Preparing to Teach in the LifeLong Learning Sector Level 3 Award

This qualification is a stepping-stone towards the Level 5 full teaching qualification and serves as an introduction to the principles of teaching, training and learning. The knowledge gained will help candidates to make informed decisions about their own progression. In addition to providing a first step towards qualification for FE Lecturers, the course will also be appropriate to any practising or intending teacher, trainer or learning assistant who works in the post compulsory sector. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. High quality face to face delivery, including 1 to 1 tutorials 2. We strive to support your learning and individual needs 3. Study is supported by online materials 4. Expands your knowledge by working with students from a variety of areas 5. Active learning methods used in all lessons What will I Study? On completing the Award in Education & Training course, it is anticipated that candidates will be familiar with basic theory and practice relating to the following: • Roles, responsibilities and boundaries of the practitioner in the Life Long Learning Sector • The nature of learning and learners and the range of individual learning needs • The need for reflection within learning and its function for learners and learning • The importance of the learning plan and the guidelines for its implementation • The purpose of micro teaching and its associated feedback • The nature of assessment and its role within learning • The key features of Professional Development How will I be Taught? It is a classroom based programme incorporating a range of teaching methods, group activities, discussion, tutor led presentations. The focus of the sessions is on sharing student experience of education and their roles. How will I be Assessed? Both External and Internal Assessment feature in this qualification. External Assessment: Candidates are required to keep a Professional Development Journal (P.D.J.) which is assessed by examiners appointed by the awarding body. Internal Assessment is practical and takes place during the course. What our students say? A very enjoyable 3 months and an invaluable aide in my teaching journey.