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Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Fifth Edition


July 2012 | 176 pages | Learning Matters
This book is a 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. 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.
Please note: This book has since been updated to reflect the new title of the qualification: The Award in Education and Training.The qualification unit content contained in the appendices has since changed, and some legislation mentioned in the book has been updated.

 
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

This is an excellent book for guiding those who are new to the sector.

Mrs Angela Hughes
Initial Teacher Training, Gloucestershire College of Arts and Technology
September 13, 2012

Essential information and guidance to supplement course teaching for students new to the teaching profession and the new PTLLS 6302. Ann Gravells continues to impress.

Mr Derrick Walker
Faculty of Education, Doncaster University Centre
September 13, 2012

Very insightful text

Dr Shepard Masocha
School of Social Policy, Sociology & Social Research, University of Kent
September 13, 2012

An excellent resource for any PTLLS student. Will guide and assist through all units in new award

Ms Natasha Rear
Education, New College Nottingham
September 6, 2012

A useful update on the previous version of this book that matches the new award spec and should again be well used by students

Mr Peter Mounsey
Higher Education, Burnley College
August 23, 2012

Excellent resource for learners. The book is compartmentalized into easy to access sections that correspond to qualification units.

Mr Gary Foulstone
Delivery, Gilfillan Associates Limited
August 20, 2012

Essential reading for anyone embarking on the new version of the PTLLS. My learners have found it most useful when preparing their assignments.

Mrs Jane Boothman
Education , Filton College
August 2, 2012

Helped my students get to grips with the new qualification

Ms Susan McGarroch
Teacher Education, Leeds City College
July 30, 2012

Those PTLLS students who are new to this level of academic work need all the help they can get when it comes to completing their summative assignments. Ann Gravells books go straight to the heart of the matter and inexperienced trainees can use the material easily to support what they learn in class and as a reference for written work.

Mrs Katie McCombe
Teacher Training, Walford and North Shropshire College
July 27, 2012

A very thorough book with very good reading material to underpin learning that has taken place in the classroom.
We ask our students to purchase a copy before the course starts.

Mrs Siggi Narang
Teacher training, Peter Symond's College
July 23, 2012

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