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Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Fifth Edition
July 2012 | 176 pages | Learning Matters
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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

A text that students will/have found very helpful.

Mandy Turton
Cornwall Learning, Cornwall County Council
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This is an excellent text, very well structured in a chronological oder relating to the process of teaching and learning. The book is most easy to navigate and contains a wealth of information that is most approptriate to anyone who may me working towards a teaching qualification or just wants to find out what it's like to be a teacher. The chapters are well explained in a easy to understand language. This is a perfect companian for PTLLS teachers or students or anyone considering working in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Mel Page
Education and Training, Bishop Burton College
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This is an excellent text, very well structured in a chronological order relating to the process of teaching and learning. The book is most easy to navigate and contains a wealth of information which is most approptriate to anyone who may me working towards a teaching qualification or just wants to find out what it's like to be a teacher. The chapters are well explained in a easy to understand language. This is a perfect companian for PTLLS teachers or students or anyone considering working in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

Mel Page
Education and Training, Bishop Burton College
drupal

A well written text which contains all the relevant information for those starting out on the teaching road

Miss Antoinette Unsworth
teaching and learning, Michaeljohn Training
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Clear and well written book, very easy and clear to understand especially for those wishing to teach in the post 16 sector.

Miss Mehjabeen Shaukat
Teacher Education, Tameside College
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As with previous editions, an easy read and makes understanding the requirements of the new award simple. It has certainly helped me in transferring across to the new scheme and I am sure the students will find it as useful as I have.

Miss Wendy McCormick
Training Department, St John Ambulance
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Essential reference for the new 4 unit qualification set out in a straight forward and logical manner. Suitable for those completing at level 3 or 4.

Mr Adrian Stanfield
Basford Hall College, New College Nottingham
drupal

This was very useful to help plan the lessons, and I have reccommended it as suggested reading.
Thanks.

Mr Alex Dunitz
Education and Training, London Borough of Havering
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I gave this book to one of our students currently ona PTLLS course and asked for their feedback. They found the book extremley helpful and helped support the Tutor led course. As a result we would recommend this book to students about to start the PTLLS course.

Mr Anthony Goddard
Adult education, Tameside College
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A superb book that breaks theory and good practice themes down into understandable text.
We have several copies in our library and the book is recommended as 'well worth buying' to all our PTLLS students.

Mr David Andrews
Education, Grantham College of Further Education
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