Preparing to teach adults City & Guilds 7303 (PTLLS)

Interested in teaching or training adults? Got a qualification in your subject? This course covers the basics and leads to a national initial teaching award. Closing date TD501: 1 July 2011. The closing date for TD501 is 1 July 2011.

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Key course information

Dates
16/07/12 - 20/07/12

Day(s)
Mon-Fri

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 16:30

Fees
Full fee: £326
Senior fee: £326
Concession: £141

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
TD511

Availability
Contact department

Application form required

This course requires completion of an application form which is available from the essential documents box below.

Still got questions?
training@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2537

Essential documents

Course outline

What is the course about?

This is an introductory professional training course for people interested in teaching/training adults. This might be in adult, community or further education, in the voluntary sector, trade unions or at work. This course leads to the ‘threshold licence to teach’ national qualification, validated by City and Guilds. It is also required before, or as, you start teaching in the lifelong learning sector.

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). Alternatively contact us on training@citylit.ac.uk OR call us on 020 7492 2537.

What topics will we cover?

The course will include:

Theory
- The characteristics of the adult learner
- Basic teaching methods and techniques
- Planning lessons and courses
- 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 characteristics of the adult learner and barriers to learning
- Recognise your roles and responsibilities and boundaries as a teacher, and establish groundrules with learners
- Plan a session for adults, and a short course.
- Choose appropriate teaching/training methods and strategies
- Select and use equipment and resources
- Describe some strategies for managing groups
- 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 that you are at level 2 (GCSE level) in your English.

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 goups, 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 recommended you purchase one of the following:
Francis, M., Gould, J., (2009) Achieving your PTTLS: A Practical Guide to Successful Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector London Sage Publications (approx £14.00 from www.amazon.co.uk)
Wilson, L Practical Teaching: a guide to PTLLS and CTLLS. Open University Press. (approx £20 from www.amazon.co.uk)

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.

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 mayalso 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. It is the minimum qualification you need in order to start teaching. You can continue from here to the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector or 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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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
24/04/12 to 24/07/12	Tue	10:00 - 13:30	14 weeks	£326	£326	N/A	TD503	Contact department	» Select
16/07/12 to 20/07/12	Mon-Fri	10:30 - 16:30	2 weeks	£326	£326	£141	TD511	Contact department	» Select
24/09/11 to 10/12/11	Sat	10:30 - 16:30	12 weeks	£326	£326	£141	TD501	Contact department	» Select
14/01/12 to 24/03/12	Sat	10:30 - 16:30	11 weeks	£326	£326	£141	TD502	Contact department	» Select

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