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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

Simple and accessible. My learners find it user friendly. Great for level 3

Ms Chloe Hale
Initial Teacher Training, Cornwall Adult Education Service
July 3, 2012

keeping the older version for now - revalidating next year

Mrs ANNE MICHAEL
PCET ITT, Sheffield Hallam University
June 26, 2012

This book is essential and will be on the reading list for my PTLLS courses.

Mrs Rachel Kirk
PTTLS/TAQA, Great Yarmouth College
June 22, 2012

This book is essential reading to get a grip on the new standards for tutor and learner alike. It also provides a springboard for further research and links to the criterion of the new standards - excellent! I always recommend that my learners obtain a copy and I refer to it frequently.

Mrs Sharon Watson
Early Years, Playwork and PTLLS, Norfolk Adult Education Centre
June 16, 2012

Ann Gravells' texts are always received well by students. The topics covered are directly related to the 20 credit PTLLS module we deliver.

Mrs Kathleen Tate
Please select your department, Burnley College
June 16, 2012

As ever a useful summary of the essential course knowledge for the 6302.

Mrs Jackie Palmer
Education/teacher Training, Barton Peveril College
June 16, 2012

We are trialing this book within the department and it has been a useful additon to our resources.

Mrs Sarah Baiden
TAQA, Dimensions
June 15, 2012

An excellent text that I recommend to all PTLLS students as being a sound starting point for their course and as a springboard to other texts.

Audrey Fairgrieve
Education, Oxfordshire County Council
June 15, 2012

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
June 15, 2012

Helpful text - but PTLLS status now unclear so we may not move forward with programmes as anticpated

Mrs Wendy Strohm
Coaching, Wendy Strohm Associates
June 15, 2012

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