You will complete the following subjects:
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES IN TEACHING & LEARNING
TEACHING METHODS
LEARNING THEORIES
LESSON PLANNING
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
You must complete three mandatory units to pass this qualification.
Grading is a PASS or FAIL system.
You must complete all classroom hours, a portfolio of evidence including written workbooks, learner projects & a teaching observation(microteach).
You must complete the whole qualification within 12 months of start date.
Entry requirements:
· You must be 18 years of age or older at the start of the course.
· You must have equivalent of a Level 3 qualification in the subject you will be teaching.
· There is no requirement for previous teaching experience, but you must have relevant experience in your chosen field.
· You will need to secure a placement to complete the microteach observation. (Other arrangements can be made if there are issues with this).
· Access to technology is required to complete the workbooks for course work assessments.
To complete this qualification:
· Anyone undertaking a regulated qualification is required to prove their identity. This ensures only those with a genuine claim to the qualification can make that claim. Learners who are unwilling or unable to provide a copy of their identification prior to assessment will not be able to complete their qualification. Learners are required to provide at least 1 form of photo I.D. If photo I.D is not available, 2 forms of non-photographic I.D can be produced. You will be provided with a list of valid forms of I.D upon registration to the course.
· You will complete a microteach observation only once you have completed the required learning time and have completed the coursework & your lesson plan has been approved.
· You will be required to complete the written workbooks before observational assessment takes place.
You will be assessed for this qualification using a portfolio of evidence, including:
• Short Answer Questions
• Learner Project
• Observational Assessment
• Professional discussions
• Reflective Account
Learners could progress to:
· Level 4 Award in Education & Training
· Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA)