This book is designed to help students to achieve an understanding of the practical and theoretical issues involved in a doctorate in education, and how to link their studies with their professional experience. The chapters provide a detailed examination of all aspects of completing a doctorate in education: from research methodologies, to the analysis of data, reflection on the student's own experience, and the critical issues involved in writing a thesis. Detailed case study material is used throughout. The editors are experienced supervisors of EdD courses and have created an essential companion for all education students pursuing a doctorate. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
This book is designed to help students to achieve an understanding of the practical and theoretical issues involved in a doctorate in education, and how to link their studies with their professional experience. The chapters provide a detailed examination of all aspects of completing a doctorate in education: from research methodologies, to the analysis of data, reflection on the student's own experience, and the critical issues involved in writing a thesis. Detailed case study material is used throughout. The editors are experienced supervisors of EdD courses and have created an essential companion for all education students pursuing a doctorate. SAGE Study Skills are essential study guides for students of all levels. From how to write great essays and succeeding at university, to writing your undergraduate dissertation and doing postgraduate research, SAGE Study Skills help you get the best from your time at university. Visit the SAGE Study Skills hub for tips, resources and videos on study success!
Putting theory into practice for the qualification or apprenticeship
Achieving your Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) Putting theory into practice for the qualification or apprenticeship If you are training to be a professional teacher in the further education and skills sector, this book is your starting point. The content is applicable to anyone training to teach, or refreshing their skills and knowledge. The book takes you through everything you need to know to become a successful teacher. Interactive activities are included throughout, along with real examples of teaching in practice. Helpful hints will guide you towards achievement of your qualification/apprenticeship programme, as well as support your teaching role. *For anyone working towards the Diploma in Teaching qualification, the Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, or the CertEd/PGCE(PCET) *Written in an accessible language, easy to read, up to date and relevant *Includes guidance on how to put theory into practice *Cross-referenced to the Occupational Standards for the FE sector *Follows the bestselling style and layout of books by Ann Gravells. A comprehensive text covering: *Teaching *Learning *Assessing *Using technology *Professional practice
Putting theory into practice for the qualification or apprenticeship
Achieving your Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) Putting theory into practice for the qualification or apprenticeship If you are training to be a professional teacher in the further education and skills sector, this book is your starting point. The content is applicable to anyone training to teach, or refreshing their skills and knowledge. The book takes you through everything you need to know to become a successful teacher. Interactive activities are included throughout, along with real examples of teaching in practice. Helpful hints will guide you towards achievement of your qualification/apprenticeship programme, as well as support your teaching role. *For anyone working towards the Diploma in Teaching qualification, the Learning and Skills Teacher Apprenticeship, or the CertEd/PGCE(PCET) *Written in an accessible language, easy to read, up to date and relevant *Includes guidance on how to put theory into practice *Cross-referenced to the Occupational Standards for the FE sector *Follows the bestselling style and layout of books by Ann Gravells. A comprehensive text covering: *Teaching *Learning *Assessing *Using technology *Professional practice
This book supports the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the further education and skills sector. Full of informed practical guidance and supported by meaningful links to theory and educational research, it covers all mandatory units included in the diploma and has been carefully designed to be your indispensable guide to successfully achieving the qualification. Thought-provoking activities in every chapter highlight key points and show how you can apply them in practice allowing you to enhance your teaching skills. This book clearly communicates what underpins high-quality teaching and empowers you to succeed as a teacher of learners in the further education and skills sector. New to this edition: * Reflective activities in every chapter encouraging you to engage critically with key concepts * New coverage of employability offering pragmatic guidance for succeeding in the workplace * Content updated to reflect current policy directions within the sector * Links to further reading throughout highlighting key literature on each major topic
This book supports the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the further education and skills sector. Full of informed practical guidance and supported by meaningful links to theory and educational research, it covers all mandatory units included in the diploma and has been carefully designed to be your indispensable guide to successfully achieving the qualification. Thought-provoking activities in every chapter highlight key points and show how you can apply them in practice allowing you to enhance your teaching skills. This book clearly communicates what underpins high-quality teaching and empowers you to succeed as a teacher of learners in the further education and skills sector. New to this edition: * Reflective activities in every chapter encouraging you to engage critically with key concepts * New coverage of employability offering pragmatic guidance for succeeding in the workplace * Content updated to reflect current policy directions within the sector * Links to further reading throughout highlighting key literature on each major topic
A Practical Guide to Successful Teaching in the Further Education and Skills Sector
Previously known as Achieving Your PTLLS Award, this third edition of the popular book comprehensively covers the new requirements for the new Level 3 Award in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector or broader workplace and adult learning settings. This updated third edition includes: Clear guidance on responsibilities and requirements for working in the Further Education and Skills sector How to motivate and communicate with learners through engaging teaching Pragmatic advice on planning and assessing learning Enhanced discussion of working with others, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance requirements More case studies and activities that demonstrate how to link good practice to the classroom Previously known as Achieving Your PTLLS Award, this third edition of the popular book comprehensively covers the new requirements for the new level 3 Award in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector or broader workplace and adult learning settings. This updated third edition includes: * Clear guidance on responsibilities and requirements for working in the Further Education and Skills sector * How to motivate and communicate with learners through engaging teaching * Pragmatic advice on planning and assessing learning * Enhanced discussion of working with others, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance requirements More case studies and activities that demonstrate how to link good practice to the classroom
A Practical Guide to Successful Teaching in the Further Education and Skills Sector
Previously known as Achieving Your PTLLS Award, this third edition of the popular book comprehensively covers the new requirements for the new Level 3 Award in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector or broader workplace and adult learning settings. This updated third edition includes: Clear guidance on responsibilities and requirements for working in the Further Education and Skills sector How to motivate and communicate with learners through engaging teaching Pragmatic advice on planning and assessing learning Enhanced discussion of working with others, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance requirements More case studies and activities that demonstrate how to link good practice to the classroom Previously known as Achieving Your PTLLS Award, this third edition of the popular book comprehensively covers the new requirements for the new level 3 Award in Education and Training for anyone training to teach in the Further Education and Skills sector or broader workplace and adult learning settings. This updated third edition includes: * Clear guidance on responsibilities and requirements for working in the Further Education and Skills sector * How to motivate and communicate with learners through engaging teaching * Pragmatic advice on planning and assessing learning * Enhanced discussion of working with others, safeguarding, risk management, quality assurance requirements More case studies and activities that demonstrate how to link good practice to the classroom
This edition of the focused and comprehensive text written for TAQA learners and all trainee assessors and quality assurers is another essential support text from bestselling author Ann Gravells. The content covers all assessor and quality assurance units and is easy-to-read and clearly structured. This edition has been enhanced with new chapters; and has activities and examples to help you link theory with practice. It includes: *cross references to the qualification units and the national occupational standards; *two new chapters covering the external quality assurance role; *completed examples of templates and forms for assessors, internal and external quality assurers; *ideas for evidence that can be used towards achievement of each unit; *new bullet lists, tables and checklists. TAQA, and other assessor and quality assurer trainees will find this text both an invaluable resource for their course and useful handbook to take into practice. Please note: This book has since been updated into two books: Principles and Practices of Assessment, and Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance.
