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Preparing to teach in the life long learning sector PTLLS
Vocational qualification
In Salford ()
Description
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Type
Vocational qualification
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Award. The Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector course, offering 6 credits, is the starting point for anyone new to teaching in the sector. This threshold award is the first step in the teacher qualification framework which was introduced in 2007. For more information on how this qualification fits into the new framework view the Lifelong Learning UK website.
About this course
It is recommended that there should be an initial assessment to ascertain the existing level of academic qualifications, current level of literacy/language and literacy and motivation for undertaking the course. A minimum of a Level 3 qualification in the teaching subject is strongly desirable.
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Course programme
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Award
The Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector course, offering 6 credits, is the starting point for anyone new to teaching in the sector. This threshold award is the first step in the teacher qualification framework which was introduced in 2007. For more information on how this qualification fits into the new framework view the Lifelong Learning UK website.
Contents
The course is delivered as a short course, over 10 - 12 weeks, dependent upon the number of students. The class is for two and a half hours, weekly and is delivered at the Worsley Centre.
The learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should:
Understand own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in relation to teaching
Understand appropriate teaching and learning approaches in the specialist area
Demonstrate session planning skills
Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate learners
Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping
Learning Style
College Based
Assessment Method
Assessment
Fees
The current tuition fees are £85 plus £20 registration with the awarding body.
Preparing to teach in the life long learning sector PTLLS