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SAGE PUBLISHING Preparing To Teach In The Lifelong Learning Sector 2011 Edition by Gravells
This highly popular and accessible guide to the PTLLS Award is a comprehensive introduction to teaching in a variety of settings within the lifelong learning sector. 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.This Fifth Edition is written for the four unit PTLLS Award. The book reflects current practice at levels 3 and 4 and 'extension actitivities' specifically target those taking the Award at Level 4. Chapters are based around the teaching and learning cycle and are focused on the PTLLS assessment criteria.updated for the four unit PTLLS Award contents specifically follow the teaching and learning cycle and match the qualification requirements the text is 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 Moving to the new Award in Education and Training? The Award in Education and Training by Ann Gravells IntroductionThe Structure of the Book and How to Use ItThe PTLLS AwardQualifications and Credit FrameworkTeaching in the Lifelong Learning SectorLifelong Learning Professional Teaching StandardsThe Institute of LearningChapter 1: Teaching and learningRoles and Responsibilities of a TeacherBoundaries of TeachingRecord KeepingLegislation and Codes of PracticeChapter 2: Theories of LearningThe Teaching and Learning EnvironmentLearning StylesKey Theories of LearningMotivationChapter 3: Identifying NeedsIdentifying Needs of the Organisation, Teachers and StudentsInitial and Diagnostic AssessmentPotential Needs of Students and Points of ReferralEquality and DiversityInclusive LearningChapter 4: Planning and LearningSchemes of Work and Session PlansDifferentiationResourcesLiteracy, Language and NumeracyInformation and Communcation TechnologyChapter 5: Facilitating LearningInduction, Icebreakers and Ground RulesTeaching and Learning ApproachesCommunication, Behaviour and RespectWorking with Groups and IndividualsSafeguarding and Every Child MattersChapter 6: Assessing LearningPlanning for AssessmentAssessment TypesAssessment MethodsMaking Decisions and Giving FeedbackAssessment RecordsChapter 7: Quality Assurance and EvaluationQuality AssuranceEvaluationSelf-Reflection and Learning JournalsContinuing professional developmentProgressionChapter 8: Micro-TeachingPlanningPreparingDeliveringEvaluatingAppendicesIndex