City & Guilds Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
Introduction:
This Award aims to provide the learner with the basic skills, knowledge and understanding required for teaching in the learning and skills sector.
For Whom Suitable:
Anyone who is considering working in the learning and skills sector and required to deliver SIA licence to practice qualifications.
Awarding Body:
City & Guilds – accredited and regulated by QCA & a recognised Awarding Body by the SIA
Level:
Level 2 Key Skills
Course Duration:
Most Colleges offer the course over a 12 week period (3 hours per week), some may offer a 5 day course
Programme Structure:
Discussion, group work, micro teach, lecture and e-learning
Prior Learning:
Learners must be qualified and experienced in the subject they wish to teach
Assessment:
Learners must successfully complete both the theory and practical assignments covering all five sections. These assignments are assessed by written work, observation self assessment, peer assessment and professional discussion.
Progression:
This qualification provides progression to the 7304 Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS0, the 7305 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector and the PGCE/PCE (Greenwich University Validated)
Content:
This is a one Unit Award containing five sections:
Section 1: Understand own role, responsibilities and boundaries of role in relation to teaching
Section 2: Understand teaching and learning approaches in the specialist area
Section 3: Demonstrate session planning skills
Section 4: Understand how to deliver inclusive sessions which motivate learners
Section 5: Understand the use of different assessment methods and the need for record keeping.
There is theory and practical aspect to each section and learners will be required to do a 30 minute micro teach as part of the practical. This Award has a credit value of six credits.
Course Fees, Location & Fees:
For further information learners should apply direct to their local College of Further Education
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