Level 3 Education and Training Course in Eastbourne. Classes run at East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus, part-time during the day over 14 weeks. The course combines practical teaching skills with theory, covering what effective teaching and learning looks like in further education and the lifelong learning sector. You'll develop and refine your approach to planning and delivering sessions, whether you're new to teaching or already have some experience. Independent study is a significant part of the course at this level.
Who this course is for
Combining practice and theory, this course will help you consider (if you are new to teaching) or refine (if you are not) the practical skills necessary for developing an effective teaching session. There is an expectation for the theory in Level 3 that you will complete a substantial amount of work independently.The course is designed for those who want to find out what teaching and learning in Further Education and the Lifelong Learning Sector is all about and for those who want to get a feel of whether or not it is suitable for them. It is also for those who are teaching and want to get some formal validity/confirmation of what they are doing or those who want to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for effective teaching in further education or training.
Entry requirements
Please see website
What you will learn
You'll plan and structure effective teaching and learning sessions.
You'll explore key theories of learning and how to apply them in practice.
You'll develop strategies for engaging learners with different needs.
You'll practise assessing learner progress and giving constructive feedback.
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas to improve.
You'll understand the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in further education.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and independent study. Assessment includes written assignments and a micro-teach, where you plan and deliver a short teaching session that is observed and reviewed. There is a substantial independent study element, so you'll need to manage your time outside class as well as attending daytime sessions at the campus.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Eastbourne Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult educator, teaching in further education or community settings
Trainer, delivering workplace or vocational training programmes
Learning support tutor, helping adult learners in college or community education
Skills coach, supporting learners through apprenticeships or work-based programmes
Literacy or numeracy tutor, teaching functional skills to adults
Vocational instructor, sharing a trade or professional skill in a training environment
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson) - the next step if you want to teach more formally in further education, with a greater focus on observed practice and theory.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training - required if you want to work toward a full teaching role in further education colleges.
Subject-specific qualifications in your teaching area, to strengthen your expertise alongside your education and training qualification.
