Principles and Practice of Assessment in the Lifelong Learning Sector

2011-06-09
Principles and Practice of Assessment in the Lifelong Learning Sector

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  • Author: Ann Gravells
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 0857252615
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 143

This is a core text aimed at the mandatory CTLLS unit for Levels Three and Four which all trainees working towards ATLS need to successfully complete. Structured around the content of the unit, all chapters are linked to the QTLS professional standards. This Second Edition has been fully revised and updated in line with changes to the TAQA Assessor Awards and includes a new 'extension activity' for those taking the unit at Level Four. With helpful activities and case studies throughout, this is an accessible guide enabling trainees to understand how to use assessment effectively in their learning and teaching.

Assessing Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector

2011-06-22
Assessing Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector

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  • Author: Jonathan Tummons
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 0857252690
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 138

Assessment theory and practice forms an integral part of the knowledge and understanding required to achieve QTLS. This book is a practical guide and comprehensive introduction to this broad and complex subject area. The text includes chapters on the different types of assessment, feedback, recording, evaluation and inclusive practice and covers e-assessment. Interactive activities are included throughout to help trainees reflect on and develop their own views. This third edition includes coverage of new units of assessment for workplace assessors (TAQA).

Mentoring in the Lifelong Learning Sector

2007-06-04
Mentoring in the Lifelong Learning Sector

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  • Author: Jonathan Gravells
  • Publisher: Learning Matters
  • ISBN: 1844453243
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 129

This text has been revised and updated to take account of the variety of contexts within the Lifelong Learning Sector. It provides a source of guidance, support and training materials for those involved with mentoring within the sector and presents current theory in an accessible way, illustrated with familiar and pertinent examples. The book shows how a system of mentoring can be successfully implemented, monitored and evaluated within a college or other lifelong learning organisation and explores what the experts and theorists have to say about mentoring, to see how well this fits with the reality of day-to-day experience.

Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

2011-12-29
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

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  • Author: Ann Gravells
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 0857257749
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 177

This book is a guide to the PTLLS Award (which has been replaced with the Award in Education and Training) and is a comprehensive introduction to teaching in a variety of settings. 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. Please note: This book has since been updated to reflect the new title of the qualification: The Award in Education and Training.The qualification unit content contained in the appendices has since changed, and some legislation mentioned in the book has been updated.

Teaching, Tutoring and Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector

2011-06-09
Teaching, Tutoring and Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector

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  • Author: Susan Wallace
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 085725068X
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 241

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.

What is Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector?

2012-05-18
What is Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector?

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  • Author: Ann Gravells
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 0857257315
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 114

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.

Communicating with Learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector

2010-04-29
Communicating with Learners in the Lifelong Learning Sector

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  • Author: Keith Appleyard
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1844457087
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 145

Communication is a key theme of the QTLS Standards. This accessible book helps readers to understand the theories and principles that underpin effective communication and apply this theory to improve their communication with learners, colleagues and others in professional life. It examines the environment of educational settings and looks at how individuals themselves communicate with the sector. It gives detailed advice on communication skills and promoting a supporting learning environment. It goes on to include notes on communicating for specific teaching situations, inclusion and working with colleagues. Finally, it covers resources for communication and their adaptation for different situations.

Achieving Your Award in Education and Training

2014-08-12
Achieving Your Award in Education and Training

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  • Author: Mary Francis
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 1473907454
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 380

Previously known as Achieving Your PTLLS Award, this third edition of the popular book comprehensively covers the new requirements for the new Level 3 Award in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector or broader workplace and adult learning settings. This updated third edition includes: Clear guidance on responsibilities and requirements for working in the Further Education and Skills sector How to motivate and communicate with learners through engaging teaching Pragmatic advice on planning and assessing learning Enhanced discussion of working with others, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance requirements More case studies and activities that demonstrate how to link good practice to the classroom Previously known as Achieving Your PTLLS Award, this third edition of the popular book comprehensively covers the new requirements for the new level 3 Award in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector or broader workplace and adult learning settings. This updated third edition includes: • Clear guidance on responsibilities and requirements for working in the Further Education and Skills sector • How to motivate and communicate with learners through engaging teaching • Pragmatic advice on planning and assessing learning • Enhanced discussion of working with others, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance requirements More case studies and activities that demonstrate how to link good practice to the classroom

Learning, Teaching and Assessing in Higher Education

2007-07-12
Learning, Teaching and Assessing in Higher Education

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  • Author: Anne Campbell
  • Publisher: Learning Matters
  • ISBN: 0857252194
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 247

This is an up to date guide to teaching and learning in higher education, addressing issues raised by the Professional Standards Framework. It encourages the development of thoughtful, reflective teaching practitioners in higher education, and is useful for the review of existing courses. The authors and editors acknowledge the distinctive nature of teaching in higher education, explore a variety of creative and innovatory approaches, and promote reflective, inquiry-based and evaluatory approaches to teaching. The book supports the professional development of staff involved in teaching, supporting and assessing students.

Passing CTLLS Assessments

2011-03-24
Passing CTLLS Assessments

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  • Author: Ann Gravells
  • Publisher: SAGE
  • ISBN: 0857253700
  • Category : Education
  • Languages : en
  • Pages : 162

The CTLLS qualification has been replaced with the Certificate in Education and Training (CET). However, the content has since been updated and is now in the book Passing Assessments for the Certificate in Education and Training. Please note: the qualification unit content contained in the appendices has since changed, and some legislation mentioned in the book has been updated.