The first unit introduces the roles and responsibilities of teachers in education and training. You will learn about key legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice you need to be aware of as a teacher in the sector and consider how and when you will work with others to meet the needs of leraners and carry out your role.
Learn more about what and how you will learn on this course and define the role of a teacher in education and training.
Explore how to create a safe, supportive, respectful and inclusive learning environment.
Consider how you will work with other professionals, the boundaries of your role and when and how you might need to signpost or refer learners to other organisations and services.
Identify the key legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice.
Here are the assessment criteria and learning outcomes for Unit 1. You need to make sure that your assignments meet this criteria to in order to achieve this unit.
1.1 Explain the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training
1.2 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities
1.3 Explain ways to promote equality and value diversity
1.4 Explain why it is important to identify and meet individual learner needs
2.1 Explain ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
2.2 Explain why it is important to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others
3.1 Explain how the teaching role involves working with other professionals
3.2 Explain the boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles
3.3 Describe points of referral to meet the individual needs of learners
The first part of the second unit introduces teaching and learning theories and approaches that are relevant to adult learners. For this unit, you will need to observe an experienced teacher in order to identify and evaluate the use of different teaching and learning approaches.
Find out about inclusive teaching and learning approaches that you can use with learners and prepare to observe an experienced teacher
Look at different learning theories and SMART outcomes
Consider how you can motivate and engage learners and provide opportunities to develop learners' English, maths and digital skills
Observe an experienced teacher and reflect on the teaching and learning approaches they use
Here are the assessment criteria and learning outcomes for the first part of Unit 2. You need to make sure that your assignments meet this criteria to in order to achieve this unit.
1.1. Describe features of inclusive teaching and learning.
1.2. Compare the strengths and limitations of teaching and learning approaches used in own area of specialism in relation to meeting individual learner needs.
1.3. Explain why it is important to provide opportunities for learners to develop their [English], mathematics, ICT and wider skills
2.1. Explain why it is important to create an inclusive teaching and learning environment.
2.2. Explain why it is important to select teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods to meet individual learner needs.
2.3. Explain ways to engage and motivate learners
2.4. Summarise ways to establish ground rules with learners.
Unit 3 explores the importance of assessment in education and training, introducing the different assessment types and methods.
Find out about the different types of assessment used in education and training, as well as the methods you can use to assess and plan learning
Explore assessment for learning and evaluate some methods you can use in the classroom
Consider how to involve learners in the assessment process, including the importance of constructive feedback, opportunities for peer assessment, self assessment and using Individual Learning Plans.
Identify the types of assessment records you may need to keep
Here are the assessment criteria and learning outcomes for Unit 3. You need to make sure that your assignments meet this criteria to in order to achieve this unit.
1.1. Explain the purposes of types of assessment used in education and training
1.2. Describe characteristics of different methods of assessment in education and training
1.3. Compare the strengths and limitations of assessment methods in relation to meeting individual learner needs
1.4 . Explain how different assessment methods can be adapted to meet individual learner needs
2.1. Explain why it is important to involve learners and others in the assessment process
2.2. Explain the role of peer and self-assessment in the assessment process
2.3. Identify sources of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process
3.1. Describe key features of constructive feedback
3.2. Explain how constructive feedback contributes to the assessment process
3.3. Explain ways to give constructive feedback to learners
4.1. Explain the need for keeping records of assessment of learning
4.2. Summarise the requirements for keeping records of assessment in an organisation
The second part of the second unit introduces planning and during the sessions you will be expected to plan, deliver and evaluate a short teaching session.
Learn how to plan effective sessions using SMART learning outcomes, lesson staging, differentiation and assessment.
Plan effective sessions using SMART learning outcomes, lesson staging, differentiation and assessment.
Deliver effective sessions
Reflect upon and evaluate your teaching practice
Here are the assessment criteria and learning outcomes for the second part of Unit 2. You need to make sure that your assignments meet this criteria to in order to achieve this unit.
3.1 Devise an inclusive teaching and learning plan
3.2 Justify own selection of teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods in relation to meeting individual learner needs
4.1 Use teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods to meet individual learner needs
4.2 Communicate with learners in ways that meet their individual needs
4.3 Provide constructive feedback to learners to meet their individual needs
5.1 Review the effectiveness of own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning
5.2 Identify areas for improvement in own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning