City & Guilds in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Level 3 Award (PTLLS)
Target Audience
The Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector award (PTLLS) is required for all new teachers in the sector. At MidKent College, PTLLS also forms part of the follow-on qualifications, Certificate to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) and Diploma to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS). It provides an introduction to teaching as a step towards licensed practitioner status, Associate Teaching Learning and Skills (ATLS) and Qualified Teaching Learning and Skills (QTLS). Learners will come from a variety of vocational backgrounds and will seek an introduction to teaching. They may be already teaching or have no prior experience. The PTLLS course is delivered in Kent from our Medway Campus in Gillingham.
Course Objective
To help you learn in your capacity as an adult sector teacher or trainer about: Exploring your role in teaching
Planning effective learning sessions
Delivering successful training
The qualification will be assessed by two assignments covering:
Theory – This consists of a series of tasks which demonstrate the candidate’s knowledge of teaching theory.
Practical Skills – This is an assessment of a candidate’s ability to plan and deliver a teaching session
Course Outline
The course consists of five one-day sessions, delivered over five weeks, with assignments to complete between each session. The sessions will provide key underpinning knowledge plus practical support with implementation and completion of assignments.
The sessions cover:
Introduction to the PTLLS qualification
The teaching role, responsibilities and boundaries in relation to teaching
Appropriate teaching and learning approaches in the specialist area
Session-planning skills and demonstration of those skills
Delivering inclusive sessions which motivate learners
Using different assessment methods and the need for record-keeping
Day observation of teaching/training practice
Course Information
Duration: 30 contact hours & 30 non-contact hours
Location: MidKent College, Medway Campus
Fee: £495 per candidate
Dates: Next programme starts 13 September 2010. Cost includes City and Guilds qualification registration and certification.
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