The Lifelong Learning Sector

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This paper attempts to identify the relationship between the teacher, the learner, and the teaching process, which will illuminate the precise role, responsibility or boundary that the teacher must put into practice. In order to fully understand the roles, responsibilities and boundaries in relation to the teacher training cycle, the paper briefly identifies that cycle as a backdrop against which this review can be measured.

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"The level of successful facilitation must be regularly gauged by formative assessment. The results of this type of assessment allow both the teacher and the student to evaluate the learning that has (or has not) taken place. This evaluation fosters a level of reflection from both parties that leads, logically, to the identification of any weaknesses or gaps in knowledge and understanding. Subsequently, a process of revision can be implemented to address any shortfalls. It is incumbent upon the teacher to acknowledge that a formative assessment may reveal as much about teaching as it does about learning. "

Sample of Sources Used:

• Francis, M. & Gould, J. (2009). Achieving Your PTTLS Award: A Practical Guide to Successful Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector. London: Sage publications.
• Gravells, A. (2008). Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (3rd ed.). Glasgow: Bell & Bain Ltd.
• Reece, I. & Walker, S. (2008). Teaching, training & learning: a practical guide (6th ed.). Tyne and Wear: Business Education Publishers Ltd.
• ATHERTON J S (2009) Learning and Teaching; Bloom's taxonomy [On-line] UK: Available: http://www.learningandteaching.info/learning/bloomtax.htm Accessed: 11 June 2009.
• City University London (2009) What is Vark? [online] UK: Available: http://www.city.ac.uk/goal/vark_profile.html Accessed: 20 June 2009.

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