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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

Much improved on previous versions! Rather a lot of bullet point lists but useful to support struggling students.

Ms Sandie Stratford
Teacher and Learning Unit, Lincoln College
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Helped my students get to grips with the new qualification

Ms Susan McGarroch
Teacher Education, Leeds City College
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I think that this book is a useful tool for students who have not been in the teaching environment before.
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It is related to the different assignment briefs and provides examples and activities that provoke reflective thought.

Ms Tanya Young
Teaching, Learning and Standards, Riverside College Halton
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Once again this edition provides common sense, well written support for this preparatory teaching course. Essential reading.

Ms Wendy Knipe
Initial Te, Suffolk New College
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Great to see an updated version of this essential course reader. Recommended it to all my learners.

Ruth Dixcee
Cornwall Learning, Cornwall County Council
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Building on the previous good work, this is an essential title for our PTLLS students.

William Hawkridge
Teacher Education, Hull College
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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

Very good resource to have.

Mr Evans Darko
Business, UK College of Business & computing
January 19, 2015

Good structure
Links to units well
Clear and to the point

Mrs Theresa Rowland
Teacher Training, Adult Education Centre
January 16, 2015

Very useful for my diploma in education and training

Mrs Lisa Willats
CHILD CARE, Harlow College
June 3, 2014

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