Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector:

Course information:
Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector:

Course content:
The course is designed for anyone who is working with students who may have basic skills needs. It will enable you to identify, assess and embed basic skills into your current practice. The course will enable candidates to offer a high level of literacy teaching to students.
The course consists of three modules:
·

Literacy and the Learners


·

Literacy Theories and Frameworks
·

Literacy Learning and Teaching

Assessments:
Assessment requirements are met by completing assignments, producing a log of literacy teaching with learners, and by tutor-observed sessions. Candidates will be expected to carry out a research project .
The certificate is awarded through University of Sunderland.
Teachers must have the Certificate/ Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and Training (Post-Compulsory) and must be teaching literacy (communication) at more than one level of the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum for a minimum of 75 hours during the course.
A minimum of 70% of your teaching must be with groups.
Teachers must have the Certificate/ Professional Graduate Certificate in Education and Training (Post-Compulsory) and must be teaching literacy (communication) at more than one level of the Adult Literacy Core Curriculum for a minimum of 75 hours during the course.
A minimum of 70% of your teaching must be with groups.

Please note: you are responsible for finding appropriate teaching.

Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills
In order to achieve qualified teacher status as endorsed by LLUK ( Lifelong Learning UK), you must complete the Certificate in Education / PGCE before or at the same time as you complete the Diploma in Teaching English ( Literacy).

Assessment procedure:
Assessment requirements are met by completing assignments, producing a log of literacy teaching with learners, and by tutor-observed sessions. Candidates will be expected to carry out a research project .

Entry requirements:
Candidates must be working with a group of learners, in a Post 16 teaching and learning environment teaching literacy (communication) skills.
All applicants will have to show that their own literacy skills of speaking and listening, reading and writing are at a minimum of level 3. (NQF)
Initial assessment activities will include:
· Interview
· Written task completed and brought to the interview
· Reading and writing task completed under supervised conditions on the same day as the interview

Qualifications achieved:
Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector: Level 5

Progression opportunities:
This course will enable qualified teachers to gain subject specialist knowledge and teaching skills, which will enable them to offer a high level of literacy to students.