Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector : the new award / Ann Gravells.

"Fully linked to the QTLS Standards"--Cover.

Aimed at people new to teaching who need a good basic introduction to all the key aspects at an appropriate level, this book contains numerous practical activities and examples throughout. It is specifically targeted at a range of courses, including City and Guilds and NVQ courses.

Machine generated contents note: structure of the book and how to use it -- PTLLS Award -- Qualifications and Credit Framework -- Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector -- Lifelong learning professional teaching standards -- Institute for Learning -- 1. Teaching and learning -- Roles and responsibilities of a teacher -- Boundaries of teaching -- Record keeping -- Legislation and codes of practice -- 2. Theories of learning -- teaching and learning environment -- Learning styles -- Key theories of learning -- Motivation -- 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 -- 4. Planning learning -- Schemes of work and session plans -- Differentiation -- Resources -- Literacy, language and numeracy -- Information and communication technology -- 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 -- 6. Assessing learning -- Planning for assessment -- Assessment types -- Assessment methods -- Making decisions and giving feedback -- Assessment records -- 7. Quality assurance and evaluation -- Quality assurance -- Evaluation -- Self-reflection and learning journals -- Continuing professional development -- Progression -- 8. Micro-teaching -- Planning -- Preparing -- Delivering -- Evaluating -- Appendices -- Appendix 1 Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning (level 3) -- Appendix 2 Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning (level 4) -- Appendix 3 Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning (level 3) -- Appendix 4 Understanding inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning (level 4) -- Appendix 5 Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning (level 3) -- Appendix 6 Using inclusive learning and teaching approaches in lifelong learning (level 4) -- Appendix 7 Principles of assessment in lifelong learning (level 3