In our last blog, we mentioned the adult learning theory. You may have no idea what this even is! We’re going to go through that with you, as it’s an important part of understanding how adults learn. As well as what you can do to facilitate that learning. The learning theory has been around for […]
When it comes to teaching in further education you will have to teach a chunk of adult learners. 3.8% of the learners were adult learners in the further education sector. With Covid-19 impacting learning as well as the working world. There is ever more reason why adults should take up education. If you’re new to […]
You may have completed your Level 3 Award in Education and Training with us and are now thinking about going into a classroom or beginning a workshop. That’s great! Let’s run a potential scenario by you first. You’ve prepped, you’ve got your lesson plan ready to go, and you’re excited. But you want your students […]
We wanted to start a series discussing sectors and the qualifications you might need to work in that sector. As well as what you need to become an assessor to assess in the sector. We wanted to start in the beauty industry. Let’s begin with an Aesthetician and Medical Aestheticians. In this we’re going to […]
Teaching Cycle What is the teaching cycle? The teaching and training cycle is a continuous phase that a teacher in the FE sector or trainer performs. You will complete this process any time you participate in teaching, whether in an online classroom or a traditional classroom setting. The teaching cycle is important to teachers and […]
If you are working towards or have completed your Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET), you may know that educators teaching in the FE sector have to fulfill a range of role and responsibilities. A number of responsibilities and functions are shared across an organisation, or with the entire further education and training […]
As there are constant changes in the Education, Teaching and Training sector, it is crucial that teachers keep up to date in order to be competent at their job. Teachers need to have the skills to communicate with others in an effective way. Completing your education and training course will be the start of a […]
With the world of work and teaching ever changing, one thing that hasn’t changed is teaching anxiety. Whether the lesson/workshop is in person or online, the fear captures you all the same. You enter the lesson or join a zoom call, everyone is there and eyes are on you and you freeze! This is all […]
Functional skills offer a shorter way to meet entry requirements for many courses. They are a great way to gain the basic skills that you need to succeed in vocational learning. But what actually are functional skills? Let’s have a deeper look into this topic. What Are Functional Skills? Functional skills are the basic Maths, […]
A career in teaching can be incredibly rewarding, but taking that first step can feel slightly overwhelming. It is important to carry out your research in advance so that you are prepared for the journey ahead. If you are truly dedicated to becoming a further education teacher, you will need to put in the work. […]