This highly accessible book comprehensively covers the assessment requirements for the ‘Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector’ (PTLLS) award. All new lecturers in the sector must now gain their PTLLS qualification in their first year of teaching and this book aims to help them achieve this. The book focuses on the five learning outcomes of the PTLLS Award: 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 different assessment methods and the need for record keeping

Previously known as Achieving Your PTLLS Award, this third edition of the popular book comprehensively covers the new requirements for the new Level 3 Award in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector or broader workplace and adult learning settings. This updated third edition includes: Clear guidance on responsibilities and requirements for working in the Further Education and Skills sector How to motivate and communicate with learners through engaging teaching Pragmatic advice on planning and assessing learning Enhanced discussion of working with others, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance requirements More case studies and activities that demonstrate how to link good practice to the classroom Previously known as Achieving Your PTLLS Award, this third edition of the popular book comprehensively covers the new requirements for the new level 3 Award in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector or broader workplace and adult learning settings. This updated third edition includes: • Clear guidance on responsibilities and requirements for working in the Further Education and Skills sector • How to motivate and communicate with learners through engaging teaching • Pragmatic advice on planning and assessing learning • Enhanced discussion of working with others, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance requirements More case studies and activities that demonstrate how to link good practice to the classroom

This highly accessible book comprehensively covers the new assessment requirements for the Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), which all new lecturers in the sector must gain in their first year of teaching. This new edition also includes a wealth of interactive reader activities, which help to connect the content of the book to practical experience. This edition has been extensively revised and updated, to cover the full range of units in the new PTLLS Award.

PTLLS candidates often find it difficult to approach and complete their assessments. This accessible guide begins with an overview of the award detailing the requirements at Levels 3 and 4. It encourages the reader to assess their own competence in the five sections of PTLLS, helping them to better understand how to prepare for their assessments. Detailed guidance on how to demonstrate and evidence competence enables candidates to complete their assessments with confidence. Finally, a chapter on practical assessments covers how both pre-service and in-service candidates can prepare for the Microteach, and includes hints and tips on how to succeed.

PTLLS candidates often find it challenging to approach their studies. Some are returning to study after a long break and others have no previous experience of study at this level. This text is an accessible guide to studying for PTLLS. It begins by looking at how to prepare for study and taught sessions, and goes on to cover self-study, including research skills and reflective practice. Guidance on presenting work gives tips on structure and writing and on presentations. The book also includes information on how to progress study further, beyond PTLLS, and how to recognise newly acquired transferable skills.

This book supports the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the further education and skills sector. Full of informed practical guidance and supported by meaningful links to theory and educational research, it covers all mandatory units included in the diploma and has been carefully designed to be your indispensable guide to successfully achieving the qualification. Thought-provoking activities in every chapter highlight key points and show how you can apply them in practice allowing you to enhance your teaching skills. This book clearly communicates what underpins high-quality teaching and empowers you to succeed as a teacher of learners in the further education and skills sector. New to this edition: · Reflective activities in every chapter encouraging you to engage critically with key concepts · New coverage of employability offering pragmatic guidance for succeeding in the workplace · Content updated to reflect current policy directions within the sector · Links to further reading throughout highlighting key literature on each major topic

The PTLLS qualification has since been replaced with the Award in Education and Training (with a text book of the same name). However, the text in this book will help you to: *make the most of your taught sessions and self study time by examining effective note taking, group activities, research and resource evaluation; *succeed in your practical sessions; *prepare for assignments and use academic writing and referencing. Please note: The qualifications and standards mentioned in the book have since been updated.