Qualification Guidance For awarding organisations Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) (QCF) (QCF) Updated May 2013
Contents Glossary... 3 Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this document... 4 1.2 How to use this document... 4 1.3 Background... 5 1.4 The design features of the qualifications... 5 Section 2 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) (QCF) 2.1 Qualification structure at a glance... 7 2.2 Purpose of the qualification... 8 2.3 Credit value of the qualification... 8 2.4 Guided learning hours (GLH) for the qualification... 8 2.5 Age range for Ofqual purposes... 8 2.6 Entry requirements for literacy, numeracy and ESOL teacher training programmes... 9 2.7 Minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT... 9 2.8 Links to other qualifications in the Education and Training suite... 10 2.9 Contextualisation of mandatory units... 11 2.10 Practice requirement... 11 2.11 Transfer of practice... 12 2.12 Requirements for those delivering units and/observing and assessing practice... 13 2.13 Rules of combination... 14 2.14 Units of assessment... 16 Section 3 (QCF) 3.1 Qualification structure at a glance... 38 3.2 Purpose of the qualification... 39 3.3 Credit value of the qualification... 39 3.4 Guided learning hours (GLH) for the qualification... 39 3.5 Age range for Ofqual purposes... 39 3.6 Entry requirements for literacy, numeracy and ESOL teacher training programmes... 39 3.7 Links to other qualifications in the Education and Training suite... 39 3.8 Practice requirements... 40 3.9 Transfer of practice... 41 3.10 Requirements for those delivering units and/or observing and assessing practice... 41 3.11 Rules of combination... 42 3.12 Units of assessment... 43 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 1 of 60
Annex 1 Overview of the Education and Training qualifications (2013)... 55 Annex 2 Annex 3 Summary of practice, including observed and assessed practice, requirements for the mandatory units... 57 Links between the specialist standalone qualifications and Level 5 Diplomas in Education and Training including those with a specialist pathway... 60 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 2 of 60
Glossary This table gives definitions for the terms used and acronyms used in this document. Acronym / Term Credit ESOL GLH ITE LLUK LSIS Ofqual PTLLS QCF RITS Definition One credit equates to ten notional hours of learning (QCF) English for speakers of other languages Guided learning hours (as defined by the Skills Funding Agency) Initial teacher education Lifelong Learning UK Learning and Skills Improvement Service Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Award in) Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector Qualifications and Credit Framework Regulatory Information Technology System Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 3 of 60
Section 1 Introduction 1.1 Purpose of this document This document provides the technical information needed by awarding organisations to develop the following qualifications in the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF): Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) (QCF): integrated qualification (QCF): standalone qualification. These qualifications replace: in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) (QCF) 2011. This document does not provide general information about the suite of teaching qualifications being introduced from 2013 for the further education and skills sector. This is available in a separate LSIS guidance document, Teaching and Training Qualifications for the Further Education and Skills Sector in England (2013): Guidance for employers and practitioners (LSIS, 2013). 1.2 How to use this document The document is arranged as follows: Section 1 provides background and brief design features for the qualifications. Section 2 gives details of the qualification requirements and the rules of combination for the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL). It also includes information on the minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT. Section 3 gives details of the qualification requirements and the rules of combination for the. The mandatory and specialist units in the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) and the are included in this document. The optional units of assessment for the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) are available in a separate guidance document, Qualification guidance for awarding organisations: Optional units for QCF Education and Training qualifications (LSIS, 2013). Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 4 of 60
1.3 Background An LSIS review of qualifications for teachers and trainers in the further education and skills sector was undertaken in 2012. The proposal for a specialist Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) and a standalone Level 5 Diploma in Teaching 1 English: ESOL was supported as part of a suite of generic and specialist teaching and training qualifications. More information about the findings of the review can be found in the report, Further Education and Skills in England: New Qualifications for Teachers and Trainers: Phase Two Findings Report (LSIS, 2013). The Professional Standards for Teachers, Tutors and Trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector (LLUK, 2006) were outside the scope of the review. These standards will continue to underpin practice in the sector alongside the 2013 teaching qualifications. LSIS does not consider that there is a need to develop smaller qualifications or qualifications at lower levels for teachers of ESOL at this time. Providers offering the generic Level 3 Award in Education and Training and/or the generic Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training may contextualise those qualifications to any subject or context if that is considered valuable. LSIS has agreed with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) that there should be a phased introduction of the 2013 qualifications as this will respect the different development cycles of awarding organisations and higher education institutions. The companion document, Application of the professional standards for teachers of English (Literacy and ESOL) (LLUK, 2007), details the knowledge, understanding and professional practice to be demonstrated by teachers of English (literacy and/or ESOL). This guidance will also underpin the new ESOL teaching qualifications. An overview of the 2013 qualifications is available in Annex 1. 1.4 The design features of the qualifications The design features of the 2013 qualifications are consistent with the main design features of the QCF. Knowledge and understanding of the QCF is a pre-requisite for awarding organisations to be able to specify the qualification requirements. An up-to-date introduction to the QCF can be found on the Ofqual website. Units of assessment The units that make up the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) and the qualifications are available for awarding organisations in the Regulatory Information Technology System (RITS) of Ofqual. When an awarding organisation has a qualification accredited, there will be public access to the units in the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. 1 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 5 of 60
Credit achievement and the rules of combination for these qualifications are based on units of two different kinds: mandatory units and optional units. The distinctions are based on the regulatory requirements of the QCF: Mandatory units: as the QCF term implies, these units must be completed in order for the qualification to be achieved. Optional units: this QCF term refers to units from which a learner may select one or more in order to achieve the required number of credits for award of the qualification. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 6 of 60
Section 2 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) (QCF) 2.1 Qualification structure at a glance Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) 120 credits Group A 90 credits must be achieved from this group Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) 20 credits Level 4 Mandatory unit Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) 20 credits Level 4 Mandatory unit Theories, principles and models in education and training Wider professional practice and development in education and training 20 credits Level 5 Mandatory unit 15 credits Level 5 Mandatory unit ESOL theories and frameworks 15 credits Level 5 Mandatory unit Group B 15 credits must be achieved from this group ESOL and the learners 15 credits Level 5 Optional unit OR Literacy, ESOL and the learners 15 credits Level 5 Optional unit Group C 15 credits must be achieved from this group 15 credits Level 4 or 5 Optional unit group Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 7 of 60
2.2 Purpose of the qualification Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) This Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) qualification has been developed for teachers of ESOL in discrete/targeted provision including teaching staff in specialist provision. However, teachers in other contexts may find it of value. This qualification is appropriate for: individuals not currently teaching and training who wish to teach ESOL in particular, and who can meet the practice, including the observed and assessed practice, requirements of the qualification; individuals who are currently teaching and training (including those who have just begun teaching and training) who wish to teach ESOL in particular and do not already hold a generic teaching qualification. They must be able to meet the practice, including the observed and assessed practice, requirements, of the qualification. In this qualification, units from the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training and knowledge units from the standalone have been combined to provide specialist training for teaching ESOL. The majority of the content of this qualification should be contextualised to teaching ESOL. All practice must be in the context of teaching ESOL. Level 5 is the minimum level for this qualification. Awarding organisations may wish to develop this qualification at higher levels than this. The primary purpose and content of the qualifications is the same, whatever the level. The purpose of the 2.3 Credit value of the qualification 120 credits 2.4 Guided learning hours (GLH) for the qualification 370 GLH 2.5 Age range for Ofqual purposes These qualifications are listed as appropriate for learners of 19+ Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 8 of 60
2.6 Entry requirements for literacy, numeracy and ESOL teacher training programmes There is an entry requirement for those wishing to join programmes leading to qualifications for teachers of English (literacy and/or ESOL) and mathematics (numeracy). Potential teacher trainees will need to evidence Level 3 personal skills in English or mathematics, as appropriate. This entry requirement applies to all the Level 5 diploma qualifications for teachers of English (literacy and/or ESOL) and mathematics (numeracy) detailed in this and other LSIS qualification guidance documents. The entry criteria, and how they may be evidenced, are detailed in the separate document, Criteria for entry to mathematics (numeracy) and English (literacy and ESOL) teacher training in the lifelong learning sector (LLUK, June 2007, amended 2010). LSIS qualification guidance has been issued for two Level 3 awards that cover the entry criteria in English and mathematics (the Award in English for Literacy and Language Teaching and the Award in Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching). This development has been welcomed by joining a teacher training programme. There are no other nationally agreed entry requirements. 2.7 Minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT The minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT details the knowledge, understanding and personal skills in English, mathematics and ICT expected of all teachers in the sector. The minimum core document comprises three sections: Language and literacy Numeracy Information and communication technology (ICT). Each of these sections comprises two parts: Part A knowledge and understanding Part B personal skills. Knowledge, understanding and personal skills requirements for literacy, language, numeracy and ICT are included in the teaching qualifications. Details can be found in the document, Addressing Literacy, Language, Numeracy and ICT needs in education and training: Defining the teacher education programmes (LLUK, 2007; updated LSIS, 2013) Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 9 of 60
Requirements for knowledge and understanding elements Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Elements of the minimum core should be selected appropriate to the context and needs of each cohort of trainee teachers. The selected elements should be delivered and assessed across the following units: Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Level 4) Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Level 5). Requirements for personal skills in English, mathematics and ICT elements All trainee teachers joining this qualification programme should undertake an initial assessment of skills in English, mathematics and ICT. If trainees join the qualification programme having already completed a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, their record of development needs and any previous actions taken to address them should inform opportunities to continue the development of these skills as required by the appropriate minimum core elements. Opportunities to develop these personal skills should be made available across the mandatory units as a minimum. LSIS supports opportunities to develop these skills throughout a teacher education programme. Teacher education teams should ensure that the personal skills developed by trainees are those most appropriate for their professional role. 2.8 Links to other qualifications in the Education and Training suite Individuals are not required to have achieved a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training before undertaking a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL). Individuals wishing to specialise solely on the teaching of ESOL should enrol on the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL). Where this integrated qualification is not available, trainee teachers can either: undertake both a generic Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training and a standalone either concurrently or sequentially; or undertake a Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training taking the relevant specialist ESOL units from the optional credit component of that qualification. A trainee teacher taking 45 optional credits in ESOL will achieve an ESOL specialist pathway. No credit, teaching practice, or observed and assessed practice from the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training can be transferred to the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL). Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 10 of 60
2.9 Contextualisation of mandatory units There is a requirement for the content of the following mandatory units to be taught in the context of teaching ESOL: Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Level 4) Developing teaching, training and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Level 5) ESOL theories and frameworks (Level 5). There is no requirement for the content of the following mandatory units to be taught in the context of teaching ESOL but there are opportunities to do so: Theories, principles and models in education and training (Level 5) Wider professional practice and development in education and training (Level 5). 2.10 Practice requirement The practice component is a vital aspect of high-quality initial teacher training. There is a requirement for a minimum of 100 hours of practice for this qualification. While this is a minimum requirement, awarding organisations may require more if they wish. All 100 hours of practice should be in teaching and learning environments with an ESOL context. There is also a requirement to evidence working with groups of learners although parts of the qualification allow for working solely with individuals. Practice must be undertaken within at least two of the three levels of the ESOL curriculum Entry Level and one other (Level 1 or Level 2). The practice requirements for all units are summarised in Annex 2. In addition, details of the practice requirements for the optional units are available in the separate guidance document, Qualification guidance for awarding organisations: Optional units for QCF Education and Training qualifications (LSIS, 2013). LSIS recognises that an effective teaching practice experience should ideally include: different teaching practice locations/settings/contexts; teaching across more than one level; teaching a variety of learners; teaching individuals and groups; experience of non-teaching roles; and gaining subject specialist knowledge through workplace mentoring. LSIS supports any endeavour of ITE providers to ensure that trainee teachers have access to as many of these elements as possible during their teaching practice. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 11 of 60
Observed and assessed practice Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) There must be a minimum of eight observations totalling a minimum of eight hours. Any single observation must be a minimum of half an hour. All eight observations must be in teaching and learning environments and in an ESOL context. Assessed observations should include at least two ESOL observations at Entry Level. Observations should be appropriately spaced throughout the whole programme and take into organisations will provide guidance to enable providers to make a judgement about whether a trainee teacher has met the required standard of practice in an observation. LSIS recommends that awarding organisations refer to the Handbook for the Inspection of Further Education and Skills (Ofsted, 2012) Part 2, Section B: Quality of Teaching, Learning and Assessment to inform the development of their guidance. All observations are linked to the following mandatory units: Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Level 4) Developing teaching, training and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Level 5). Note that, to be eligible for the award of credit for any one of the above two units, a trainee teacher must be able to provide evidence of four assessed observations of practice that have met the required standard of practice. To be eligible for the award of credit for both units, a trainee teacher must be able to provide evidence of a minimum of eight observations that have met the required standard of practice. Some optional units from the Education and Training suite also require practice, including observation and assessment of practice. The number of observations of practice required and the number of hours to be observed and assessed are not specified for these optional units. These requirements are in addition to the observed and assessed practice requirements identified above and are summarised in Annex 2. Details of the requirements for the optional units are available in the separate guidance document, Qualification guidance for awarding organisations: Optional units for QCF Education and Training qualifications (LSIS, 2013). 2.11 Transfer of practice There is no transfer of practice, and no transfer of observed and assessed practice hours from a previously achieved Level 3 Award in Education and Training or Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 12 of 60
2.12 Requirements for those delivering units and/observing and assessing practice All those delivering units and/or observing and assessing practice for the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) must have all of the following: a teaching qualification equivalent to QCF Level 5 or above; a Level 4 specialist qualification or Level 5 Additional Diploma or equivalent qualification in the specialist area; evidence of teaching experience in an ESOL context; in-depth knowledge of the specialist area; access to appropriate guidance and support; and on-going participation in related programme quality assurance processes. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 13 of 60
2.13 Rules of combination To be awarded the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL), the learner must achieve a total of 120 credits. 90 credits from Group A 15 credits from Group B 15 credits from Group C. Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Total credit value of qualification: 120 credits 370 GLH Credit value at Level 5 or above Credit value of mandatory units Minimum 85 credits 90 credits Level Credit value Group A Ninety (90) credits must be achieved from this group Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (D/505/0858) Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Y/505/0857) Theories, principles and models in education and training (A/505/0818) Wider professional practice and development in education and training (J/505/0837) GLH 5 20 65 4 20 65 5 20 60 5 15 50 ESOL theories and frameworks (A/505/0785) 5 15 40 Group B Fifteen (15) credits must be achieved from this group ESOL and the learners (F/505/0786) 5 15 40 Literacy, ESOL and the learners (Y/505/0776) 5 15 40 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 14 of 60
Level Credit value Group C Fifteen (15) credits must be achieved from this group Action learning to support development of subject specific pedagogy (M/503/5376) GLH 5 15 50 Action research (T/503/5380) 5 15 50 Developing, using and organising resources within a specialist area (H/505/1090) Effective partnership working in the learning and teaching context (Y/503/5310) 5 15 50 4 15 50 Inclusive practice (L/503/5384) 4 15 50 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 15 of 60
2.14 Units of assessment The units of assessment are provided in this format for information. Awarding organisations should always refer to the units in RITS when developing and regulating qualifications. Microsoft Word versions are available as companion documents to this guidance. Group A Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) Level 5 Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) Level 4 Theories, principles and models in education and training Level 5 Wider professional practice and development in education and training Level 5 ESOL theories and frameworks Level 5 Group B ESOL and the learners Level 5 Literacy, ESOL and the learners Level 5 Number of units: 7 Note The details of the optional units in Group C are available in the separate document, Qualification guidance for awarding organisations: Optional units for QCF Education and Training qualifications (LSIS, 2013). Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 16 of 60
Group A Credit level 5 Credit value 20 Learning outcomes The learner will 1. Be able to investigate practice in own area of specialism. 2. Be able to apply theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment to planning inclusive teaching and learning for ESOL learners. 3. Be able to apply theories of behaviour management to creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment for ESOL learners. Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (D/505/0858) Assessment criteria The learner can 1.1 Analyse the application of pedagogical principles in own area of specialism. 1.2 Evaluate the effectiveness of use of creative and innovative approaches in own area of specialism. 2.1 Use initial and diagnostic assessments to agree 2.2 Devise a scheme of work taking account of: the needs of learners; the delivery model; and internal and external requirements. 2.3 Design teaching and learning plans which take account of: the individual goals, needs and learning preferences of all learners; and curriculum requirements. 2.4 Identify opportunities for learners and others to provide feedback to inform inclusive practice. 2.5 Explain how own practice in planning inclusive teaching and learning has taken account of theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment. 3.1 Analyse theories of behaviour management. 3.2 Establish and sustain a safe, inclusive learning environment. 3.3 Explain how own practice in creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment has taken account of theories of behaviour management.. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 17 of 60
Learning outcomes The learner will 4. Be able to apply theories, principles and models of learning and communication to delivering inclusive teaching and learning to ESOL learners. 5. Be able to apply specialist theories, models and principles of assessment to assessing learning in education and training. Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (D/505/0858) (continued) Assessment criteria The learner can 4.1 Design resources that: actively promote equality and value diversity; and meet the identified needs of specific learners. 4.2 Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in the use of inclusive teaching and learning approaches and resources, including technologies, to meet the needs of individual learners. 4.3 Demonstrate ways to promote equality and value diversity in own teaching. 4.4 Communicate with learners, learning professionals and others to meet individual learning needs and encourage progression. 4.5 Explain how own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning has taken account of theories, principles and models of learning and communication. 5.1 Design assessments that meet the individual needs of learners. 5.2 Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in using types and methods of assessment to meet individual learning needs and assessment requirements. 5.3 Demonstrate the use of assessment data in: progress; ; planning subsequent sessions; and recording the outcomes of assessment. 5.4 Communicate assessment information to other professionals with an interest in learner achievement. 5.5 Explain how own assessment practice has taken account of theories, models and principles of assessment. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 18 of 60
Learning outcomes The learner will 6. Be able to implement expectations of the minimum core in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. 7. Be able to apply theories and models of reflection and evaluation to the evaluation of own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning to ESOL learners. Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (D/505/0858) (continued) Assessment criteria The learner can 6.1 Analyse ways in which minimum core elements can be demonstrated in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. 6.2 Apply minimum core elements in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. 7.1 Use theories and models of reflection to evaluate the effectiveness of own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. 7.2 Analyse ways to improve own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 19 of 60
Additional information about the unit Purpose and aim(s) of the unit Unit available from April 2013 Unit review date 31 May 2017 Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate) Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate) Additional assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate) Support for the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required) Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (D/505/0858) (continued) The purpose of the unit is to provide the learner with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to developing ESOL teaching, learning and assessment in education and training. It includes investigating practice in own area of specialism, applying theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment in relation to planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. It involves applying theories of behaviour management in creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment and applying theories and models of reflection to evaluating own practice. It covers expectations in relation to the minimum core in teaching, learning and assessment. This unit is underpinned by the overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector. In addition, see the document, Application of the professional standards for teachers of English (Literacy and ESOL) (LLUK, 2007). The learning outcomes must be assessed in a teaching and learning environment. Simulation is not permitted. There is a requirement to observe and assess practice in this unit. To be eligible for the award of credit for this unit, a trainee teacher must be able to provide evidence of a minimum of four assessed observations of practice in an ESOL teaching and learning context that meet the required standard of practice and totalling a minimum of four hours. Assessed observations should include at least one ESOL observation at Entry Level. Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 20 of 60
Additional information about the unit Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (D/505/0858) (continued) Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use 13. Education and training 13.1 Teaching and lecturing Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Shared Guided learning hours 65 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 21 of 60
Credit level 4 Credit value 20 Learning outcomes The learner will 1. Understand roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training. 2. Be able to use initial and diagnostic assessment to agree individual learning goals with ESOL learners. Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Y/505/0857) Assessment criteria The learner can 1.1 Analyse own role and responsibilities in education and training. 1.2 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities. 1.3 Analyse the relationships and boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles. 1.4 Describe points of referral to meet the needs of ESOL learners. 2.1 Explain why it is important to identify and meet the individual needs of learners. 2.2 Analyse the role and use of initial and diagnostic assessment in agreeing individual learning goals. 2.3 Use methods of initial and diagnostic assessment to agree individual learning goals with learners. 2.4. 3. Be able to plan inclusive teaching and learning for ESOL learners. 3.1 Devise a scheme of work in accordance with internal and external requirements. 3.2 Design teaching and learning plans which respond to: the individual goals and needs of all learners; and curriculum requirements. 3.3 Explain how own planning meets the individual needs of learners. 3.4 Explain ways in which teaching and learning plans can be adapted to meet the individual needs of learners. 3.5 Identify opportunities for learners to provide feedback to inform inclusive practice. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 22 of 60
Learning outcomes The learner will 4. Be able to create and maintain a safe, inclusive teaching and learning environment for ESOL learners. 5. Be able to deliver inclusive teaching and learning to ESOL learners. Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Y/505/0857) (continued) Assessment criteria The learner can 4.1 Explain why it is important to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others. 4.2 Explain ways to promote equality and value diversity. 4.3 Establish and sustain a safe, inclusive learning environment. 5.1 Analyse the effectiveness of teaching and learning approaches used in own area of specialism in relation to meeting the individual needs of learners. 5.2 Analyse benefits and limitations of communication methods and media used in own area of specialism. 5.3 Analyse the effectiveness of resources used in own area of specialism in relation to meeting the individual needs of learners. 5.4 Use inclusive teaching and learning approaches and resources, including technologies, to meet the individual needs of learners. 5.5 Demonstrate ways to promote equality and value diversity in own teaching. 5.6 Adapt teaching and learning approaches and resources, including technologies to meet the individual needs of learners. 5.7 Communicate with learners and learning professionals to meet individual learning needs. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 23 of 60
Learning outcomes The learner will 6. Be able to assess learning in own area of specialism. 7. Be able to implement expectations of the minimum core in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. 8. Be able to evaluate own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning for ESOL learners. Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Y/505/0857) (continued) Assessment criteria The learner can 6.1 Explain the purposes and types of assessment used in own area of specialism. 6.2 Analyse the effectiveness of assessment methods in relation to meeting the individual needs of learners. 6.3 Use types and methods of assessment, including peer and self-assessment to: involve learners in assessment; meet the individual needs of learners; enable learners to produce assessment evidence that is valid, reliable, sufficient, authentic and current; and meet internal and external assessment requirements. 6.4 Use questioning and feedback to contribute to the assessment process. 6.5 Record the outcomes of assessments to meet internal and external requirements. 6.6 Communicate assessment information to other professionals with an interest in learner achievement. 7.1 Analyse ways in which minimum core elements can be demonstrated in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. 7.2 Apply minimum core elements in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. 8.1 Review the effectiveness of own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning taking account of the views of learners and others. 8.2 Identify areas for improvement in own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 24 of 60
Additional information about the unit Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training (English: ESOL) (Y/505/0857) (continued) Purpose and aim(s) of the unit The purpose of the unit is to provide the learner with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to ESOL teaching, learning and assessment. It includes understanding the role and responsibilities of a teacher in education and training, agreeing individual learning goals and planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning. It involves creating and maintaining an inclusive learning environment and evaluating own practice. It covers expectations in relation to the minimum core in teaching, learning and assessment. Unit available from April 2013 Unit review date 31 May 2017 Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate) Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate) Additional assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate) Support for the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required) Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use This unit is underpinned by the overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector. In addition, see the document, Application of the professional standards for teachers of English (Literacy and ESOL) (LLUK, 2007) The learning outcomes must be assessed in a teaching and learning environment. Simulation is not permitted. There is a requirement to observe and assess practice in this unit. To be eligible for the award of credit for this unit, a trainee teacher must be able to provide evidence of a minimum of four assessed observations of practice in an ESOL teaching and learning context that meet the required standard of practice and totalling a minimum of four hours. Assessed observations should include at least one ESOL observation at Entry Level. Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) 13. Education and training 13.1 Teaching and lecturing Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Shared Guided learning hours 65 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 25 of 60
Credit level 5 Credit value 20 Learning outcomes The learner will 1. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of learning in education and training. Theories, principles and models in education and training (A/505/0818) Assessment criteria The learner can 1.1 Analyse theories, principles and models of learning. 1.2 Explain ways in which theories, principles and models of learning can be applied to teaching, learning and assessment. 1.3 Analyse models of learning preferences. 1.4 Explain how identifying and taking account of 2. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of communication in education and training. 3. Understand the application of theories, principles and models of assessment in education and training. 4. Understand the application of theories and models of curriculum development within own area of specialism. 5. Understand the application of theories and models of reflection and evaluation to reviewing own practice. inclusive teaching, learning and assessment. 2.1 Analyse theories, principles and models of communication. 2.2 Explain ways in which theories, principles and models of communication can be applied to teaching, learning and assessment. 3.1 Analyse theories, principles and models of assessment. 3.2 Explain ways in which theories, principles and models of assessment can be applied in assessing learning. 4.1 Analyse theories and models of curriculum development. 4.2 Explain ways in which theories and models of curriculum development can be applied in developing curricula in own area of specialism. 5.1 Analyse theories and models of reflection and evaluation. 5.2 Explain ways in which theories and models of reflection and evaluation can be applied to reviewing own practice. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 26 of 60
Additional information about the unit Theories, principles and models in education and training (A/505/0818) (continued) Purpose and aim(s) of the unit The purpose of the unit is to provide the learner with knowledge and understanding of theories, principles and models applied to education and training. It includes application of theories, principles and models of learning, communication and assessment in education and training, the application of theories and models of curriculum development within own area of specialism, and the application of theories and models of reflection and evaluation to the evaluation of own practice. Unit available from April 2013 Unit review date 31 May 2017 Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate) Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate) Additional assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate) Support for the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required) Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use This unit is underpinned by the overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in lifelong learning. n/a None Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) 13. Education and training 13.1 Teaching and lecturing Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Shared Guided learning hours 60 Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 27 of 60
Credit level 5 Credit value 15 Learning outcomes The learner will 1. Understand professionalism and the influence of professional values in education and training. 2. Understand the policy context of education and training. 3. Understand the impact of accountability to stakeholders and external bodies on education and training. 4. Understand the organisational context of education and training. 5. Be able to contribute to the quality improvement and quality assurance arrangements of own organisation. Wider professional practice and development in education and training (J/505/0837) Assessment criteria The learner can 1.1 Define the concepts of professionalism and dual professionalism in education and training. 1.2 Explain ways in which professional values influence own practice in own area of specialism. 2.1 Explain ways in which social, political and economic factors influence education policy. 2.2 Analyse the impact of current educational policies on curriculum and practice in own area of specialism. 3.1 Explain the roles of stakeholders and external bodies in education and training. 3.2 Explain how being accountable to stakeholders and external bodies impacts on organisations in education and training. 3.3 Explain why it is important to work in partnership with employers and other stakeholders in education and training. 3.4 Analyse the impact of being accountable to stakeholders and external bodies on curriculum design, delivery and assessment in own area of specialism. 4.1 Explain key aspects of policies, codes of practice and guidelines of an organisation. 4.2 Analyse the impact of organisational requirements and expectations on curriculum and practice in own area of specialism. 5.1 Analyse the quality improvement and quality assurance arrangements of own organisation. 5.2 Explain the function of self-assessment and selfevaluation in the quality cycle. 5.3 Evaluate a learning programme taking account of the quality arrangements of own organisation. 5.4 Identify areas for improvement in a learning programme taking account of the outcomes of evaluation. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 28 of 60
Additional information about the unit Purpose and aim(s) of the unit Unit available from April 2013 Unit review date 31 May 2017 Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate) Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate) Additional assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate) Support for the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required) Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use Wider professional practice and development in education and training (J/505/0837) (continued) The purpose of the unit is to provide learners with knowledge, understanding and skills relating to wider professional practice in education and training. It includes understanding professionalism and professional values in education and training, the policy context of education and training, the impact of being accountable to stakeholders and external bodies, and the organisational context of education and training. It also includes understanding and contributing to the quality improvement and quality assurance arrangements of an organisation. This unit is underpinned by the overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in lifelong learning. n/a None Guided learning hours 50 Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) 13. Education and training 13.1 Teaching and lecturing Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Shared Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 29 of 60
Credit level 5 Credit value 15 Learning outcomes The learner will 1. Understand theories and principles relating to language acquisition and learning. 2. Understand theories and principles relating to literacy learning and development. 3. Be able to analyse spoken and written language. 4. Understand the processes involved in the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. ESOL theories and frameworks (A/505/0785) Assessment criteria The learner can 1.1 Analyse theories of first and second language acquisition and learning. 1.2 Analyse language teaching approaches associated with theories of first and second language acquisition and learning. 2.1 Analyse theories of literacy learning and development. 2.2 Analyse literacy teaching approaches associated with theories of literacy learning and development. 3.1 Analyse ways in which language can be described. 3.2 Explain descriptive and prescriptive approaches to language analysis. 3.3 Identify significant differences between the description and conventions of English and other languages. 3.4 Analyse spoken and written language at: text and discourse level; sentence and phrase level; word level; and phoneme level. 3.5 Analyse the impact of phonological features of spoken English on the communication of ESOL learners. 3.6 Use key discoursal, grammatical, lexical and phonological terms accurately. 4.1 Analyse the processes involved in speaking and listening for ESOL learners. 4.2 Analyse the processes involved in reading and writing for ESOL learners. 4.3 Explain the mutual dependence of speaking, listening, reading and writing in literacy and language teaching and learning. 4.4 Analyse the implications of the processes involved in the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills on teaching and learning. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 30 of 60
Additional information about the unit Purpose and aim(s) of the unit Unit available from April 2013 Unit review date 31 May 2017 Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate) Guidance for developing assessment arrangements for the unit (if appropriate) Additional assessment requirements specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate) Support for the unit by a sector or other appropriate body (if required) Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system Name of the organisation submitting the unit Availability for use ESOL theories and frameworks (A/505/0785) (continued) The unit aims to provide learners with an understanding of ESOL theories and frameworks. Learners will consider theories and principles relating to language acquisition and learning, theories and principles relating to ESOL learning and development and how language can be described and analysed. Learners will also consider the processes involved in the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills for ESOL learners. This unit is underpinned by the overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector. In addition, see the document, Application of the professional standards for teachers of English (Literacy and ESOL) (LLUK, 2007). n/a None Guided Learning Hours 40 Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) 13. Education and training 13.1 Teaching and lecturing Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) Shared Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 31 of 60
Group B Credit level 5 Credit value 15 Learning outcomes The learner will 1. Understand the significance of language change and variety for ESOL learners. 2. Understand the relationship between language and social processes. 3 Understand factors that influence literacy and language acquisition, learning and use. 4. Understand the use of assessment approaches to meet the needs of ESOL learners. ESOL and the learners (F/505/0786) Assessment criteria The learner can 1.1 Analyse Standard English and other varieties of English in both spoken and written forms with reference to specific features including phonology, grammar and lexis. 1.2 Analyse ways in which spoken and written language can change over time and vary according to context at: text and discourse level; sentence and phrase level; word level; and phoneme level. 1.3 Explain ways in which language change and variety can have an impact on ESOL learners' literacy and language development. 2.1 Analyse how individual speakers and writers choose varieties, registers and styles according to personal, social, political and cultural factors. 2.2 Analyse how language is used in the formation, maintenance and transformation of power relations. 3.1 Analyse personal, social and cultural factors influencing ESOL learners' language acquisition, learning and use. 3.2 Analyse the impact of a range of learning difficulties and disabilities on literacy and language teaching and learning. 4.1 Identify the skills, knowledge and understanding that can be assessed in ESOL. 4.2 Analyse approaches to initial and diagnostic assessment to identify the literacy and language skills of learners. 4.3 Analyse the use of assessment tools in literacy and language teaching and learning. Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (English: ESOL) Page 32 of 60