THE ROLE OF TEACHER IN THE LIFELONG LEARNING SECTOR In this paper I intend to explore the role of the teacher in the lifelong learning sector by looking at various publications by learned authors in this field. I will apply the results of to my own experiences of teaching and investigate if I have been performing to best practice and what I can do to improve. There are some who believe that lifelong learning has a positive effect on health. Peter Scales (2008) mentions that there is evidence
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Inclusive learning is about recognising that each of your learners is different from other learners in many ways‚ and should not be excluded from any of your activities within your sessions for any legitimate reason.’ (Gravells 2008‚ pg 21).Teaching and learning sessions should be devised so that all students can participate and reach their learning goals and feel a sense of achievement. We as teachers must select the correct resources and deliver them in a manner that will include all types of learners
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of Assessment in Lifelong Learning In this assignment I will be analysing the types and methods of assessment and how they are used in lifelong learning. I will discuss their strengths and weaknesses‚ different styles and the importance of record keeping in education‚ linking these with current practice and theories. 1.1+1.2 Types of assessment fall under three main categories‚ namely initial‚ formative and summative depending on when they are used in the learning process. Initial
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Introduction The traditional role of the teacher is that of imparting knowledge by explanation or demonstration. Certainly‚ the teacher is employed by a school‚ company‚ training organisation or other institution to educate and inform. However‚ teaching is no longer considered to be a one-way process of a teacher standing at the front of a room regurgitating facts and figures to a classroom of passive students. Changes in social norms‚ employment requirements‚ technology‚ educational funding opportunities
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Principles of assessment in lifelong learning Task A part a The assessment process is a vital part to teaching in the lifelong learning sector. All assessment requires the collection and recording of evidence of student learning. There are many aspects to assessment which will begin from the point of the leaner completing their initial application form. The principles of assessment come under three different headings‚ Initial assessment‚ formative assessment and summative assessment. Each of the
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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
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PTLLS Unit 012 Principles of Assessment in Lifelong Learning Produce 1 Written Rationale of 1000 words for all areas of research in 1 to 3. 1.1 Analyse how types of assessment are used in lifelong learning: “Assessments should be a regular process; it might not always be formalised‚ but you should be observing what your learners are doing‚ asking questions and reviewing their progress throughout their time with you”. Gravells A. Page 113. Assessments are used to track not only
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Critique of MEDEA Edie Lee MEDEA‚ which was written by Euripides and translated by Brendan Kennelly‚ was directed by Christine McBurney and showed by Mamai Theatre Company. I went to the theatre on June 30th‚ 2003. Although it is a heavy theme‚ all actors and actresses have tried to make the play as a relatively relaxed tone. I have moved by their passions. Both of them‚ two children included‚ were dedicated their performances. I really appreciated their hard work. It is a brilliantly revised‚
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Teaching‚ learning and assessment have been the three main focus points for this unit of study. Teaching today is thought of differently to the way it has been thought of in the past. One major learning point of this was that we now know that students aren’t like tape recorders. Students don’t learn by being told information‚ they construct their own knowledge‚ and they do this better if the teacher provides a constructivist setting in the classroom. In order to teach in the manner expected of
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Danny Bostock Roles and responsibilties in lifelong learning. Case study of a teacher/tutor/trainer in the lifelong learning sector. This role may be drawn from from a part of the sector in which you work‚ or where you wish to work. Where appropriate‚ it will be acceptable for some of your information to be summarised in tables‚ charts or diagrams. You must include: Clear evidence of relevant reading Inportant principles Professional values Atleast 3 references to
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