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Diploma in
Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) – ESOL/Literacy/Numeracy

Location
Southwark

Duration
2 years (part-time)

Start date
Normally in September

Number of places
Target group size per course is 14

Simple timetable info
Normally taught one day a week over two academic years. In the first year, there will be an additional half day teaching placement.

How to apply
Direct to LLU+ (Further details can be found on the LLU+ website www.lsbu.ac.uk/lluplus). Applicants will be asked to complete an initial assessment and interview for these courses.

Course contacts
Numeracy
Rachel Brabazon
r.brabazon@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 6274

Literacy/ESOL
Fiona Wong
f.wong@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 6495

Non-standard entry requirements
You will need to have good skills in communication, numeracy and ICT, and will need to satisfy the entry criteria for specialists in your chosen area of ESOL, literacy or numeracy. Further details can be found on the LLU+ website www.lsbu.ac.uk/lluplus

Course units
– Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector

– Planning and Enabling Learning

– Enabling Learning and Assessment

– Theories and Principles for Planning and Enabling Learning

– Curriculum Development for Inclusive Practice

– Wider Professional Practice

– Continuing Personal and Professional Development

– ESOL and the Learners and ESOL Theories and Frameworks,
or
– Literacy and Learners and Literacy Theories and Frameworks,
or
– Numeracy and Learners and Developing Numeracy Knowledge and Understanding


Course description

The course fully prepares teachers for teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector and satisfies the initial training requirements for subject specialists. The qualification will enable candidates to apply for the status of Qualified Teacher in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QTLS). The course involves training in planning and delivering to learners and assessing progress. It also involves consideration of wider issues such as the whole Lifelong Learning sector, professionalism and aspects of curriculum design.

The minimum teaching practice requirement is 150 hours in your chosen specialist area (over two years). New entrants to the profession will be supported in the arrangement of appropriate teaching placements.

LLU+ is a national consultancy and professional development centre, which aims to improve the quality of individuals’ education and training to enable them to achieve success. LLU+ works primarily in the areas of literacy, numeracy, dyslexia, family learning and English for speakers of other languages, but also has specialists in learning support, language, maths, the application of learning styles, and approaches to teaching and learning. LLU+ offers consultancy and advice, project development, trainer education, research and development and professional development networks.

Career opportunities

In post-course feedback, most of the respondents have been promoted or found new employment as a result of their successful completion of this course.

Typical background of applicant

Applicants will be either:

– Existing teachers in the Lifelong Learning Sector who want to obtain an appropriate qualification; or

– New entrants who have an interest in developing the skills of learners in the Lifelong Learning sector.

Professional contacts/industry links

We have developed links with a number of providers of Skills for Life including Further Education Colleges, Adult Education Institutes, Prisons and Probation Service providers, private training organisations, Job Centre Plus centres, the Armed Forces, Centres for Deaf Learners, and schools providing Family Learning.

Recent guest lecturers

– Lesley Talbot-Strettle: blind and partially sighted

– Marina Spiegel Specialism: deaf awareness

– Ross Cooper Specialism: dyslexia awareness