Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Peter Scales is Learning and Teaching Adviser for the School of Education and Social Sciences at the University of Derby, UK. He has over thirty years' experience of learning and teaching in further and higher education. He is lead author of Continuing Professional Development in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Open University Press 2011).

This popular introductory textbook is ideal for anyone working or training to work in the lifelong learning sector. The new edition has been comprehensively revised to reflect recent developments in the sector and current research in learning and teaching.The book covers key topics such as reflective teaching, communication, learning theories, and assessment for learning. In addition there are new chapters on: Behaviour for learning; A curriculum for inclusive learning; The lifelong learning sector and Functional skills. This edition also includes more student journal extracts, case studies and developmental activities.Common elements of good practice in teaching and learning spanning the lifelong learning, further education and skills sector and are fully explored so that you will:Gain a thorough understanding of learners and their needsUnderstand the importance of effective communicationAppreciate the role of reflective practice and continuing professional developmentAchieve a good grasp of theory and practice including methods of active learning and assessment for learning Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector is essential reading for those teaching or training to teach in further and higher education, adult and community learning, and work-based learning.With contributions from Kelly Briddon and Lynn Senior."The new edition contains some really useful additional material. It signposts to key policies and is brought up to date in identifying current influences and debates within the HE and FE sector. There is reference to views on the curriculum. More attention is given to Functional Skills. I liked the positive emphasis placed on classroom management as Behaviour for Learning. New developments and inclusions are well judged. It remains an accessible and sufficiently detailed book for all those who are on teacher education programmes."Victoria Wright, Senior Lecturer in Post Compulsory Education, University of Wolverhampton, UK"This is a valuable resource that can be used by both trainee and recently qualified teachers, who are considering a career in the Further Education sector. It contains a mixture of both theory and practical activities which have been mapped to the LLUK standards. The contents key at the beginning of each chapter means it can be used for reference purposes. The text is easily readable and, therefore accessible to all."Cheryl Hine, Lecturer on Teacher Training, Leeds City College, UK"This accessible second edition offers comprehensive, contemporary and stimulating insights into the theories of teaching and learning, whilst also providing a firm framework of meaningful and innovative strategies for trainee and qualified teachers to expand their knowledge and drive their practice forward to outstanding. I can see students dipping into the book again and again."Dr Vicky Duckworth, Edge Hill University, UK

An essential book linked to the LLUK Standards for teachers, trainers & tutors: a practical introduction to teaching & learning.

IntroductionThe lifelong learning sectorThe reflective teacherCommunication and the teacherA curriculum for inclusive learningLearning theoriesTeaching and learning methodsResources for teaching and learningPlanning for teaching and learningAssessment for learningFunctional Skills and Skills for LifeBehaviour for learningWider skills for learningContinuing professional developmentAppendixBibliographyIndex