Achieving your Assessment and Quality Assurance Units (TAQA)

Achieving your Assessment and Quality Assurance Units (TAQA)
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 289
Release: 2014-01-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446298078

This edition of the focused and comprehensive text written for TAQA learners and all trainee assessors and quality assurers is another essential support text from bestselling author Ann Gravells. The content covers all assessor and quality assurance units and is easy-to-read and clearly structured. This edition has been enhanced with new chapters; and has activities and examples to help you link theory with practice. It includes: *cross references to the qualification units and the national occupational standards; *two new chapters covering the external quality assurance role; *completed examples of templates and forms for assessors, internal and external quality assurers; *ideas for evidence that can be used towards achievement of each unit; *new bullet lists, tables and checklists. TAQA, and other assessor and quality assurer trainees will find this text both an invaluable resource for their course and useful handbook to take into practice. Please note: This book has since been updated into two books: Principles and Practices of Assessment, and Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance.

Achieving your Assessment and Quality Assurance Units (TAQA)

Achieving your Assessment and Quality Assurance Units (TAQA)
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2014-01-23
Genre: Education
ISBN: 144629806X

This edition of the focused and comprehensive text written for TAQA learners and all trainee assessors and quality assurers is another essential support text from bestselling author Ann Gravells. The content covers all assessor and quality assurance units and is easy-to-read and clearly structured. This edition has been enhanced with new chapters; and has activities and examples to help you link theory with practice. It includes: *cross references to the qualification units and the national occupational standards; *two new chapters covering the external quality assurance role; *completed examples of templates and forms for assessors, internal and external quality assurers; *ideas for evidence that can be used towards achievement of each unit; *new bullet lists, tables and checklists. TAQA, and other assessor and quality assurer trainees will find this text both an invaluable resource for their course and useful handbook to take into practice. Please note: This book has since been updated into two books: Principles and Practices of Assessment, and Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance.

Passing Assessments for the Award in Education and Training

Passing Assessments for the Award in Education and Training
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2013-10-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446294838

This is an essential text for all learners taking the Award in Education and Training, no matter which awarding organisation they are registered with. It′s readable, relevant, easy to understand and gives key advice on approaching and completing written and practical assessments. It helps both in-service and pre-service learners to fully understand the requirements of the Award, and how to evidence their achievement towards the standards. This book will: help learners with their written assessments towards the three main units of the Award give guidance on how learners can demonstrate and evidence their achievement help learners with their practical assessments including hints and tips for succeeding in the microteach give guidance for giving and receiving feedback This is a companion title to The Award in Education and Training by Ann Gravells.

The Award in Education and Training

The Award in Education and Training
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2013-08-12
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1446293785

'A well organised book with more underpinning theory than the PTLLS publications, greater detail about teaching and learning in general and cross referencing grids to link the knowledge to the bigger picture. I will definitely be recommending this to candidates.' - Catherine Mitchell, Education Department, Bradford College 'Usual high standard from Ann - easy to read, full of tips and guidance and essential for those thinking of taking this award.' - Mrs Alicia Hawkes, Education, Totton College The Award in Education and Training is the threshold qualification for anyone wanting to teach in a wide range of settings including the Further Education and Skills sector, workplace learning, offender learning and adult community contexts. This user-friendly text is your guide to all units of the Award and is the key text for this course. Structured around the teaching, learning and assessing cycle, it includes full coverage of all units and information relevant to the Learning and Development units. Examples, activities and checklists help you link theory to practice. Written for all learners and all awarding organisations. A key text for the new Award in Education and Training. Contents specfically follow the teaching and learning cycle and match the qualification requirements. Readable, relevant and easy to understand. Provides valuable support for prospective teachers and trainers with little or no previous experience. An excellent foundation for those considering or progressing to further teaching qualifications. Supplement your learning with the companion text: Passing Assessments for the Award in Education and Training by Ann Gravells

Passing PTLLS Assessments

Passing PTLLS Assessments
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 153
Release: 2012-11-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0857257897

PTLLS students often find it difficult to approach and complete their assessments. This accessible guide to the NEW four unit PTLLS begins with an overview of the award, detailing the requirements at Levels 3 and 4. It encourages students to assess their own competence, helping them to better understand how to prepare for their assessments. Detailed guidance on demonstrating and evidencing competence enables students to complete their assessments with confidence. The title is relevant to all PTLLS students and all awarding organizations. This Second Edition has been updated and details the NEW PTLLS assessment criteria.

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2012-07-06
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0857257730

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

The Certificate in Education and Training

The Certificate in Education and Training
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 387
Release: 2014-06-16
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1473904951

This is the core textbook for the Certificate in Education and Training. This complete guide to the Certificate, from Learning Matters, covers all the content of the mandatory units in a reader-friendly and accessible way. The text develops the reader’s practical teaching skills and, through complete coverage of the content of the qualification prepares learners to teach in a wide variety of contexts. In all chapters real life examples illustrate what the theory means in practice and a reference list gives further resources to help learners with their research and study. Relevant for all learners and all awarding organisations. The book also includes information regarding teaching practice observations and the minimum core. ?Ann Gravells is leading a CPD Day on 22nd June in London. The event will focus on Raising quality and improving practice in the FE and Skills sector and is a rare opportunity to learn from leading experts. There will only be a limited number of seats available, so book your place here to avoid disappointment.

What is Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector?

What is Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector?
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2012-05-18
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0857257315

This is a handbook for anyone considering a career in teaching adults. It offers an essential introduction to what it is like to teach in the sector. It considers the diversity of contexts, settings and students, covering all you need to know. It reviews the role of the teacher and offers advice on choosing what to teach and how to become qualified. Whether you are a skilled tradesperson, have specialist knowledge in a particular subject or are simply enthusiastic about working with adults in an education role, this is your essential guide. *An easy-to-read and accessible guide *Considers a diverse range of contexts, settings and students *Written for anyone considering, approaching or beginning teaching adults Please note: The qualifications and standards mentioned in the book have since been updated.