• Hours: 4.5 hours per week, (including
on-line participation and work place tutorials) 2 years
• Next start date(s): January 2012.
• Day: Thursday 5pm - 8pm (with individual
tutorials between 8-9pm)
• Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
• Who it's for: Adult Learner 19+
• Validated by: Canterbury Christ Church
University
Important application information
To apply for this course please download and fill in the following
Diploma in Teaching Application Form and not the online
application form.
Is this course for me?
The Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)
awarded by Canterbury Christ Church University is designed to meet
the needs of teachers in further and/or adult and community
education and trainers in the public and private sector as well as
those working with 14-19 year olds in vocational settings.
This programme incorporates the initial award - Preparing to Teach
in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) required as pre-service
training for those entering teaching. The Certificate in Teaching
in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) required by those
undertaking a limited teaching role and the Diploma in Teaching in
the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) required as a qualification by
those with a full teaching role. There is also a PGCE pathway
available in year 2 for graduates.
Guidance concerning the scope of teaching roles and appropriate
training level will be given at interview stage.
What will I study?
This course offers practical teacher training leading to fully
qualified status. Participants learn to teach on the job, in their
work place, supported and guided by a subject specialist mentor and
supervised by tutor and employer. The teaching component is
delivered over a period of at least 2 years, with evidence being
collected through practical work, observations, collaboration with
colleagues and personal investigation and reflection. There are
eight component units covering planning, preparation, delivery,
assessment, management, curriculum development, quality and
tutoring:
Subjects: YEAR 1
Module 1 Introduction to Learning and Teaching
Module 2 Planning and Assessing for Learning
Module 3 Theory in Professional Practice
YEAR 2
Module 4 Professional Development
Module 5 Curriculum Studies
Module 6 Professional Investigation
What can I do next?
This can lead to Qualified Teacher in Learning and Skills (QTLS)
status and to further Continuing Professional Development in the
Lifelong Learning Sector.
What are the entry requirements?
Candidates applying for an initial award will normally possess at
least a minimum level three qualification in his/her own area of
specialism. A teacher is expected to be vocationally qualified to a
minimum of one level above that of the course he/she is teaching
on. Applicants must be able to demonstrate at interview their level
of literacy, their ability to benefit from the programme and to
meet the requirement for 150 hours of teaching for all six modules
over the two years. Candidates will need to provide the name of a
fully qualified and/or experienced mentor on application. Further
guidance on CRB checks, ICT, Literacy and Numeracy Skills
requirements is available from course tutors.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by a portfolio of evidence of your delivery and
assessment skills and by submission of written and programme task
evidence. Assignments are practical and reflect the
activities of a professional associate tutor. Assignments will
provide evidence through assessment criteria for the satisfactory
achievement of identified professional standards.
Observations of teaching are an important component of the
assessment and they are graded by your tutor. You will have regular
meetings with your personal tutor and mentor to discuss your
progress and to help plan your training. Additional support, help
and guidance is also available from the guidance team.
What will it cost?
Course fee: £720 Exam fee: N/A Registration fee: £30
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees stated
apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year
2011-2012. Costs for 2012-2013 will be available in spring 2012