Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Week 1

Structure of the qualification

• Minimum 120 credits• 7 mandatory units• Two units at level 3/4 • Two units at level 4• Three units at level 5• Optional units to the value of 30 credits

15 credits at level 4 and 15 credits at level 5

• 150 hours of teaching practice (logged)

• 8 x 1 hour observations per candidate

Structure of the qualification

Part One: (60 credits)Unit 1 – Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 3/4 (6 credits)

Unit 2 – Planning and Enabling learning Level 3/4(9 credits)

Unit 3 - Enabling learning and assessment Level 4(15 credits)

Unit 4 – Theories and principles for planning and enabling learning Level 4 (15 credits)

Optional unit @ Level 4 (min 15 credits)

Structure of the qualification

Part Two: (60 credits)Unit 5 - Continuing personal and professional development Level 5 (15 credits)

Unit 6 – Curriculum development for inclusive practice Level 5 (15 credits)

Unit 7 – Wider professional practice Level 5 (15 credits)

Optional unit @ Level 5 (min 15 credits)

Level 4 optional units

• Inclusive practice• Managing and responding to behaviours in a

learning environment• Developing and managing resources in the

lifelong learning sector• Professional development planning• Teaching a specialist subject

Level 5 optional units

• Developing and managing resources in the lifelong learning sector

• The lifelong learning sector• Working with the 14-19 age range in the

learning environment• Inclusive practice• Professional development planning• Developing management skills

Writing at Level 4Candidates need to demonstrate in their assessments a depth of knowledge and understanding appropriate to Level 4 . This should be reflected in:

– An understanding of the relationship between theory/principles and practice

– Evidence of reading and research– Evidence of consideration of practice that is in accordance

with professional values– An academic style of writing, using the Harvard

referencing system– Writing should be concise and candidates should provide

evidence of careful planning

Writing at Level 5• Candidates need to demonstrate in their assessments a

depth of knowledge and understanding appropriate to Level 5. This should be reflected in

– a critical reflection of the relationship between theory/principles and practice

– A considered and targeted approach to reading and research– Clear evidence of substantial reading including professional

publications– Evidence of practice in accordance with professional values– An academic style of writing using the Harvard referencing

system– Writing should be concise and candidates should provide

evidence of careful planning

Subject specific mentoring

It is strongly recommended that each candidate has a subject specific mentor, to give support on subject specific pedagogy

Mentors should provide support for the professional development of the candidate in his/her subject area. E.g checking schemes of work, session plans, course development

Registration with IFL

Have you registered?

Portfolios

• One portfolio– Assignments

• One portfolio– Evidence 150 hours of teaching practice– Reflective learning journal entries from the start

of the programme, which encompasses your own learning and teaching practice. The journal entries must provide the basis for meeting the required assessed outcomes

Assessments

• Always hand in your assignment with an assessment front sheet that is signed by you (Form 2) and include Appendix 6 (unit declaration)

• Each time you are observed you should complete a self evaluation of teaching practice delivery (Form 7)

• Complete teaching practice log (Form 9)

The Minimum Core

• The Minimum Core of Language, Literacy, Maths and ICT must be embedded within:

– The planning and enabling unit– Theories and principles for planning and enabling

learning unit– Enabling learning and assessment unit

Initial Assessment Activity

• Read through the IFL Code of Professional Practice

• Evaluate the benefits of IFL registration in no more than 250 words