Ptlls_Theory_Part_1

Describe what your role, responsibilities and boundaries would be as a teacher/trainer/tutor in terms of the teaching/learning cycle Like all the learners that would be under my tuition, I would have to familiarise myself with their individual learning needs so that I may guide them through the course. I would do this by gathering information so that I could tailor the course to suit them. First of all would be a basic Literacy and Numeracy assessment, so that I could ascertain their levels of entry. From this I would be able to get an understanding of the Learners boundaries. It is also important to familiarise myself with the Learners type of learning style, whether they take on information via audio, visual, or kinethstetic (Practical hands on demonstrations). I would then have to tailor the course to their intended learning styles. Overall there maybe many learners with different styles of learning within a class, so I would implement the use off many types of Teaching aids, Flip charts/Projectors, Verbal, Practical demonstrations, it is good practice to use a variety of teaching aids to overcome this type of situation. Depending on the subject that I maybe teaching, I would want to make sure that the course was the right one for my learners and that it would benefit them. The way that I would carry this out is by a one to one discussion with the Learner, gaining all the important information from them and giving guidance back. For instance what their goals/aspirations are, where do they see themselves in the years ahead, do they have any learning difficulties that they may need help with to get them through the course and also to point out that I am available to be contacted with any problems they may have surrounding the course. Next would be action planning through an individual learning plan to start them on their way, this is how we would plan the course work they need to study, and set dates and times for the completion of work. Once Learning has commenced regular contact with the learner is important and keeping them fully updated on their progress by feedback and to action plan the next step of their journey. This would be done by observation, questioning and assessing their work. Midway into the programme I would have a one to one with my Learners, to make sure that that are happy with the course so far and they are closer to what they set out to achieve. I must also remember my limitations and that I must work within the rules of conduct. I must adhere to the confidentiality of my learners and with that in mind I must respect them. I am in a privileged position and may have access to learners personal information, I must follow the data protection law (Data Protection Act 1998) and must adhere to the Diversity and Equality of my learners by not being judgmental of their Race, Age , Sex, sexual orientation, learning difficulties or disabilities.