December 10, 2014

How long will it take to write my AET course assignments?

How long will it take to do my AET course assignments? It depends on when you wish to start writing them, how much time you as an individual need and how motivated you are to achieve the qualification.



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December 3, 2014

A micro-teaching session – the AET practical course assessment

Planning and delivering a 15 minutes’ micro-teaching session during your Award in Education and Training (AET) course is one of the requirements that will enable you to obtain the desired teaching qualification. The content of the lesson could come from the subject matter that you usually teach or any area that you feel confident or […]



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October 21, 2014

New course launched – City and Guilds Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training

We have just launched the new Level 5 DET course which is the ultimate training and teaching adults qualification and it has replaced the previous DTLLS course. Designed in conjunction with the Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) we are pleased to be offering the very latest and most up to date qualification in the […]



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July 29, 2014

Life after the AET course (Award in Education and Training)

If you have gained the AET (Award in Education and Training) you’re all set to start delivering great lessons, but if you’re not exactly sure what to do next, check out the advice from our teacher training team.



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July 24, 2014

6 Reasons to do the Level 3 Award in Education and Training course

There are plenty of reasons you might want to do the AET course, here’s a few.



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May 14, 2014

Guidelines to help you succeed in writing your AET and CET assignments

If you have embarked on the Level 3 Award in Education and Training* or the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training** course and completed your practical work such as microteaching or observed teaching sessions, you’ll now be ready to complete your theory assignments.



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April 25, 2014

AET Micro Teaching Practical Assignment: advice for you to succeed

To get the Award in Education and Training one of the things you will have to do is teach a short sample lesson to your fellow students on the course. This is known as micro teaching and will give you the opportunity to practice your teaching skills.



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March 25, 2014

How does City and Guilds monitor training providers?

City and Guilds is an Awarding Organisation, which means that it has recognition from the government office Ofqual to issue qualifications and certificates to people, set exams and have an influence on the requirements for new qualifications.



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December 3, 2013

5 Teaching and Training Myths Busted

Every profession has its own myths and legends and it’s no different when it comes to teaching and training. The internet, news articles and even specialist books are full of different misconceptions about teaching and teachers – their work and what makes them good and successful educators.   It’s time to break free from those myths […]



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trainer skills

October 29, 2013

9 Essential Trainer Skills You Need

According to Russell Sarder, CEO of NetCom Learning, “80% of the success in the classroom depends on the quality of the instructor.” All businesses will recognise the importance of a good trainer’s role in shaping future employees. Let’s look at some professional trainer skills that these companies look for in trainers to judge their capability. […]



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