Preparing to teach adult literacy City & Guilds 7303 PTLLS

Interested in teaching adult literacy? This course will provide you with a basic toolkit of teaching skills and insight into issues for adult literacy learners and the adult literacy curriculum. The closing date for TD501 is 1 July 2011.

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Key course information

Dates
10/01/12 - 03/04/12

Day(s)
Tue

Duration
13 weeks

Time
10:00 - 13:30

Fees
Full fee: £354
Senior fee: £354
Concession: £150

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
TD115

Availability
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Course outline

What is the course about?

This course is an introductory course for people interested in developing professional teaching skills for working with adults with literacy needs. This might be in adult, community or further education or in the voluntary sector. This course will be a useful first step into employment as a literacy teacher, but you will need to undertake further training.

You cannot directly enrol for this course. There is an application procedure and an interview.
You can download a copy of our Teacher Training Guide 11-12, course entry criteria and application form (log on to www.citylit.ac.uk) or you can contact the Teacher and Management Training Department. To discuss the course further, contact Skills for Life on 020 7492 2510 or on skills@citylit.ac.uk.

What topics will we cover?

The course will include:

Theory
- The characteristics of the adult literacy learner
- Basic teaching methods and techniques to support the development of literacy skills.
- Planning lessons
- How to check your students are learning
- Some basic group management techniques
- Teaching inclusively

Practice
- Regular teaching practice in your peer group (microteaching)
- Observation visit to a teaching session in your specialist area.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Demonstrate you understand the nature of the adult literacy learner and barriers to learning
- Recognise your roles and responsibilities and boundaries as a literacy teacher,
- Plan a literacy session for adults, and a short course.
- Choose appropriate teaching/training methods and strategies to support the development of literacy skills
- Select and use equipment and resources
- Teach your peers effectively in microteaching sessions
- Use an inclusive approach in your teaching

To achieve the award you will need to
- Attend 80% of the course
- Complete a successful microteaching session
- Produce a portfolio of assignments.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

In order to get the most from this course you will need to be able to:
• Express yourself clearly, fluently and accurately, both verbally and in written English
• Research, read, comprehend and analyse text
• Write concisely, using different styles, format and structure for different purposes, applying accuracy in grammar, punctuation and spelling

This course is taught at Level 3. Before enrolling on the course you will be asked to carry out an initial assessment to demonstrate you are ready to start studying at this level in English. At interview you will be asked to provide evidence of your subject based qualifications as well as evidence your English skills are at level 2 (eg.GCSE);

You will be expected to be competent in computing skills and be able to use technology for teaching and learning.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Group sessions will involve:
- Tasks - individual and in small groups, pair work, brainstorm, role-play
- Large and small group work
- Visit to observe other tutors
- Simulated teaching on the course
- Tutorials

In addition, you will be required to:
- Do some research on your own as guided by your tutor
- Write reflective journals during the course
- Participate in forum discussions.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

We will supply reading material on the course, or you can borrow this from the learning resources centre.

You will need a course folder to organise session handouts, task sheets, notes from sessions, etc. In addition, for your portfolio we recommend that you use a lever arch file with a plastic cover, preferably.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

This course requires the completion of an application form. You will also be asked to attend an interview and complete an initial assessment of your English. The closing date for applications is 2nd December 11.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Self review and peer feedback is encouraged during the course. Your work will be marked internally, and also moderated by City and Guilds.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses. You will also have a chance to give your views through verbal and written feedback in the sessions, during tutorials and online.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students You will receive on course study skills support from your course tutor and Additional Learning Support if you have any specific learning needs, eg. Dyslexia.

If you are eligible for a concessionary fee, you may be eligible with help towards travel and books.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Achievement of this course should serve as a useful first step into paid employment and will prepare you to apply for the full specialist adult literacy qualification. You can continue from here to the PGCE/Cert.Ed. Your course tutor will discuss your progression and give you appropriate advice.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2537

training@citylit.ac.uk

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