This highly accessible book comprehensively covers the new assessment requirements for the Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS), which all new lecturers in the sector must gain in their first year of teaching. This new edition also includes a wealth of interactive reader activities, which help to connect the content of the book to practical experience. This edition has been extensively revised and updated, to cover the full range of units in the new PTLLS Award. It covers the following areas: - Roles, responsibilities and relationships in lifelong learning - Inclusive learning and teaching approaches - Learning and development for individuals and groups - Principles and practice of assessment New entrants and unqualified teachers and trainers in the lifelong learning sector will find this book extremely helpful. It will also challenge those who already have lecturing, teaching, training or assessing experience, enhancing the skills they already possess and providing stimulus for reflection. It provides a useful introductory text for anyone embarking on a full or part time PGCE or Certificate in Education programme in Post Compulsory Education (PCE). The book also provides underpinning knowledge for the complementary Learning and Development units. Mary Francis is a Learning and Skills specialist undertaking strategic projects in the Lifelong Learning sector Jim Gould is Manager of Teacher Education at Farnborough College

Information overload abounds teachers training in the lifelong learning sector- this extremely accessible guide sets the new regulations into a meaningful context for teachers and trainers. In particular, the chapter on fuctional skills would be informative reading for all teachers, not just those embarking on their professional career. -- Pip Kings

Jim Gould has over forty years of experience in teaching within the schools, Adult Education and Further Education sectors. He has managed Teacher Education departments in colleges in Surrey and Hampshire and although now semi-retired remains active in the delivery of Certificate in Education and BA (Hons) Education programmes at Farnborough College of Technology. Jim has extensive experience in curriculum development and has acted in a consultancy role in a variety of validation events. He supports Blackpool Football Club.