Prepare to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

Skills of Life and Work - Adult Studies
Prepare to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
Mainly lecturers, employing a variety of intertactive/participatory formats, including micro-teaching
Duration :One evening a week for 12 weeks.
Who the Course is For:
This course is designed for those who are new to the sector, and or those who wish to train to become a teacher within the Lifelong Learning Sector. This is the minumum threshold award,and provides the basic framework for teaching within the sector. This qualaification leades on to the Certificate and Diploma years.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on a continuous basis throughout the programme, including micro teaching.
Course Leads To:
DTLLS Year one, if the award is achieved at level 4, and obtaning employment in the sector.
Entry Requirements:
To have a level 3 in the specailaist subject you would wish to teach to others , and attainment of Literacy and Numeracy Skills to at least Level 2.

Content:
The structure of the award is made up of 5 sections which includes understanding of:
- own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in relation to
teaching
- appropriate teaching and learning approaches in the specialist area
- session planning skills and demonstration of those skills
- how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate learners
- the use of different assessment methods and the need for record
keeping.
Working with fellow peers and learning about the wide and varied mix of the FE sector.

Course Details: Course Name
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PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR - AUTUMN
Evenings
Yes
Thursday (07/09/2009)
18/12/2009
184.00 (FREE for Under 19)
54.00 (FREE for Under 19)
Rush Green Campus
Q360E246-09

PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR - SPRING
Evenings
Yes
Thursday (04/01/2010)
02/04/2010
184.00 (FREE for Under 19)
54.00 (FREE for Under 19)
Rush Green Campus
Q360E303-09

PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR - SUMMER
Evenings
Yes
Thursday (19/04/2010)
09/07/2010
184.00 (FREE for Under 19)
54.00 (FREE for Under 19)
Rush Green Campus
Q360E304-09