Teaching 14-19 Learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Teaching 14-19 Learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Author: Sheine Peart
Publisher: SAGE
Total Pages: 113
Release: 2011-01-14
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1844457621

More and more, teachers in the lifelong learning sector are required to teach the 14-19 age group. This book is a practical guide to delivering learning to 14-19s. It begins by looking at the background to teaching 14-19 in FE and covers current pathways for achievement. Coverage of effective delivery of the new Diploma qualification is included, giving guidance on planning and assessment. It goes on to explore the challenges of behaviour, participation and re-engaging disaffected learners. Finally, it considers the wider context of building partnerships with schools and the needs of industry and employers.

Teaching in Post-Compulsory Education

Teaching in Post-Compulsory Education
Author: Fred Fawbert
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 356
Release: 2003-12-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1441166130

This practical guide to the numerous diverse contexts within Further Education today provides a valuable resource for intending or experienced teachers, trainers and support workers within post-compulsory education who are working towards professional awards based on National Standards. It contains material on such key aspects of professional development as planning, delivering, assessing and evaluating teaching and learning. Information is also provided on such influential factors as the Common Inspection Framework, Ofsted, Learning and Skills Council and the Basic Skills Agency.

Teaching, Tutoring and Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Teaching, Tutoring and Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Author: Susan Wallace
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2011-06-09
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0857250698

This core text provides comprehensive support for pre-service and in-service trainee teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector covering all they need to know to achieve QTLS status. Supporting trainees through all stages of their professional development, the text takes the reader through the theoretical background underpinning teaching and learning and offers practical guidance on day-to-day challenges. This fourth edition has been fully revised and updated and includes a new chapter on teaching practice with notes on observation and lesson planning. New information on behaviour management has been added to support trainees in an aspect of teaching that many find challenging.

Passing Assessments for the Certificate in Education and Training

Passing Assessments for the Certificate in Education and Training
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2014-04-22
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1473904935

This is an essential text for anyone taking the Certificate in Education and Training, no matter which awarding organisation you are registered with or who your learners are. It’s readable, relevant, easy to understand and gives key advice on approaching and completing written and practical assessments. It helps all learners to understand the requirements of the qualification and to evidence their achievement towards the mandatory units. The book gives advice regarding study skills, academic writing and referencing, reflective practice, teaching practice and observations, and the minimum core. The book will: Help learners with the written assessments towards the five mandatory units of the Certificate Give guidance on how learners can demonstrate and evidence their achievement Help learners understand the requirements of observed teaching practice Give guidance on how to evidence the minimum core requirements of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT

Teaching and Training in Lifelong Learning

Teaching and Training in Lifelong Learning
Author: Andy Armitage
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education (UK)
Total Pages: 355
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 033524629X

This volume examines key areas in post-compulsory education through topical discussion, practical exercises, theory, reading, analysis, information, and examples of student work.

Becoming a Professional Tutor in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Becoming a Professional Tutor in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Author: Jonathan Tummons
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2010-06-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0857255916

This positive guide to professional issues in the Learning and Skills Sector tackles the challenges and anxieties faced by trainee teachers. It examines issues surrounding values and ethics from a variety of perspectives. Everyday examples and case studies are used to help the reader place issues in a working context. It is ideal reading for trainees wanting to understand their responsibilities to students and professional colleagues. Of use to qualified teachers as well as trainees, this book is an essential guide to becoming a professional tutor and is matched to the professional and ethical components for achieving QTLS.

Teaching in Further Education

Teaching in Further Education
Author: L. B. Curzon
Publisher: A&C Black
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2013-11-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1441151974

Jonathan Tummons has sensitively updated Curzon's long-established Teaching in Further Education, ensuring that not only does this new edition provide the academically rigorous approach of previous editions but it also offers an up to date guide to current practice and research. Topics covered include: - Theories of learning - The teaching-learning process - Instructional techniques - Assessment and evaluation - Intelligence and ability This is the complete guide for those training to work in the Further Education sector.

Equality and Diversity in Further Education

Equality and Diversity in Further Education
Author: Sheine Peart
Publisher: Critical Publishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2014-05-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1909682004

Further Education is the most diverse of all the education sectors. Managing diversity and promoting equality, a legislative requirement of the 2010 Equalities Act, brings significant challenges for practitioners who are tasked with making the rhetoric of politicians a reality, often with little guidance and few resources. This book provides practical guidance for existing lecturers and trainee teachers, explaining how they can overcome these challenges and establish a positive learning environment to meet the needs of all learners. This accessible and up to date book extends the scope of the diversity and inclusion debate to consider a wide range of issues including age, working with cross-cultural groups, promoting effective gender relations, sexual orientation and working with current and ex-offenders. Each chapter includes clear objectives, case studies, critical thinking tasks, chapter reflections and a learning review audit.

The Lifelong Learning Sector: Reflective Reader

The Lifelong Learning Sector: Reflective Reader
Author: Susan Wallace
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2010-03-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1844456358

This book provides an overview of the Lifelong Learning Sector while also helping students engage with professional writing. Each chapter in the book is presented as an independently authored ′paper′ concentrating on a key theme, including professionalism, reflective practice and how previous experience can shape teaching. Guidance and discussion notes follow to help the reader evaluate the writing and approach, and activities are included to develop the readers′ own professional skills in reading and writing. This is an invaluable text for all those working towards QTLS, covering key content, demystifying academic writing, and encouraging reflective reading and practice.

The Award in Education and Training

The Award in Education and Training
Author: Ann Gravells
Publisher: Learning Matters
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2014-08-21
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1473912938

The Award in Education and Training is the threshold qualification for anyone wanting to teach in a wide range of contexts including the further education and skills sector, workplace learning, offender learning and adult and community settings. This user-friendly text is your guide to all the units of the Award and is a key text for the course. Structured around the teaching, learning and assessment cycle, it includes full coverage of all units as well as information relevant to the Learning and Development units. Examples, activities and checklists help link theory to practice. The text is written for all learners and all awarding organisations. This revised edition is updated for the new qualification requirements and the Professional Standards for Teachers and Trainers. • A key text for the new Award in Education and Training. • Contents specifically follow the teaching, learning and assessment 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.