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Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Peter Scales
ISBN: 9780335222407 | £21.99 | March 2008

Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector is an essential introductory textbook for anyone who is working, or training to work, in the lifelong learning sector. Linked to the new Lifelong Learning UK standards for teachers, trainers and tutors, this highly practical and accessible book explores topics such as:

• Communication
• Learning theories
• Planning and preparing
• Assessment for learning
• Questioning and explaining.

This is an essential textbook for anyone studying on a wide range of post - compulsory teacher training courses, including:

• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)
• Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)
• Diploma (Professional and Graduate) in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS).

View website: www.openup.co.uk/scales

Lifelong Learning UK

Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) is the independent employer-led sector skills council responsible for the professional development of all those working in community learning and development, further education, higher education, libraries, archives and information services, and work based learning across the UK. LLUK are responsible for the management of the Lifelong Learning teachnig standards.

View website: www.lifelonglearninguk.org

Standards Verification UK

Standards Verification UK (SVUK) are the subsidiary of Lifelong Learning UK responsible for the verification of initial teacher training plus other forms of workforce training and development. They are responsible for maintaining regulatory standards within awarding institutions and centres.

View website: www.standardsverificationuk.org

Criminal Records Bureau

The CRB\rquote s aim is to help organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society. This site details how to apply for Criminal Records Checks.

View website: www.crb.gov.uk

Quality Improvement Agency

The Quality Improvement Agency (QIA) has been set up to spark fresh enthusiasm for innovation and excellence in the Further Education sector. QIA is leading the challenge to those involved in teaching, learning and training to lift their performance and implement the government's reforms for learning and skills. This site has resources to help teacher trainers deliver the new qualifications, and has links to \lquote Teacher\rquote s TV)

View website: http://excellence.qia.org.uk

National Institute of Adult Continuing Education

NIACE (National Institute of Adult Continuing Education) exists to encourage more and different adults to engage in learning of all kinds. NIACE campaigns for – and celebrates the achievements of – adult learners, young and old, and in all their diversity. NIACE is the largest organisation working to promote the interests of learners and potential learners in England and Wales

View website: www.niace.org.uk

National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy

National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy (NRDC), is dedicated to conducting research and development projects to improve literacy, numeracy, language and related skills and knowledge. This website is designed to provide a resource for all those interested in adult literacy, language and numeracy.

View website: www.nrdc.org.uk/

ITT Pilot Resources

The ITT pilots were part of a Department for Education and Skills (DfES), Standards Unit programme of work, commissioned as one response to the challenges set out by the Equipping our Teachers for the Future: Reforming Initial Teacher Training for the Learning and Skills Sector. More specifically, the pilot programme of work looked to respond to some of the proposals contained in theme 3 (Developing leaders, teachers, trainers and support staff of the future). The site contains useful guidance for mentoring, Individual Learning Plans and lesson observation.

View website: www.ittpilotresources.org.uk

Institute for Learning

The Institute for Learning (IfL) is the professional body for teachers, trainers, tutors and student teachers in the learning and skills sector.

The 2007 Regulations mean that teachers, trainers, tutors and student teachers in the learning and skills sector need to register with the IfL and conduct continuing professional development (CPD). Find out what this means for you by using the guidance on this site.

View website: www.ifl.ac.uk

Centres for Excellence in Teacher Training (CETTs)

CETTs are networks of partnerships of organisations involved in Initial Teacher Training and CPD in the learning and skills sector. The size of individual CETTs varies.

CETTs operate in different areas in England and the listing on this site provides information on the lead organisation and access to further information. Most of the CETTs are led by universities; two are led by colleges and two by other organisations in the learning and skills sector.

View website: http://excellence.qia.org.uk