A teacher's guide to 14-19 policy and practice / Lynn Senior.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Senior, Lynn., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Vocational education--Great Britain.

Vocational education.

Vocational teachers--Great Britain.

Vocational teachers.

Effective teaching--Great Britain.

Effective teaching.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (204 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Routledge, 2017.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This concise and up-to-date guide to 14-19 education aims to demystify recent policy initiatives in the sector to help teachers and practitioners understand the rationale for the qualifications on offer and support them in their daily practice. Offering lots of additional guidance, it will help teachers to access the ongoing support that is available and develop their own professionalism. A Teacher's Guide to 14-19 Policy and Practice considers the types of knowledge needed to teach vocational education and offers a wealth of strategies for effective learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students achieve and progress. It also explores the ways that teachers can follow the Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) standards to develop employability in the classroom and help students gain the skills they will need to manage their personal lives and careers in the future. The four sections cover: - The Political Environment in 14-19 Education - Teaching and Learning in the 14-19 Sector - Making 14-19 Work - Going Further in 14-19 Education Featuring case studies, practical tasks and reflective questions, this timely new text will be essential reading for all trainee and practising teachers and practitioners in the 14-19 sector.

Contents:

A Teacher's Guide to 14-19 Policy and Practice; Title; Copyright; Contents; Tables; Figures; Acknowledgements; Section One: The Political Environment in 14-19 Education; 1 Policy Context of 14-19 Education; Introduction; What is Education; What is Vocational Education?; Chronology of 14-19 Policy; The 14-19 Educational Phase; A Brief History of Qualifications; Current Provision in 14-19 Education; Study Programmes; Apprenticeships 14-19; Other Qualifications Available for the 14-19 Student; 14-19 in Other Uk Countries; 14-19 Wales; 14-19 Education Northern Ireland

Vocational Education GloballyVocational Education Worldwide; Conclusion; References; Further Reading; Section Two: Teaching and Learning in the 14-19 Sector; 2 Social and Emotional Development of the 14-19 Learner; Introduction; Social Learning; Psychological Theories of Social Learning; Theoretical Aspects; Interventions for Social and Emotional Learning (SEL); Motivation and Self-Esteem; Intrinsic Motivation; Extrinsic Motivation; Motivating your Learners; Attribution Theory and Self-Esteem; Learning and Teaching techniques to Motivate your 14-19 Learner; Conclusion; References

Further Reading3 Teaching and Learning for the 14-19 phase; Introduction; Behaviourism; Constructivism; Humanism; Learning Styles; Teaching and Learning Methods for 14-19 Vocational Learners; Planning for Learning; Conclusion; References; Further Reading; 4 Assessing Learning in the 14-19 Sector; Introduction; Concepts and Principles of Assessment; Initial Assessment; Formative Assessment; Summative Assessment; Ipsative assessment; Norm-Referencing and Criterion Referencing; Competence-Based Assessment; Principles of Assessment; Assessment Methods; Giving Feedback; Conclusion; References

Further Reading5 Technology-Enhanced Learning; Introduction; E-Learning; M-Learning; MOOCS; Blended Learning; Is the Use of Technology Appropriate for the 14-19 Learner?; Challenges and Opportunities - making technology work for you; Benefits of Using Technology in the Classroom; Disadvantages of Technology; Safeguarding the 14-19 Learner; In Summary; References; Further Reading; Section Three: Making 14-19 Work; 6 Functional Skills and PLTS; Introduction; Functional Skills; A Brief History of Functional Skills; Rationale for Functional Skills; Key Skills; Basic skills; Skills for Life

Core SkillsTeaching Functional Skills; Teaching and Learning in Functional Skills; Functional Skills Standards; Other Methods of Functional Skill Delivery; Assessment of Functional Skills; Core Skills Scotland; Essential Skills Wales (ESW); Essential Skills Northern Ireland; Personal Thinking and Learning Skills (PLTS); Assessing for PLTS; Conclusions; References; Further Reading; 7 Coaching and Mentoring in the 14-19 Sector; Introduction; What is Mentoring?; Informal Mentoring for the 14-19 Learner; Formal Mentoring; Mentoring Skills; Mentoring Styles; Mentoring Relationships

Characteristics of a Mentor

Notes:

"A David Fulton book"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-317-20584-7

1-315-61673-4

1-317-20583-9

9781315616735

OCLC:

954617775