Teacher education for lifelong learning

Chapter 3: Teacher education for lifelong learning

presented by: Zahra Meghrazi

The growth of teacher education for lifelong learning

• Until 2001 there wasn't any training programs for FE teachers.

• Pre-service training: training happens before being employed.

• In-service training: training happens concurrently while working.

• Following the economic crisis of 1970s, radical changes in FE appeared.

The growth of teacher education for lifelong learning

• The nature of teaching qualifications changed in 1990s. Hence we can find some competence-based NVQs (notional Vocational Q along with the usual Cert Ed.

• The generic courses were influenced by competence- based training.

• In 2001 there was a requirement for a teaching qualification. So, there was a growing number of qualified staff (comparing to the past)

professional standards for teaching in lifelong learning

• Since 2007, teacher training courses for lifelong learning have been put into practice.

• The courses should meet some standards outlined in LLUK.

A framework for teaching qualifications

• Following the 2007 reforms, a framework of teaching qualifications was introduced.

• Also in the qualification framework some awards/roles were presented as:

• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

• Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS)

• Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS)

• Certificate in Education and PGCE

Centers for Excellence in Teacher Training

• Trainee teachers in FE couldn't find adequate integration of practical skills with theoretical elements of training due to the following reasons:

• Poor links between teacher education and staff in FE

• Individual trainees' reluctance in broadening their experience

The Institute for Learning and the Higher Education Academy

• Following the 2007 reforms, the Institute for Learning (IfL) could play a crucial role in FE system.

• FE teachers have always advocated a professional organization.

• In the FE system, occupational standards are outlined by the LLUK, while IfL provides support for individual teachers.