May 17, 2023
9 Ways To Keep Learners Interested
Have you ever noticed your students gazing out the window, with a look of worry or defeat, or struggling to keep their eyes open? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to either of these questions, it might indicate a lack of interest in your lesson, a common teaching error. Don’t worry, as in this guide written […]
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May 10, 2023
What is the difference between Teaching and Assessing?
When it comes to teaching and assessing, there are a surprising amount of areas where they overlap. However, when it comes to the difference between teaching and assessing, their foundations are very different. Let’s dive in! Teaching Teaching is where you pass on your skills and knowledge to other people – this could be in […]
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May 1, 2023
Which IQA qualification do I need?
If you’re looking to start or advance your career in Internal Quality Assurance (IQA), then you might be wondering which is the best qualification to suit your needs. After all, there are several IQA qualifications available – all with deceptively similar titles! This leaves a lot of people wondering – which IQA qualification do I […]
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April 24, 2023
What can you do with a DET Qualification?
Earning a DET qualification opens many doors for those looking to pursue a career in education. Students who have completed the Level 5 DET can go on to earn Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) status to become qualified teachers, enhance their existing teaching role or take on new employment. In this blog post, we’re […]
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April 17, 2023
Adult Education Training Acronyms: Your Ultimate Guide
If you’re diving into the world of adult education and training, then chances are you’ve already come across some of these confusing adult education training acronyms. In fact, the whole education sector is rife with acronyms, initials and odd little three-letter addendums. You’re certainly not alone if you think these are confusing, inconsistent and generally […]
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April 3, 2023
Which Quality Assurance qualification do I need?
Within the education and learning sector, having the right quality assurance qualifications can make all the difference in establishing a successful career. Quality Assurers are responsible for ensuring organisations, such as schools, colleges and training centres, meet specific standards and regulations set out by their Awarding Bodies. If you’re considering which Quality Assurance qualifications are […]
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March 28, 2023
What is the difference between CAVA and TAQA?
If you’re looking into education or training qualifications, you have probably come across the terms CAVA and TAQA. You might have noticed them in job adverts and specifications or heard other professionals saying things like “I’m on a CAVA course” or “He’s going to get his TAQA soon”. And while we can understand why you […]
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March 10, 2023
How To Become a Lead IQA
If you want to become a Lead IQA, you’ll be happy to hear it is a highly-rewarding career that can provide significant opportunities for personal and professional development. But as with most rewarding careers, it won’t happen by accident and requires hard work, dedication and training to reach your goals. In this blog post, we’ll […]
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February 28, 2023
What can I do with a CAVA qualification?
Congratulations are in order if you’ve achieved your Level 3 CAVA Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement! You have taken a major step towards boosting your career and status in your education and training career. Now you have completed your CAVA course, it’s time to review what you can do with a CAVA qualification and decide […]
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February 16, 2023
5 Essential Skills for Teachers and Trainers
Like any activity in life, teaching or training adults comes with its own set of challenges. To overcome these, you’ll need the right skills to deal with them. Organising and teaching a course isn’t a case of just showing up and effortlessly turning out interesting, engaging and valuable lessons. Of course, great teachers make it […]
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