Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning
OCR unit number:
4
Level:
Level 3
Credit value:
Guided learning hours:
3
12
Unit reference number:
M/503/1229
Unit purpose and aim
The purpose of the unit is to enable the learner to understand the role and responsibilities of a teacher in lifelong learning and the relationship between different professionals in lifelong learning.
It includes responsibility for maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment for learners.
Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Teaching Content
The Learner will:
1 Understand own role and responsibilities in lifelong learning The Learner can:
1.1 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities 1.2 Explain own responsibilities for promoting equality and valuing diversity 1.3 Explain own role and responsibilities in lifelong learning
1.4 Explain own role and responsibilities in identifying and meeting the needs of learners
Learners will need to focus on their own subject specialism in which they teach and consider what legislation and regulations they must conform to. Learners could be encouraged to review sector skills, awarding organisation guidelines etc; where applicable. Learners could also consider internal organisational policies and procedures related to their job role and what is applicable to their classroom practice.
Learners should consider any codes of practice related to both their subject and their role as a teacher.
Learners should consider what their role and responsibilities are as a teacher in the lifelong learning sector, and their own responsibility in the
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Learning Outcomes
Assessment Criteria
Teaching Content promotion of equality and diversity as part of this. Learners’ roles and responsibilities may vary depending on
the