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Introduction - Understanding the Diploma and Your Learning Journey
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1.1
Welcome to the Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills)
1.2
Lesson 0.1 – Assessment Activities:
1.3
Lesson 0.2 – Navigating the Learning Platform
1.4
Activity: Create and submit your profile
1.5
Lesson 0.3 – Course Structure, Expectations, and Assessment
1.6
Lesson 0.4 Teaching Practice Requirement
Unit 1: Theories, Principles and Models in Education and Training (Mandatory)
Unit Reference Number: (A/505/0818) Credits: 20 | GLH: 60
12
2.1
Lesson 1.1 – Understanding Learning Theories
2.2
Task 1.1: Compare Two Learning Theories and Discuss Their Application
2.3
Lesson 1.2 – Learning Preferences and Inclusive Practice
2.4
Task 1.2: Create a learner profile and propose differentiated activities
2.5
Lesson 1.3 – Communication Theories
2.6
Task 1.3: Demonstrate strategies to adapt communication to different learner needs.
2.7
Lesson 1.4 – Assessment Models
2.8
Task 1.4: Design an Assessment Plan Using At Least Two Different Assessment Types
2.9
Lesson 1.5 – Curriculum Development Models
2.10
Task 1.5: Develop a 4-week mini-curriculum plan for your specialism
2.11
Lesson 1.6 – Reflection and Evaluation
2.12
Task 1.6: Reflect on one teaching session and submit an improvement plan
Unit 2: Developing Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Mandatory)
Unit Reference Number: (R/505/0923) Credits: 20 | GLH: 65
16
3.1
Lesson 2.1 – Applying Pedagogy in Your Area
3.2
Task 2.1: Reflective Report Analyzing Pedagogical Principles Description
3.3
Lesson 2.2 – Creative and Innovative Approaches
3.4
Task 2.2: Design a Lesson Using One Creative Strategy and Evaluate Its Effectiveness
3.5
Lesson 2.3 – Using Initial and Diagnostic Assessments
3.6
Task 2.3: Conduct a mock assessment and set learner goals
3.7
Lesson 2.4 – Planning Inclusive Lessons
3.8
Task 2.4: Create a 60-minute lesson plan demonstrating inclusion and differentiation
3.9
Lesson 2.5 – Behavior Management and Safe Environments
3.10
Task 2.5: Develop a behavior management plan for a hypothetical class
3.11
Lesson 2.6 – Delivering Inclusive Teaching
3.12
Task 2.6: Deliver a mock session or record a teaching demonstration
3.13
Lesson 2.7 – Assessment in Education and Training
3.14
Task 2.7: Design assessments and use learner data to plan next steps
3.15
Lesson 2.8 – Reflection and Minimum Core Application
3.16
Task 2.8: Submit reflective journal and action plan for improvement
Unit 3: Teaching, Learning and Assessment in Education and Training (Mandatory)
Unit Reference Number: (H/505/0912) Level: 5 | Credits: 20 | Guided Learning Hours: 65
16
4.1
Lesson 3.1: Understanding Roles and Responsibilities in Education and Training
4.2
Task 3.1: Reflective essay: How professional values influence your teaching practice
4.3
Lesson 3.2: Conducting Initial and Diagnostic Assessment
4.4
Task 3.2: Create a diagnostic assessment tool
4.5
Lesson 3.3: Planning Inclusive Learning
4.6
Task 3.3: Write a self-evaluation report reflecting on your teaching
3 Days
4.7
Lesson 3.4: Building a Safe and Respectful Classroom
4.8
Task 3.4: Develop a classroom management policy promoting inclusivity and safety
3 Days
4.9
Lesson 3.5: Delivering Effective Teaching Sessions
4.10
Task 3.5: Deliver a 15–20 Minute Micro-Teach Using Inclusive Strategies and Technology
3 Days
4.11
Lesson 3.6: Assessing Learning
4.12
Task 3.6: Design an Assessment Plan Using At least Two Different Assessment Types
3 Days
4.13
Lesson 3.7: Applying the Minimum Core
4.14
Task 3.7: Create a Lesson Plan That Integrates Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital Skills
3 Days
4.15
Lesson 3.8: Evaluating and Reflecting on Teaching Practice
4.16
Task 3.8: Reflective Journal – Evaluating Your Micro-Teach and Feedback Received
3 Days
Unit 4: Wider Professional Practice and Development in Education and Training
Unit Reference Number: J/505/0837 Level: 5 Credit Value: 15 Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 50
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5.1
Lesson 4.1: Understanding Professionalism in Education and Training
5.2
Task: Reflective Essay – Understanding Professionalism and Dual Professionalism in Teaching
3 Days
5.3
Lesson 4.2: Understanding the Policy Context of Education and Training
5.4
Task: Research Report – Analyzing an Education Policy and Its Impact on Curriculum
3 Days
5.5
Lesson 4.3: Accountability and Stakeholders in Education and Training
5.6
Task: Report – Identifying Key Stakeholders and Their Influence on Curriculum Design, Delivery, and Assessment
3 Days
5.7
Lesson 4.4: Understanding the Organizational Context in Education and Training
5.8
Task: Policy Review – Analyzing the Impact of Institutional Policies on Lesson Planning and Learner Experience
3 Days
5.9
Lesson 4.5: Quality Improvement and Assurance in Education and Training
5.10
Task: Program Evaluation – Reviewing a Learning Program Using the Quality Assurance Cycle
3 Days
Optional Unit: Inclusive Practice (OPUIP)
Unit Reference Number: L/503/5384 Level: 4 | Credit Value: 15 | Guided Learning Hours: 50
10
6.1
OPUIP Lesson 1: Understanding What Influences Learning
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OPUIP 1 Task: Barriers to Learning and Inclusive Strategies
3 Days
6.3
OPUIP Lesson 2: Policies and Frameworks that Shape Inclusion
6.4
OPUIP 2 Task: Policy Analysis – Evaluating the Implementation of an Equality or Inclusion Policy
3 Days
6.5
OPUIP Lesson 3: Professional Roles in Inclusive Practice
6.6
OPUIP 3 Task: Develop a Referral Flowchart – Supporting Learners with Additional Needs
6.7
OPUIP Lesson 4: Building and Sustaining an Inclusive Learning Environment
6.8
OPUIP 4 Task: Design an Inclusive Lesson Plan Demonstrating Differentiation and Adaptive Teaching Techniques
3 Days
6.9
OPUIP Lesson 5: Evaluating and Improving Your Inclusive Practice
6.10
OPUIP 5 Task: Reflective Journal – Analyzing an Inclusive Teaching Session
Optional Unit: Teaching in a Specialist Area (OPUTSA)
Unit Reference Number: J/505/1096 Level: 4 | Credit Value: 15 | Guided Learning Hours: 50
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7.1
OPUTSA Lesson 1: Understanding the Purpose and Philosophy of Specialist Teaching
7.2
OPUTSA 1 Task: Analytical Essay – Philosophical Principles in Teaching Your Subject Area
7.3
OPUTSA Lesson 2: Exploring Qualifications and Learning Programs in Your Specialist Area
7.4
OPUTSA 2 Task: Qualification Mapping Summary Table
3 Days
7.5
OPUTSA Lesson 3: Planning Inclusive Teaching in a Specialist Context
7.6
OPUTSA Task 3: Inclusive Scheme of Work Design
7.7
OPUTSA Lesson 4: Selecting and Using Resources Effectively in Specialist Teaching
7.8
OPUTSA Task 4: Developing Inclusive Learning Resources
7.9
OPUTSA Lesson 5: Collaborating with Others to Improve Practice
7.10
OPUTSA Task 5: Peer Observation and Reflective Practice
7.11
OPUTSA Lesson 6: Reflecting on and Updating Professional Knowledge
7.12
OPUTSA Task 6: Personal Development Plan (PDP) – Enhancing Specialist Teaching Skills
3 Days
Optional Unit: Action Research (OPUAR)
Unit Reference Number: T/503/5380 Level: 5 | Credit Value: 15 | Guided Learning Hours: 50
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8.1
OPUAR Lesson 1: Understanding the Purpose and Nature of Action Research
8.2
OPUAR Task 1: Understanding and Applying Action Research Models
8.3
OPUAR Lesson 2: Initiating an Action Research Project
8.4
OPUAR Task 2: Action Research Proposal Development
8.5
OPUAR Lesson 3: Understanding Research Methods and Data Collection
8.6
OPUAR Task 3: Data Collection Plan
8.7
OPUAR Lesson 4: Conducting and Analyzing Your Action Research
8.8
OPUAR Task 4: Conduct Intervention and Present Findings
8.9
OPUAR Lesson 5: Presenting and Justifying Research Outcomes
8.10
OPUAR Task 5: Presenting Action Research Findings
8.11
OPUAR Lesson 6: Reflecting on and Evaluating Own Practice
8.12
OPUAR Task 6: Professional Development Plan (PDP)
Optional Unit: Equality and Diversity (OPUEQD)
Unit Reference Number: Y/503/5789 Level: 4 | Credit Value: 6 | Guided Learning Hours: 25
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9.1
OPUEQD Lesson 1: Understanding Equality and Diversity in Education
9.2
OPUEQD Task 1: Equality and Diversity in Education
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OPUEQD Lesson 2: The Importance of Promoting Equality and Diversity
9.4
OPUEQD Task 2: Reflective Journal – Promoting Equality and Valuing Diversity
9.5
OPUEQD Lesson 3: Promoting Equality and Diversity through Practice
9.6
OPUEQD Task 3: Inclusive Communication Plan
9.7
OPUEQD Lesson 4: Supporting Others in Promoting Equality and Diversity
9.8
OPUEQD Task 4: Essay –Improving Systems to Promote Equality and Diversity
9.9
OPUEQD Lesson 5: Reflecting on Personal Practice in Promoting Equality and Diversity
9.10
OPUEQD Task 5: Reflective Professional Development Plan (PDP)
3 Days
Level 5-Diploma in Teaching-DiT (FE & Skills)
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