Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector
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Why choose this course?
- It's a mandatory, minimum requirement for anyone wishing to work in the Lifelong Learning sector.
- It's a great choice if you're new to teaching and want to know if it's the right choice for you.
We can offer you:
- Knowledgeable and friendly staff
- A supportive atmosphere
- Great career opportunities upon completion of the course.
About the course
Do you want to join the teaching profession and join the Lifelong Learning sector, including post compulsory education and training, adult and community education?
Before you can enter the teaching profession, you need to gain a 'Threshold Licence to Teach' - successfully completing this 10 week course will allow this. You can study part time here at Derby, or at our Buxton Campus.
You'll explore learning, teaching and assessment strategies and the concept of the Lifelong Learning sector.
There will also be an initial assessment which will help you to develop an individual learning plan. This will form the basis of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and will ensure that you get the most out of this course.
You'll be assessed by 100% coursework and a 15 minute micro-teaching session.
You'll be allocated a tutor at the University to oversee your development, and offer support throughout the course.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career
This award will provide you with the minimum standard to enter the profession. Depending on what jobs you want to go into, you may need to gain further qualifications.
However, you could become a teacher, trainer or tutor in one of the following:
- Further Education Colleges (possibly Sixth Form Colleges)
- Adult and community learning
- Work based learning
- Training providers
- Public and uniformed services training
- Prison Service.
What our students say
"Great course."
"Excellent tutors."
"Friendly, supportive atmosphere."
"Hard work but I enjoyed every minute of it."
"Challenging yet exciting."
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- January 2012
- September 2012
Fees*
UK students:
- £270 per module
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2011 and August 2012. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules.
Course length
Part time: 10 weeksEntry requirements
You'll need: Level 3 subject qualification (A level or equivalent)Level 2 qualification in Maths ...
