WELCOME MESSAGE!Welcome to your distance learning Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) COURSE, my name is Prisca Kennedy and I am your tutor. This course comprises of a mixture of e-learning independent study and online tutor support.

PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR(PTLLS)This qualification is appropriate for all new entrants to teaching in the lifelong learning sector, or for those who are required to achieve a recognised teaching status as defined in the New Overarching Professional Standards for Teachers, Tutors and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. This qualification will be taken by all teachers, in a full or associated roleCareer OpportunitiesTeaching in a College of FE, Adult and Community Learning, HM Prisons, the Armed Forces, work based learning provision, commercial training and development roles etc.

In the next few weeks you are expected to complete daily tasks toward compiling evidence for your portfolio.

A candidate must produce a portfolio of work which covers all assessment criteria of this qualification supported on-line by the tutor/assessor. The completed portfolio containing evidence will then be checked by the internal verifier and subsequently submitted for external verification.

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 Portfolio reference

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Learning outcome 1:Understand own role and responsibilities in lifelong learning1.1 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory

requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities.

 

responsibilities

   

1.2 Explain own responsibilities for promoting equality and valuing diversity

   

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Start collectingevidence

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FOR EACH UNIT AND COMPLETE THE TASKS

ASSIGNMENT ONEAssignment brief

Unit 1: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Lifelong Learning

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Tutor PRISCA KENNEDY

 

Roles and responsibilities of teacher/trainer

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in lifelong learning and the relationships between different professionals. The unit covers responsibilities for maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for learners.

ASSIGNMENT TWO

Assignment brief

Unit 2: Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning

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Learning and Teaching

The aim of the unit is to enable learners to understand learning and teaching strategies and approaches in lifelong learning and how to use them to meet the needs of students. The unit covers how to create a learning environment that engages and motivates students.

ASSIGNMENT THREE

Assignment brief

Unit 3: Principles of Assessment in Lifelong Learning  

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Principles of Assessment  

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the types and methods of assessment used in lifelong learning, ways to involve students in the assessment process and the requirement to keep assessment records.  

ASSIGNMENT THREE

Assignment brief

Unit 4: Using Inclusive Learning and Teaching Approaches in LifelongLearning

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Planning and Delivery

The aim of the unit is to enable learners to plan and deliver an inclusive learning and teaching session. It requires learners to deliver a micro-teaching session, or equivalent, and to evaluate their own delivery practice.  

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO

Start collectingevidence

IdentifyNeeds

Plan & Design

Deliver

Assess

Evaluate

Stages in the design and delivery of teaching

PORTFOLIO LAYOUT • Title page :Name ,course, centre• Curriculum Vitae or Personal Statement /career

biography • WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS• Assignment 1• Assignment 2• Assignment 3• Micro-teach paper work; lesson plan, hand outs • References (list of books, websites, professional

journals used• Appendixes

APPENDIXES Scheme of work.

Session plan.

Evaluation of session plan.

Observation report.

Micro-teach resources.

Self-evaluation Microteaching.

Peer group evaluation

Reflective journal

Any other supporting materials

TUTOR SUPPORT

The course comprises of a mixture of independent e-learning and on-line tutor support via email. Tutor support will be provided during the following hours: Monday 7pm-9pm Tuesday 7pm-9pm Wednesday 7pm-9pmThursdays 7pm-9pm Friday 7pm-9pmIt will beneficial and avoid time emails seeking clarification for both parties to list specific queries cross referencing it the assignment number and task.

• Prisca Kennedy  ACIM, DipM PGCE, MSc

•  Lecturer Course coordinator On-line• Aspire Institute of Community

Education• Head Office:• One Victoria Square• Birmingham• B1 1BD• www.aspireltd.net