Carry out training or teaching of others on a technical or management issue as appropriate to their specific award and organisation.

As part of the process the student will research teaching and learning theories and apply these in the development of workplace specific teaching/training. Additionally, the student will define learning outcomes and develop relevant teaching and learning strategies. The student will design and develop appropriate teaching and learning activities with content of the training/teaching being appropriate to the job role of the student and the award being studied.

Following the teaching/training event(s), the student will evaluate the teaching/training carried out through feedback from participants, peers and self-evaluation. Additionally, the student will reflect on the delivery, teaching and learning strategies used and the learning outcomes achieved.

Course work of length 6500 words weighted at 100% assessing all Learning Outcomes

Coursework assessing all Learning Outcomes.
Reflective report/portfolio that covers:
Research into teaching and learning theories
Development of teaching and learning activities
Evaluation of teaching and learning activities
Reflection on teaching and learning strategies employed
Reflection on the delivery and outcomes of teaching/training

Induction - 1 hour (group of all students) or 1:1 on site or distance learning
Skype/telephone/email discussions (4 hours @ 20 minutes per week per student maximum)

Distance Learning using the Blackboard VLE.
Use of libraries and on-line research.
This work will be undertaken within a company/organisation and academic support will aid the understanding and development of the learning, reflective theories and strategies. Appointing a mentor to assist with the in company training is not mandatory but often valuable to help with the development of teaching and learning activities.
Feedback from students and or peers will be required for reflection and evaluation.

Moon, J. (2001) Short Courses and Workshops: Improving the Impact of Learning, Teaching and Professional Development (Creating Success), London, Kogan Page
Gould, J. (2009) Learning theory and classroom practice in the lifelong learning sector, London, Learning Matters
Machin, L. (2014) A complete guide to the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, Northwich, Critical Publishing

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1) Plan & develop teaching for an in-company/organisation training course on a technical or management issue as appropriate to the specific award, job role and organisation.
(ENQUIRY, ANALYSIS, LEARNING)

2) Systematic knowledge and understanding of learning and teaching strategies/theories and their application to design and develop appropriate teaching and learning activities.
(APPLICATION, KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING, PROBLEM SOLVING)

3) Critically reflect on course delivery, teaching and learning activities and learning outcomes.
(REFLECTION)

4) Critically reflect on post teaching/training evaluation conducted with students and peers.
(REFLECTION)