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Developing an understanding of professional practice is essential for anyone training to teach in the further education and skills sector. This
go-to guide will give you a clear understanding of the major topics covered in the mandatory Wider Professional Practice and Development unit of the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, and more broadly explores the value of professionalism to all aspects of further education.
Key coverage includes:
· Understanding learners and attitudes to learning
· How to do action research
· Professional observation and development
· Making sense of education policy
· Teacher expectations
· Challenges to equality and diversity
· The inclusive curriculum
These topics are discussed within a wider political and socio-economic context, and are supported by insightful case studies and activities.
This is essential for anyone studying the Diploma in Education and Training, and recommended reading for related courses in the further education and skills sector.
List of contents
Introduction
Understanding Learners in the Further Education Sector
Professionalism and Professional Practice in Further Education
Teacher Expectations
Attitudes to Learning
Challenges to equality and diversity
Quality improvement, observation and professional development
Working with stakeholders
Inclusive Curriculum
Empowering learners and the value of learning
Policy and Practice
Action Research in Further Education
Going Forward: The future of FE
About the author
Sasha Pleasance is a teacher education lecturer in further education.
Summary
This book gives a clear understanding of the major topics covered in the mandatory Wider Professional Practice and Development unit of the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training as well as exploring how professionalism underpins all aspects of further education.
