students

Initial and Diagnostic Assessment

Potential Needs of Students and Points of Referral

Equality and Diversity

Inclusive Learning

Chapter 4: Planning and Learning

Schemes of Work and Session Plans

Differentiation

Resources

Literacy, Language and Numeracy

Information and Communcation Technology

Chapter 5: Facilitating Learning

Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules

Teaching and Learning Approaches

Communication, Behaviour and Respect

Working with Groups and Individuals

Safeguarding and Every Child Matters

Chapter 6: Assessing Learning

Planning for Assessment

Assessment Types

Assessment Methods

Making Decisions and Giving Feedback

Assessment Records

Chapter 7: Quality Assurance and Evaluation

Quality Assurance

Evaluation

Self-Reflection and Learning Journals

Continuing professional development

Progression

Chapter 8: Micro-Teaching

Planning

Preparing

Delivering

Evaluating

Appendices

Index

'I think this is a valuable course resource because Ann has pitched the content absolutely bang on for this award. It is succinctly written without devaluing the importance and application of whichever concept is being covered, and it is user friendly. I am looking forward to using it as the primary reference point for my learners on the programme' -
Mike Green, MD Vocational Training Provider

Feb 08 2012

'Having extensively used the book to successful pass my PTTLS assessments I found it by far the most comprehensive, easy to understand and student friendly book available. Having no prior teaching experience and an objective to become a professional trainer, your book has become my bible for teaching and the 'go to' source for help.'

Aker Aktunch

Student

A brilliant starter book with good information on teaching principles. Very useful and a good read

Mrs Nahid Shah

Education, Meridian Centre

February 5, 2015

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Very good resource to have.

Mr Evans Darko

Business, UK College of Business & computing

January 19, 2015

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