Skills for Life Literacy

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses the current legislation which requires 'Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills' (QTLS) status among teachers. More specifically, the paper discusses two issues which may arise in the context of the writer's and subject area in accordance with the QTLS elements. The first issue discussed relates to the application of agreed codes of practice and the maintenance of a safe environment. The second issue relates to effective use of relevant resources to support learning.

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Conclusion

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"I will now reflect upon and discuss two of the issues which may be raised in the context of my role and subject area in accordance with the QTLS elements. The fist issue I will discuss relates to AS 3 'the application of agreed codes of practice and the maintenance of a safe environment' (A - Professional Values and Practice). Currently, I deliver embedded Literacy in the private health care sector where I travel to different locations to carry out this role. This means that I am not responsible for the maintenance of a safe environment as much as I would in an educational institution because the learning is workplace based, the safety of the learners is the responsibility of the organisation in which they work and I have to adhere to their policies as a visitor. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Petty, G (2004) A practical guide: Teaching today (3rd Edition). Nelson Thornes.
• Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, Functional skills trials report: recommendations for the pilot programme (QCA) http://www.qca.org.uk/qca_13847.aspx
• Reece, I & Walker, S (2006) Teaching, training, and learning: A practical guide incorporating The New Professional Standards (QTLS). (6th Edition). Business Education Publishers.
• Read Write Plus, The Department for Children, Schools and Families. http://www.dfes.gov.uk/readwriteplus/qualityandtraining
• 14-19 Education and Skills White Paper, The Department for Children, Schools and Families. http://www.dfes.gov.uk/publications/14-19educationandskills/

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