Professional Diploma in Education & Teaching (DTLLS) Level 5

Course Description

This is the mandatory professional qualification for teachers in the lifelong learning sector.

Times and Costs

Start Date	End Date	Day	Time	Location	Attendance	Cost	Apply
09/09/11 14/06/13 FRI 12:15- 16:15  Coalville Part Time £1275 05/09/11 12/06/13 MON 17:00- 21:00  Coalville Part Time £1275

Prices shown are for the 2011-12 academic year which starts in August 2011. Please contact Student Support if you are unsure of the fee you need to pay.

Course Level

Level 5

Entry Requirements

Minimum Level 3 in subject specialism
Literacy and Numeracy at Level 2
Must be employed in a teaching role in the lifelong learning sector

Course Length

2 years x 30 weeks x 4 hours

What will I study

You will develop the skills you need to meet the new government standards for teaching in the lifelong learning sector, which will lead to Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS).

> Management of Learning Resources
> Learning and its Assessment
> Teaching in other Contexts
> The Subject Specialist
> Student Support and Effective Classroom Communication
> Management of Classroom Behaviour
> The Broad Spectrum of the Lifelong Learning Sector
> Independent Research Project

How will I learn?

A variety of teaching methods are used, including formal teaching, guided/individual work and observations.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed on your coursework through written assignments, a professional development journal and a teaching file.

Where could it lead?

You will already be employed in the sector but if you successfully complete the course you could move into a course coordinator role, management or gain other kinds of promotion.

Materials/Equipment Required

Students will have access to the college's Higher Education Centre for IT facilities and books.
It is expected that students will purchase certain texts throughout the course.