Teaching And Training In Lifelong Learning

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This book examines key areas in post-compulsory education through topical discussion, practical exercises, theory, reading, analysis, information, and examples of student work. Teaching and Training in Lifelong Learning; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of figures; List of tables; Abbreviations; INTRODUCTION; 1 Working in lifelong learning; What is Chapter 1 about?; Contested concepts of professionalism in lifelong learning; Three educational thinkers; The 'triumph' of vocationalism; The 'therapeutic turn' in lifelong learning; A new education revolution?; 2 The lifelong learning professional: learning and development; What is Chapter 2 about?; Professional learning and development; Continuing professional development; Initiatives supporting CPD; Strategies for CPD. 3 Student learning in lifelong learningWhat is Chapter 3 about?; Factors affecting student learning; Learning theories; Effective learning; Learner autonomy; 4 Teaching and the management of learning; What is Chapter 4 about?; The planning process; Managing groups and individuals; Managing different learning environments; 5 Resources for teaching and learning; What is Chapter 5 about?; What is a learning resource?; The effective use of learning resources; The organization of learning resources; Commonly used resources; Resources using digital technology; E-learning; Other resources. 6 AssessmentWhat is Chapter 6 about?; Assessment: ourselves and our students; Referencing; Assessment techniques; Evidence-based assessment; Assessment for learning; Reviewing, recording and reporting achievement; 7 Exploring the curriculum; What is Chapter 7 about?; What is the curriculum?; What are the key features of our courses?; What ideologies (values, assumptions and purposes) underpin our courses?; The 14-19 education reforms; Where do you stand so far?; 8 Course design, development and evaluation; What is Chapter 8 about?; Designing and developing your course; Evaluating your course. Scrutinizing your course9 Developments in lifelong learning; What is Chapter 9 about?; The purpose of the chronology; A chronology of lifelong learning; A note on comparative chronologies; Bibliography; Index