Level 3 Education and Training Course in Lewes. Classes run at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus, part-time during the day. The course runs over 14 weeks and combines theory with practical teaching skills. You'll explore how to plan and deliver effective teaching sessions, with a focus on further education and the lifelong learning sector. There is a significant independent study element alongside classroom sessions. Whether you are new to teaching or already working in a learning environment, the course helps you develop and reflect on your practice.
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 have 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.
Entry requirements
Please see website
What you will learn
You'll plan structured teaching and learning sessions
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a teacher in further education
You'll understand how people learn and apply this to your teaching approach
You'll develop skills in assessing and giving feedback to learners
You'll reflect on your own teaching practice and identify areas for improvement
You'll work independently on theory tasks alongside classroom sessions
How you will learn
You'll attend daytime classroom sessions at East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus. Learning combines taught sessions with a substantial amount of independent study. Assessment includes written assignments and micro-teaching activities where you plan and deliver short teaching sessions. You'll build a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your skills and understanding across the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Sussex College Group Lewes Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Adult Educator: teach adults in further education or community settings
Trainer: deliver workplace or vocational training programmes
Learning Support Worker: support learners in FE college environments
Skills Coach: guide learners through vocational or functional skills programmes
Tutor: teach a specialist subject in adult or community education
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (City and Guilds or Pearson): the next step if you want to move into a more substantial teaching role in further education.
Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training: required for those aiming to teach full-time in further education colleges.
PGCE (Post-16): a university-level route for those who want to teach in the post-16 sector with a degree-level qualification.
