Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Course IntroductionC&G 6302

Course structure: 4 Units

1. Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning

2. Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning

3. Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning

4. Principles of assessment in lifelong learning

Course Delivery

8 week programme, 1 day a week, split between:

Theory of teaching and learning – how to plan programmes and lessons, develop resources, assess learners, understanding legislation, motivating learners and managing behaviour

Workshops and tutorials related to assignments

2 days devoted to practical teaching :micro-teach sessions, with self, peer and tutor evaluation

Assessment

4 assignments, 1 for each course unit:1. A case study about the roles and

responsibilities of the LLS teacher2. A mock interview presentation based

on how to develop inclusive teaching and learning strategies

3. An essay on principles of assessment4. 30 minute micro-teach to your peers

and tutor.

Entry Requirements

Literacy and numeracy assessment to ensure you can cope with the written content

For future progression in teaching, you will need at least a level 3 qualification in your subject specialism or a degree

And will need to achieve L2 in Literacy and Numeracy

What can a teaching qualification do for

you?Level 3 PTLLS

Award in Education and Training

I had lost my confidence in teaching and

this course has motivated and developed me

I have learned so much – I have

realised that I still know how to write

essays and reference them. I have improved my pc skills and learnt

how to do presentations

I have become more motivated and feel like I have done well

and achieved and made personal progress. I feel a lot

more confident when addressing people.

I feel equipped with the skills to plan, teach and assess a lesson

Benefits to the Organisation

In-house trainers with appropriate skills for effective teaching delivery and assessment

Develops organisational capacity for in-house training

Builds trainers motivation and confidence

Supports further progression of trainees

Qualification changes

During the next year, FE colleges will be moving over to deliver the new preparing to teach qualification, L3 Award in Education and Training, 6502

The content of the award is the same as the PTLLS 6302 qualification but units 002 and 003 will merge and the assessment has been updated by City & Guilds.

Qualifications for Teachers and Trainers (2013)

L3 Award in Education and

Training12 credits

L4 Certificate in Education and

Training36 credits

L5 Diploma in Education and

Training 120 credits