Understanding Inclusive Learning and Teaching in Lifelong Learning

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1 This unit has 3 learning outcomes. LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 1. Understand learning and teaching strategies in lifelong learning 2. Understand how to create inclusive learning and teaching in lifelong learning ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1.1. Summarise learning and teaching strategies used in own specialism 1.2. Explain how approaches to learning and teaching in own specialism meets the needs of learners 1.3. Describe aspects of inclusive learning 2.1. Explain how to select inclusive learning and teaching techniques 2.2. Explain how to select resources that meet the needs of learners 2.3. Explain how to create assessment opportunities that meet the needs of learners 2.4. Explain how to provide opportunities for learners to practice their literacy, language, numeracy and ICT skills 1

2 LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 3. Understand ways to create a motivating learning environment ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 3.1. Explain ways to engage and motivate learners in an inclusive learning environment 3.2. Summarise ways to establish ground rules with learners to promote respect for others 3.3. Explain ways to give constructive feedback that motivates learners

3 Owner: Unit Grading Structure Sector Subject Areas (SSA) LSIS PASS 13.1 Teaching and Lecturing Unit Review Date (dd/mm/yyyy) 31/12/2015 Availability for Use Restricted organisations Assessment Guidance Shared open to all AOs to award credit Equivalences 3

4 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Specific Requirements for Assessment and delivery of this unit. ASSESSMENT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION This unit would normally be assessed through completion of the PTLLS Portfolio. Centre-devised assessment tasks are permitted, provided they are approved by before commencement of delivery. Assessment requirements/recommendations The units of assessment for the award were written by LSIS, based on LSIS overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector. Each assessment criterion needs to be evidenced once only at the appropriate level, although it is envisaged that some will be evidenced many times over the PTLLS course. The recommended assessment for this unit is the PTLLS Portfolio. Below is the mapping of the PTLLS Portfolio tasks against the unit assessment criteria: 1.1 B1a 2.1 B2 3.1 B2 1.2 B1b 2.2 B2 3.2 B3 1.3 B1a; B1b 2.3 B2 B2 2.4 B2 Unit Summary The purpose of the unit is to enable the learner to understand teaching and learning strategies and approaches in lifelong learning, and how to use these to meet the needs of learners. It includes how to create a learning environment that engages and motivates learners. Indicative Content inclusive learning practice and what it means for lifelong learning teachers; 4

5 active learning and learner-centred approaches in specialist area including, e.g., assessment for learning, differentiation, experiential learning, learning conversations, modelling, multisensory learning; approaches to planning learning; selecting learning activities in relation to learning outcomes and learner needs; the use of information and communication technologies in learning and teaching; inclusion challenges for teachers and learners and factors affecting learning, e.g., barriers to learning, learner perceptions, self confidence, prior experience, interest, motivation, sociocultural influences; embedding LLN in specialist area; strategies to promote learner motivation; role of constructive feedback in motivating learners; understanding the link between theory and practice. 5