Introduction to the PTLLS course

You should have:

• A course handbook
• An individual learning plan
• A data capture form
• Comments about your literacy tasks
• A sense of commitment!

Today's objectives

• To remember some information about each other
• Describe the key components of the course
• Recognise some acronyms and common terms
• Identify personal development goals

What is it?

• Who chose it?
• Do you like it?
• Does it have a meaning?
• If you had to change it, what would you choose?
• Does it have a short version?

Purpose of induction?

Information:

• Other learners
• Learning programme
• Course expectations
• College facilities
• Any questions you might have

What is an icebreaker?

PTLLS

Structure and coverage

• 4-units worth 12 credits
• Unit 001: Roles and responsibilities
• Unit 002: Understanding lifelong learning and teaching
• Unit 003: Using inclusive teaching and learning approaches
• Unit 007: Principles of assessment

Assessment

Assignments

• 3 written assignments
• Micro-teaching (30 mins)
• Reflective journal

Submission of assignments

Course representative

• Represent the views of the group

Health and safety

• Fire exits
• First Aid
• Space around you

College rules

• No eating or drinking
• No ID card - no entry
• Mobile phones for ed. use only

Any questions?