The Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (DTLLS) was an initial
teacher
A teacher, also called a schoolteacher or formally an educator, is a person who helps students to acquire knowledge, competence, or virtue, via the practice of teaching.
''Informally'' the role of teacher may be taken on by anyone (e.g. w ...
training qualification, studied at
QCF
The Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) was the national credit transfer system for education qualification in England, Northern Ireland and Wales between September 2011 and October 2015. The replacement was the Regulated Qualification Fr ...
Level 5 or 7, for teaching in
Further Education
Further education (often abbreviated FE) in the United Kingdom and Ireland is additional education to that received at secondary school that is distinct from the higher education (HE) offered in universities and other academic institutions. It ...
(FE) and the
lifelong learning
Lifelong learning is the "ongoing, voluntary, and self-motivated" pursuit of learning for either personal or professional reasons.
Lifelong learning is important for an individual's competitiveness and employability, but also enhances social in ...
sector of education in the
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom (UK) or Britain, is a country in Northwestern Europe, off the coast of European mainland, the continental mainland. It comprises England, Scotlan ...
. The DTLLS was the highest of the teaching qualifications specifically for this sector of education, the others being the
Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (CTLLS) and the
Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS) qualifications. The DTLLS at QCF Level 7 was equivalent to a
Post-Graduate Certificate in Education in Lifelong Learning or Post-Compulsory Education and Training (PCET). The DTLLS was phased out along with the CTLLS and the PTLLS, and replaced with the
Diploma in Education and Training qualification at QCF Level 5.
The framework for such qualification has been changed to (RQF) Regulated Qualification Framework. There are also different routes to be a qualified teacher
in UK.
Useful Knowledge/skills that you will Learn With DET
You will be able to:
* Understand your roles and responsibilities as a tutor such as planning and delivering inclusive teaching and learning, etc.
* Apply theories and models of reflection and evaluation to the evaluation of your own practice in planning, delivering and assessing inclusive teaching and learning.
* Understand professionalism and the influence of professional values in education and training.
* Contribute to the quality improvement and quality assurance arrangements of an organisation.
* Understand the importance of promoting equality and valuing diversity in lifelong learning.
* Manage information relevant to the internal quality assurance of assessment.
* Maintain legal and good practice requirements when internally monitoring and maintaining the quality of assessment.
* This diploma in education and teaching will help you gain theoretical and practical knowledge regarding how to become a qualified teacher.
References
Educational qualifications in the United Kingdom
Teacher training
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