August 5, 2023
The Teaching Cycle in Further Education
The teaching cycle in further education is a comprehensive yet simple approach that fosters effective and engaging teaching and learning. From identifying students’ needs and designing learning objectives to facilitating and conducting assessments to reflecting on the teaching process, each stage plays an important role in supporting students’ progress. In this blog post, we’ll look […]
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July 28, 2023
DTLLS Qualification Guide: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve been considering advancing your teaching career, you might have come across the DTLLS qualification. Abbreviated to DTLLS because of its long name, the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector was the highest teaching qualification available in the UK for teaching in the further education sector. The landscape of teacher […]
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June 26, 2023
Different Ways to Become a Teacher
Teaching is a rewarding career with lots of job satisfaction and opportunities to interact with people from all walks of life. With many people considering a career in teaching, it’s a common misconception that you need a degree or one specific qualification to become a teacher. Depending on your prior experience, who you want to […]
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June 19, 2023
How to get into Teaching without a PGCE
If you’ve ever looked at becoming a teacher, then you’ve probably found that the PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate in Education) is one of the most common qualifications needed on the pathway to becoming a teacher in England. To obtain a PGCE qualification, you must first have a degree graded at 2:2 or higher in a relevant subject, […]
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May 24, 2023
CTLLS Qualification Guide: Everything You Need To Know
If you’re working in the education sector, we’re going to assume you’ve heard of the CTLLS qualification. Often pronounced as “kettles”, CTLLS, aka the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector, is a UK qualification recognised nationally, which has now been replaced by the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (CET). What is […]
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May 23, 2023
What is the difference between EQA and IQA?
If you’re working in the education and training sector, you’re most likely following external and internal quality assurance practices, possibly without even realising it. But when it comes to quality assurance and the individuals involved in it, it’s quite common to be unclear about the difference between EQA and IQA, and what these professionals actually […]
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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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