Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

CertEd/PGCE year 1 (DTLLS)

Teaching adults 3 - 5 hours a week in further, adult or community education? This is a two year national qualification (DTLLS), and is awarded through the University of Westminster. It enables you to apply for fully qualified teacher status with the Institute for Learning. On TD507 (year 1 eve) you will attend Wed eves and 3 Saturdays a term. Places still available on this course for late entries.

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Key course information

Dates
10/09/11 - 20/06/12

Day(s)
Wed+Sat

Duration
38 weeks

Time
10:30 - 21:00

Fees
Full fee: £1249
Senior fee: £1249
Concession: £1249

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
TD507

Availability
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It may still be possible to enrol. Please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some of the course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover this with you.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

This is a 2 year nationally recognised professional qualification for in-service teachers in further, adult and community education, delivered in partnership with the University of Westminster. You can achieve either a Certificate in Education, or, if you have a degree, a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education, (In the national qualification framework this course is considered a Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector-DTLLS).

You cannot directly enrol for this course. There is a selection process including interviews.
You can download a copy of the application form by following the link to 'Teacher and Management Training' on this course's website page, and choosing PGCE Cert Ed in the blue box. You can also download the Training dept course handbook and selection criteria.
If you still have questions, contact Khorshed Bhote, Year 1 course leader. Khorshed.Bhote@citylit.ac.uk 0207 492 2534.

What topics will we cover?

The course aims to foster a critical understanding of the Lifelong Learning Sector for practitioners at various stages in their teaching careers. It aims to provide novice teachers with a solid foundation in key issues connected with learning, teaching, assessment and classroom management in a supportive environment, whilst enabling more experienced practitioners to build on their educational knowledge and professional expertise in learning and teaching.

At all stages of the course participants will be facilitated in:
• developing reflective and analytical approaches to theory and practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector;
• engaging effectively with the climate of rapid change impacting on the Lifelong Learning Sector at subject, institutional and sector levels;
• evaluating a range of theoretical perspectives and linking these to practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector;
• evaluating own practice in the light of a range of educational theory of lifelong learning; and
• developing higher education, career and professional development planning skills.

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

Develop the following practical skills:
• Plan, deliver and evaluate teaching sessions that meet the individual needs of their learners;
• Develop learning and teaching materials for own subject area;
• Apply appropriate learning and teaching strategies that take account of individual learner’s needs;
• Use a range of assessment activities that produce valid, reliable and sufficient evidence to assess learner performance and monitor learner progress;
• Facilitate and evaluate different methods of feedback as a tool for learning;
• Reflect on, evaluate and develop own practice;
• Develop teaching practice using technology-enhanced learning activities;
• Develop teaching practice through reference to relevant theories of learning;
• Evaluate and develop the curriculum.

Develop knowledge and understanding:
• Design, implement and evaluate specific teaching programmes showing an understanding of the principles and methods of learning, teaching, assessment and evaluation;
• Describe and address a range of issues relating to equality, inclusion and managing student diversity in learning, teaching and assessment within the context of the Lifelong Learning Sector;
• Apply a range of the literature on theory and practice within the Lifelong Learning Sector to own practice
• Identify services available to support learner and enhance their access and progression.

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

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
• You will need to be competent and confident in using ICT. You will be required to Word process all assignments (and be able to use tools within this application), communicate via e-mail, use the Internet to access up to date educational research, use online forums and be able to use various tools on our Virtual Learning Environment (you will be given support for this).

This course is taught at level 4 in the first year (progressing on to levels 5/6 in yr 2). 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. You will also be asked to carry out an initial assessment in Maths to check your level of numeracy. At interview you will be asked to provide evidence of previous teacher training and subject-based qualifications as well as evidence of level 2 (eg. GCSE) in English and Maths.

You are also required to provide a letter from your employer confirming the hours of your teaching practice and the contact details of a subject specialist mentor to support you whilst you study on this course.

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

Group sessions in class will involve:
• Tasks, pair work, brainstorm, role-play
• Large and small group work
• Self evaluation of own taught sessions
• Continuous self reflection of learning as well as practice (through videoing own teaching)
• Evaluating practice through observation of other more experienced teachers in your subject area
• Simulated teaching on the course
• Presentations
• Tutorials

On-line activities will include:
• Active participation in forum discussions
• Tasks related to topics covered in class and related to assignments
• Maintaining an online refelctive blog
• Participating in writing a group wiki
• Maintaining a bank of your teaching practice documentation and resources on our e-portfolio

This is a university level course which demands a high level of self study. You should plan to spend at least 6-8 hours a week on personal study and research. We strongly recommend that you do not take on another major course of study at the same time.

Assignments are to be submitted to given deadlines; you may need to plan for more study time to write these.
You will be observed teaching by your personal tutor and have the support of a subject specialist mentor in your own organisation.

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

It is highly recommended that you buy one of the following recommended text books:
• Geoff Petty (2009, 4th ed) Teaching Today: A practical Guide, Nelson Thornes (approx £18 from www.amazon.co.uk)
• Jim Gould (2009) Learning Theory and Classroom Practice in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Achieving QTLS), Learning Matters (approx £11 from www.amazon.co.uk)
• Jonathan Tummons (2007 2nd ed) Assessing Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Achieving QTLS), Learning Matters (approx £12 from www.amazon.co.uk)
• Stella Cottrell (2008, 3rd ed) The Study Skills Handbook, Palgrave Macmillan (approx £6 from www.amazon.co.uk)

Other text books and journals are available in our Supported Learning Centre, including e-books and e-journals.

You will need a course folder to organise session handouts, task sheets, notes from sessions, etc. In addition, for submitting your work we will recommend appropriate folders according to the amount of work to be submitted.

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

This course requires the completion of an application form. For us to be able to consider your application you must complete all sections of our application form. We will then invite you for an inerview and initial assessment. Your offer of a place is based on the outcome of the complete process.

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. In addition, we encourage self review and peer feedback on-going during the course. Your final work will be internally verified by the Teacher Training team at City Lit and externally moderated by the University of Westminster.

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 have a chance to give your views through verbal or written feedback in the sessions and tutorials as well as online through forums. You will also be asked to complete evaluations of modules during the course.

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 referred for Learning Support if you have any specific learning needs, eg. Dyslexia.

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

You can continue from here to year 2 of the PGCE/Cert.Ed. Your course tutor will discuss your progression and give you appropriate advice. If you choose to leave at the end of the first year you will receive a Certificate of Special Study in the Lifelong Learning Sector (Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector), if you have passed modules totalling 60 credits at Level 4.

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
10/09/11 to 20/06/12	Wed+Sat	10:30 - 21:00	38 weeks	£1249	£1249	£1249	TD507	Contact department	» Select
16/09/11 to 22/06/12	Fri	10:30 - 16:30	37 weeks	£1249	£1249	£1249	TD508	Contact department	» Select