Roles and Responsibilities of a Tutor in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Roles and Responsibilties Within The Life Long Learning Sector
DTLLS
Year 1
Introduction
The roles, responsibilities and boundaries of a tutor within the FE/adult education
sector are ever progressing qualities which are reflected upon using the teaching cycle.
This cycle can be used by both tutor and learner as discussed in 'Prepare to teach in the
lifelong learning sector' – Ann Gravells 3rd Edition.
Roles 1.0
The role of a tutor is to create a safe and healthy learning environment, where learners
are able to work at their individual level. This is backed up by the use of initial
assessment upon induction to the course. This will allow the tutor to pinpoint who may
need additional support through one to one support and extra tutorials.
I, as the tutor will be teaching the subject effectively following the scheme of work,
ensuring the aims and objectives are met. Continual assessment throughout the course
will aid learner progression and also allow learners to re-evaluate their own
development.
Also by using learning style questionnaires like 'Fleming 1987' the tutor is able to teach
using various learning styles such as, visual, auditory and kinaesthetic. This allows
inclusive teaching and will develop learners and cover all of their specific needs. The
tutor is able to adapt the lesson plan to incorporate all students giving them a chance to
become involved.
Planning and preparation are key issues 'By Failing To Prepare, You Are Preparing To Fail'
as quoted by Benjamin Franklin. You must decide what you want to achieve, plan and
deliver you lesson accordingly. Targets need to be set, SMART targets should be used
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time related. These targets will enhance
learning and can be used by both learner and tutor. At the end of the session it is vital to
evaluate the lesson with the learners, by re-capping the aims to see if
DTLLS
Year 1
Introduction
The roles, responsibilities and boundaries of a tutor within the FE/adult education
sector are ever progressing qualities which are reflected upon using the teaching cycle.
This cycle can be used by both tutor and learner as discussed in 'Prepare to teach in the
lifelong learning sector' – Ann Gravells 3rd Edition.
Roles 1.0
The role of a tutor is to create a safe and healthy learning environment, where learners
are able to work at their individual level. This is backed up by the use of initial
assessment upon induction to the course. This will allow the tutor to pinpoint who may
need additional support through one to one support and extra tutorials.
I, as the tutor will be teaching the subject effectively following the scheme of work,
ensuring the aims and objectives are met. Continual assessment throughout the course
will aid learner progression and also allow learners to re-evaluate their own
development.
Also by using learning style questionnaires like 'Fleming 1987' the tutor is able to teach
using various learning styles such as, visual, auditory and kinaesthetic. This allows
inclusive teaching and will develop learners and cover all of their specific needs. The
tutor is able to adapt the lesson plan to incorporate all students giving them a chance to
become involved.
Planning and preparation are key issues 'By Failing To Prepare, You Are Preparing To Fail'
as quoted by Benjamin Franklin. You must decide what you want to achieve, plan and
deliver you lesson accordingly. Targets need to be set, SMART targets should be used
specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time related. These targets will enhance
learning and can be used by both learner and tutor. At the end of the session it is vital to
evaluate the lesson with the learners, by re-capping the aims to see if
Bibliography: Gravells A (2008) 'Preparing To Teach In the Lifelong Learning Sector 3rd Edition