The Teaching Awards in the Lifelong Learning Sector

1. The Teaching Awards in the Lifelong Learning Sector
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Qualification
Cert Ed DTLLS (Diploma to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) Level 4/5 - Awarded by Canterbury Christchurch University
Attendance
Year 1 Tuesday morning 9.00am-12.30pm Year 2 DTLLS/PGCE Thursday morning 9.00am-12.30pm
Duration
32 weeks per year
Description of the Course
The DTLLS and PGCE is designed to meet the needs of teachersin further and/or Adult and Community Education and trainers in the private and public sector as well as those working with 14-19 year olds in vocational settings.
It has been developed from high quality existing provision to fulfil all the new requirements for the expanding Lifelong Sector as specified by Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK).

Course content
Year 1 DTLLS
Module 1Introduction into Learning & Teaching

Module 2Planning and Assessing for Learning

Module 3Theory in Professional Practice

Year 2 DTLLS/PGCE

Module 4Professional Development

Module 5Curriculum Studies

Module 6Professional Investigation

Assessment
Assessment is via submission of written and other programme tasks, reflection, professional development planning and through practical teaching observation.
Who is the course for?
DTLLS Year 1 (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) This course is suitable for those who are already teaching. The PTLLS certificate is included within the DTLLS Course. DTLLS Year 2 (Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) You may access the year 2 of the DTLLS course if you already have qualifications such as the City and Guilds 7407 Stage 2
Entry requirements
Those enrolling will normally possess at least a minnuimum level 3 qualification in his/her own area of specialism.A teacher is expected to be vocationally qualified to aminimum of one level above that of the course he/she is teaching on. Applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview their ability to benefit from the programme and to meet the 25 hours teaching per module for all 6 modules over the two years of the programme. PGCE candidates must hold a first degree.
What can I do after this course?
On completion of the teaching awards there will be an opportunity to apply for Foundation Degree.
Other information
Other information
For further information please contact the Teacher Education Administrator on 0208 544 4435.

Cost
Additional costs
2009 fees - per year
Please note there is a non-means tested award and a means testedavailable to contribute for the payment ofthese fees.

Start
Year 1 - September 2009
Course Code
CH5001