Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

"This is a good book and one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to my students as being a core textbook, worth a purchase. It's interesting, up-to-date, well written and easy to navigate. What more could a student ask for?"  Jonathan Tummons, ESCalate "Excellent book covers most of the criteria required for the Dip in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector and the Cert in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Easy to read, clear explanations. This book would also make an excellent reference book for the newly qualified tutor." Cheryl Hine, Teacher Training Programme Leader, Leeds College of Technology, UK 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. The post-compulsory education and training sector is extremely diverse in terms of the range of students, teachers and settings. However, there are basic elements of good practice in teaching and learning which are essential and are explored in this book, including:  A thorough understanding of the learners and their needs  An understanding of, and willingness to develop, communication skills  The necessity for reflective practice and continuing professional development  The principles and practices of active learning and assessment for learning  The importance of emotions in learning Linked to the new Lifelong Learning UK standards for teachers, trainers and tutors, this highly practical and accessible book explores the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning, drawing on the most recent theories and developments. Chapters cover topics such as Communication; Learning Theories; Planning and Preparing; Assessment for learning; and Questioning and Explaining. The book provides a coherent framework for study and learning, which encourages you to make connections between the various aspects and to develop a holistic view of teaching and learning. 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)

Education & Teaching

Scales, Peter

Higher & Continuing Education

Open University Press

"This is a good book and one that I would wholeheartedly recommend to my students as being a core textbook, worth a purchase. It's interesting, up-to-date, well written and easy to navigate. What more could a student ask for?"  Jonathan Tummons, ESCalate "Excellent book that covers most of the criteria required for the Dip in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector and the Cert in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Easy to read, clear explanations. This book would also make an excellent reference book for the newly qualified tutor." Cheryl Hine, Teacher Training Programme Leader, Leeds College of Technology, UK "I feel this book will be a valuable addition to the reading list of any course related to initial teacher training or continuing professional development (CPD) within the lifelong learning sector. Both its content and its presentation make it an attractive course text book and the author's style actually makes it a text book that is readable and enjoyable." Christine Watson, Widening Participation and Lifelong Learning, Vol 10, No. 1. 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. The post-compulsory education and training sector is extremely diverse in terms of the range of students, teachers and settings. However, there are basic elements of good practice in teaching and learning which are essential and are explored in this book, including:  A thorough understanding of the learners and their needs  An understanding of, and willingness to develop, communication skills  The necessity for reflective practice and continuing professional development  The principles and practices of active learning and assessment for learning  The importance of emotions in learning Linked to the new Lifelong Learning UK standards for teachers, trainers and tutors, this highly practical and accessible book explores the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning, drawing on the most recent theories and developments. Chapters cover topics such as Communication; Learning Theories; Planning and Preparing; Assessment for learning; and Questioning and Explaining. The book provides a coherent framework for study and learning, which encourages you to make connections between the various aspects and to develop a holistic view of teaching and learning. 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)

Continuing Professional Development in the Lifelong Learning Sector

This comprehensive guide to continuing professional development (CPD) in the lifelong learning sector (LLS) provides teachers with practical support and guidance alongside development activities. It encourages teachers to reflect on their practice and subsequently shape and develop their teaching in response to the needs of their learners, their institution and local and national priorities.
 The book emphasises the importance of teachers as professional individuals who are responsible for their own CPD. It also helps senior managers to create a positive environment and 'learning organisation' in which teaching and learning can flourish.
 The book sets the context for CPD and:
<ul>
<li> Offers an understanding of the CPD process and the need for undertaking reflective practice </li>
<li> Meets the needs of new teachers, trainers and tutors in the sector </li>
<li> Considers CPD for teaching and learning and subject-specific CPD </li>
<li> Provides an introduction to action research and case studies of research into teaching and learning in the sector</li>
</ul> Accessible to anyone who is working, or training to work, in the LLS, this book will provide practical suggestions, ideas and activities to stimulate activities and research.

Pickering, Jo

Senior, Lynn

Headley, Kath

Garner, Patsy

Boulton, Helen

This popular introductory textbook is ideal for anyone working or training to work in the lifelong learning sector. The new edition has been comprehensively revised to reflect recent developments in the sector and current research in learning and teaching.
 The book covers key topics such as reflective teaching, communication, learning theories, and assessment for learning. In addition there are new chapters on: Behaviour for learning; A curriculum for inclusive learning; The lifelong learning sector and Functional skills. This edition also includes more student journal extracts, case studies and developmental activities.
 Common elements of good practice in teaching and learning spanning the lifelong learning, further education and skills sector and are fully explored so that you will:
<ul>
<li> Gain a thorough understanding of learners and their needs </li>
<li> Understand the importance of effective communication </li>
<li> Appreciate the role of reflective practice and continuing professional development </li>
<li> Achieve a good grasp of theory and practice including methods of active learning and assessment for learning</li>
</ul> Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector is essential reading for those teaching or training to teach in further and higher education, adult and community learning, and work-based learning. With contributions from Kelly Briddon and Lynn Senior.
 “The new edition contains some really useful additional material. It signposts to key policies and is brought up to date in identifying current influences and debates within the HE and FE sector. There is reference to views on the curriculum. More attention is given to Functional Skills. I liked the positive emphasis placed on classroom management as Behaviour for Learning. New developments and inclusions are well judged. It remains an accessible and sufficiently detailed book for all those who are on teacher education programmes.” Victoria Wright, Senior Lecturer in Post Compulsory Education, University of Wolverhampton, UK
 “This is a valuable resource that can be used by both trainee and recently qualified teachers, who are considering a career in the Further Education sector. It contains a mixture of both theory and practical activities which have been mapped to the LLUK standards. The contents key at the beginning of each chapter means it can be used for reference purposes. The text is easily readable and, therefore accessible to all.” Cheryl Hine, Lecturer on Teacher Training, Leeds City College, UK
 “This accessible second edition offers comprehensive, contemporary and stimulating insights into the theories of teaching and learning, whilst also providing a firm framework of meaningful and innovative strategies for trainee and qualified teachers to expand their knowledge and drive their practice forward to outstanding. I can see students dipping into the book again and again.” Dr Vicky Duckworth, Edge Hill University, UK

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