Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Fifth Edition
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Description
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.
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.
Contents
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
Appendices
Index
Index
Description
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.
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.
Contents
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
Appendices
Index
Index
Reviews
June 2012 | 176 pages | Learning Matters
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 31/03/2026 | 9780857257734 | $66.00 |
| 180 Day Ebook | 28/03/2023 | 9780857257741 | $39.00 |
| Lifetime | 28/03/2023 | 9780857257741 | $56.00 |
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.
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.
Table Of Contents:
- 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
Recent Product Reviews:
'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
'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