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NHS - Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
Date & Time
Wednesday 15th & 22nd September and 6th, 13th & 20th October 2010, 9.30-4.00
Course Venue
Aims of Event
This course is designed as an introduction to teaching. You do not need to be a teacher or have classroom contact. However, this course is also useful for experienced teachers or assessors delivering underpinning skills. If you wish to progress to the Certificate in Teaching and ultimately the Diploma in Teaching, this course is mandatory.
Objectives of Event
By the end of the course the attendees will:
- have an understanding of the teaching role, its responsibilities and boundaries
- understand and be able to demonstrate appropriate teaching and learning approaches
- be able to plan sessions to support underpinning skills
- understand how to cater for learners with a range of abilities and needs
- have identified strategies to motivate learners
- understand how to use a range of assessment and record keeping methods in order to support candidates
Intended Audience for Course
This course is intended for work-based assessors who are delivering underpinning skills aas part of their delivery. It is also suitable for anyone wishing to enter teaching or training in the Lifelong Learning sector to include those working in community venues and colleges.
The qualification is intended as an introduction to the role. It would also suit graduates or those with appropriate vocational experience who are interested in entering the teaching profession. It is relevant for those with specialist or technical skills who have teaching or training as part of their current or future roles.
The Qualification
It is now a requirement of the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills that all staff in the post-16 years Lifelong Learning sector, who have roles in teaching, training or tutoring and who do not have a teaching qualification, to work towards gaining Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status.
This initial qualification will be seen both as leading to a threshold ‘licence to practise’ status and the first step on the path to achieving full Qualified Teacher Status.
Assessment
This course requires 30 hours of face-to-face delivery and 30 hours of non-contact time. There is no examination but you will be expected to carry out a microteaching session, and there are 4 assignments which will be marked by your tutor.
Progression
This course fits into the new teacher training structure. Next steps would be:
Certificate for Teachers in a role of limited responsibility:
Diploma for teachers in a full teaching role
- follows on from the Certificate
- is a level 5 course
- 45 credits
Refreshments
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
Booking Confirmation:
A system generated confirmation email should be received upon submission of your booking form. Should you not receive this email please contact Sue Moss on 01329 286460 to ensure you have a place.
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