Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

A user-friendly and accessible text offering comprehensive coverage of the new PTLLS Award for trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

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