This text takes a pragmatic approach to training to teach in the lifelong learning sector, relating theory to real practice through a wealth of cases, illustrations and interactive tasks. Whether at the beginning of training or already qualified, this book offers everything needed to acheive Qualified to Teach: Learning and Skills (QTLS).
1. The context for change: new professional standards for teachers in
the learning and skills sector
2. Professional values: a focus on
entitlement, equality and inclusiveness
3. Professional practice: creating
effective and stimulating opportunities for learning
4. Professional skills:
planning learning programmes to meet the needs and expectations of learners
5. Theory and practice: secure knowledge and understanding of what it means
to teach
6. The new technologies for teaching: using ILT as an enhancement to
learning
7. The curriculum contextualised: secure knowledge and understanding
of the subject and curriculum
8. Skills for the twenty-first century: using
the learners experience as a foundation for their learning
9. Assessment:
using feedback as a tool for learning and progression
10. Helping learners to
achieve their full potential: providing effective support to learners
11.
Enhancing learner behaviour: establishing and maintaining an effective
learning environment
12. Continuing professional development: developing by
participating in formal and information professional activities
Authored by Keeley-Browne, Liz
