Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Introduction The Structure of the Book and How to Use It The PTLLS Award Qualifications and Credit Framework Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector Lifelong Learning Professional Teaching Standards The Institute of Learning Chapter 1: Teaching and learning Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher Boundaries of Teaching Record Keeping Legislation and Codes of Practice Chapter 2: Theories of Learning The Teaching and Learning Environment Learning Styles Key Theories of Learning Motivation Chapter 3: Identifying Needs Identifying Needs of the Organisation, Teachers and Students Initial and Diagnostic Assessment Potential Needs of Students and Points of Referral Equality and Diversity Inclusive Learning Chapter 4: Planning and Learning Schemes of Work and Session Plans Differentiation Resources Literacy, Language and Numeracy Information and Communcation Technology Chapter 5: Facilitating Learning Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules Teaching and Learning Approaches Communication, Behaviour and Respect Working with Groups and Individuals Safeguarding and Every Child Matters Chapter 6: Assessing Learning Planning for Assessment Assessment Types Assessment Methods Making Decisions and Giving Feedback Assessment Records Chapter 7: Quality Assurance and Evaluation Quality Assurance Evaluation Self-Reflection and Learning Journals Continuing professional development Progression Chapter 8: Micro-Teaching Planning Preparing Delivering Evaluating Appendices Index