Part Time Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) Part-Time

Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) Part-Time

• School:
  • Centre for Continuing Professional Development
• Attendance Type:
  • Part Time
• Course Level:
  • Level 4,
  • Level 5
• Course Keywords:
  • education,
  • Teacher Training,
  • teacher,
  • teachers

Summary:

This is the required qualification for anyone who is teaching in the learning and skills sector. It is the initial Teacher Training Award designed to meet the new standards developed by the Sector Skills Council, LLUK (Lifelong Learning UK).

Course Length:
Two years
Course Schedule:
Day or Evening
Entry Requirements:

Applicants need to be working in the full role of a teacher for a minimum of 75 hours in each of the two academic years of the course. Successful applicants will also hold an appropriate qualification in the subject they are teaching, eg degree, professional qualification, HND/HNC or other advanced level qualification.

Assessment:
Portfolio of observation and assessments:

Year 1

Module 1 - Preparing to Teach
Assessed by: Observation & critical reflection

Module 2 - Planning and Enabling Learning
Assessed by: Observation & critical reflection

Module 3 - Enabling Learning and Assessment
Assessed by: Observation & case study

Module 4 - Theories and Principles of Planning and Enabling Learning
Assessed by: Observation & critical analysis

Module 5 - Inclusive Learning or Managing Learner Behaviour
Assessed by: Case Study with professional discussion

Year 2

Module 6 - Continuing Personal & Professional Development
Assessed by: 2 Observations & professional reflection

Module 7 - Curriculum Design for Inclusive Practise
Assessed by: Observation & course design project and presentation

Module 8 - Wider Professional Practice
Assessed by: Observation, poster presentation and report on course review

Module 9 - Negotiated Action Research Project
Assessed by: Project including evaluation & presentation

Academic Progression:
It is possible to progress to a degree, such as the BA (Hons) Inclusive Learning in Education, or a higher degree programme, eg MA Learning and Teaching.

Full Description:
This course explores practice and theory relating to teaching in the lifelong learning sector, including assessment, evaluation, managing learning behaviour and curriculum issues.

Throughout the course, literacy, numeracy and ICT skills are included as part of the award. By the end of the course (to achieve QTLS) candidates will have to show evidence of achieving Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE grade A-C or equivalent) and professional formation.