Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning 0
Ooh, we get excited when we talk about education! Especially when we’re talking about adult education. The older you are, the more focused, determined and excited you tend to be about shaping your own path and taking control of your career. And looking at the future of adult education, it’s only getting more exciting – […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning 0
Lifelong education… what do we mean by that? Well, just what it says! Education that continues throughout your life. As opposed to mandatory education like at school, lifelong learning is self-motivated and continuous. It’s for those who are always upskilling and looking to develop professionally. It’s for the ambitious go-getters who love a challenge. As […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, E-Learning, NVQ Qualifications 0
Higher Education vs. Further Education… What’s the difference? And which one (if either!) is for me? When it comes to what we do after school, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Some of those with an entrepreneurial spirit will dive straight into the workforce and climb their way up the ladder or somehow manage to fund and […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, Apprenticeships, News, NVQ Qualifications 0
There are a large number of qualifications available in England, Wales and Northern Ireland at 8 different levels of education (plus entry-level). These qualifications and levels are set out by the RQF; Regulated Qualifications Framework. But what exactly does each level mean, and how does one differ from another? Entry Level Entry-level qualifications are the […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, News 0
If you’re training to become, or already are, an Assessor or Internal Quality Assurer (IQA), you should know that an important part of your role is standardising. But what is Standardisation? What is Standardisation? The Google definition of standardisation is ‘the process of making something to conform to a standard‘. But in the context of […]
Lauryn Dawson Adult Education 1
CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Records are essential for all assessors. If you work for a learning provider that is a registered centre with an awarding body then they should almost certainly require you to have an up to date CPD Record. Some organisations may give you a template to go by when it comes to […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, News 0
Straight away – no. Not at all. The saying ‘Can’t teach an old dog new tricks!’ has never been more wrong. If you’re motivated, then age is no obstacle when it comes to studying. Age, experience and levels of qualification are irrelevant. Here are our reasons why you’re never too old to study. Flexible Study Options Distance, […]
Feedback is the most powerful (and not to mention the cheapest) tool that we can all use. However, a lot of people try to avoid it, fearing that they will hear something negative; but that’s so much worse than hearing the feedback itself. In fact, the most effective leaders actively seek feedback to enhance their […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, News 0
Staying productive at work or at home can be challenging. Every time the workday ends, it’s likely that you’re unsatisfied with what you have accomplished. If this sounds like you, don’t worry – we’ve got 7 easy steps to increase productivity. 1. Create A To-Do List We all have things to do each day, whether […]
Katie Gray Adult Education, News 0
Understanding what type of learner you are can help you to excel in your studies. There are specifically 4 different learning styles; Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic and Reading & Writing. Each learning type responds best to a different method of teaching. We’re going to explore each one so that you can find out which learning style suits […]