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Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Fifth Edition


December 2011 | 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

A well written text. Highly recommended to any student undertaking their first teaching qualification.

Mrs Jayne Daly
Faculty of Buisness Law and Education, Staffordshire University
June 28, 2013

Very clearly written book, great activities and further recommended reading

Mrs Sharon Lock
Comm, Adult Education Centre
June 7, 2013

A vital piece of the trainee teachers' toolkit, this book, like others in the range, remain valuable to those embarking on a teaching and learning career even as the qualifications themselves face changes. Highly recommended.

Darren Purdie
Education, Havering Adult College
June 6, 2013

Provides information at a basic level which can be useful for people returning to learning. Is not as comprehensive as other books such as Reece & Walker. It is OK as a starting point if learners are struggling with more academic literature.

Mr Sue Pylee
Cottingham Adult Education Centre, East Yorkshire Council
May 4, 2013

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
May 3, 2013

Very beneficial as it's assisting me throughout my PTLLS course. I am referring to Anne Gravells within my assignments and find her easy referencing easy to work with.

Mrs Angela Mawer
Scartho Learning Centre, Community Learning Services
March 13, 2013

I think that this book is a useful tool for students who have not been in the teaching environment before.

It is related to the different assignment briefs and provides examples and activities that provoke reflective thought.

Ms Tanya Young
Teaching, Learning and Standards, Riverside College Halton
February 7, 2013

We are running a short course on basic teaching for members of our Participation Programme who work with students on the BA Hons Social Work course. This will be essential reading for the Programme members. Fantastic book!

Ms Jules Goodger
Social Work , Havering College of Further and Higher Education
January 31, 2013

Great book so easy to read and follow. Links very well to the Learning outcomes ad has many useful tasks to complete.

Mrs Jacqui Clark
Higher Academic Studies, Midkent College
December 21, 2012

An essential read fro those working towards PGCE, easy read to cover all aspects of learning and teaching!

Mrs Evonne Parker
School of education , Blackburn College
December 4, 2012

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