1. WELCOME MESSAGE! Welcome to your distance learning Preparing to teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) COURSE, my name is Prisca Kennedy and I am your tutor. This course comprises of a mixture of e-learning independent study and online tutor support.

2. PREPARING TO TEACH IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR(PTLLS) This qualification is appropriate for all new entrants to teaching in the lifelong learning sector, or for those who are required to achieve a recognised teaching status as defined in the New Overarching Professional Standards for Teachers, Tutors and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. This qualification will be taken by all teachers, in a full or associated role Career Opportunities Teaching in a College of FE, Adult and Community Learning, HM Prisons, the Armed Forces, work based learning provision, commercial training and development roles etc.

3. In the next few weeks you are expected to complete daily tasks toward compiling evidence for your portfolio.

4. A candidate must produce a portfolio of work which covers all assessment criteria of this qualification supported on-line by the tutor/assessor. The completed portfolio containing evidence will then be checked by the internal verifier and subsequently submitted for external verification.

5. LOG ONTO THE COLLEGE WEB SITE HOME PAGE CLICK ONTO MOODLE AICE-ELEARNING ENTRE STUDENT PASS WOR D PT 3201

6. DOWN LOAD PTLLS SPECIFICATION

7. DOWN LOAD ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR EACH UNIT Assessment criteria Portfolio reference Date Learning outcome 1: Understand own role and responsibilities in lifelong learning 1.1 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities. responsibilities 1.2 Explain own responsibilities for promoting equality and valuing diversity

8. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO Start collecting evidence

9. DOWN LOAD ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS FOR EACH UNIT AND COMPLETE THE TASKS ASSIGNMENT ONE Assignment brief Unit 1: Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Lifelong Learning Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Start date TBA Deadline TBA Tutor PRISCA KENNEDY Roles and responsibilities of teacher/trainer The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in lifelong learning and the relationships between different professionals. The unit covers responsibilities for maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for learners.

10. ASSIGNMENT TWO Assignment brief Unit 2: Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Start date TBA Deadline TBA Tutor PRISCA KENNEDY Learning and Teaching The aim of the unit is to enable learners to understand learning and teaching strategies and approaches in lifelong learning and how to use them to meet the needs of students. The unit covers how to create a learning environment that engages and motivates students.

11. ASSIGNMENT THREE Assignment brief Unit 3: Principles of Assessment in Lifelong Learning Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Start date TBA Deadline TBA Tutor PRISCA KENNEDY Principles of Assessment The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand the types and methods of assessment used in lifelong learning, ways to involve students in the assessment process and the requirement to keep assessment records.

12. ASSIGNMENT THREE Assignment brief Unit 4: Using Inclusive Learning and Teaching Approaches in Lifelong Learning Level 3 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Start date TBA Deadline TBA Tutor PRISCA KENNEDY Planning and Delivery The aim of the unit is to enable learners to plan and deliver an inclusive learning and teaching session. It requires learners to deliver a micro-teaching session, or equivalent, and to evaluate their own delivery practice.

15. WHAT YOU NEED TO DO Start collecting evidence

16. Identify Needs Plan & Design Deliver Assess Evaluate Stages in the design and delivery of teaching

17. PORTFOLIO LAYOUT Title page :Name,course, centre Curriculum Vitae or Personal Statement /career biography WRITTEN ASSIGNMENTS Assignment 1 Assignment 2 Assignment 3 Micro-teach paper work; lesson plan, hand outs References (list of books, websites, professional journals used Appendixes

18. APPENDIXES Scheme of work. Session plan. Evaluation of session plan. Observation report. Micro-teach resources. Self-evaluation Microteaching. Peer group evaluation Reflective journal Any other supporting materials

19. TUTOR SUPPORT The course comprises of a mixture of independent e- learning and on-line tutor support via email. Tutor support will be provided during the following hours:  Monday 7pm-9pm  Tuesday 7pm-9pm  Wednesday 7pm-9pm  Thursdays 7pm-9pm  Friday 7pm-9pm It will beneficial and avoid time emails seeking clarification for both parties to list specific queries cross referencing it the assignment number and task.

20. Prisca Kennedy ACIM, DipM PGCE, MSc Lecturer Course coordinator On-line Aspire Institute of Community Education Head Office: One Victoria Square Birmingham B1 1BD www.aspireltd.net