Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
The Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training is an advanced qualification designed to develop your expertise in teaching, training, and assessing learners in various educational settings. This course focuses on enhancing your understanding of educational principles, practical teaching methods, and inclusive practices, empowering you to deliver high-quality instruction across diverse learner groups.
Whether you’re an aspiring teacher, trainer, or already working in the education sector, this certificate equips you with essential skills to lead engaging and effective learning experiences. With a blend of theory and practical application, you’ll gain comprehensive knowledge of teaching strategies, resource management, learner assessment, and reflective practice.
Qualification Information
- Awarding Body: Focus Awards
- Qualification Number: 601/6341/0
- Qualification Credits: 36
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 140 Hours
- Total Qualification Time (TQT): 360 Hours
Qualification Purpose
This Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate Education and Training (RQF) is intended for those who wish to enter into a teaching role and for those who have worked in assessing roles and wish to progress on to a teaching qualification. The qualification is also suitable for trainee teachers as well as those who have experience in a teaching role. The Focus Awards Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF) provides learners with the knowledge and understanding of delivering education and training, assessing learners, planning in education and training, using resources in the delivery in education and training and understanding the roles, responsibilities in education and training.
Key Features of the Course:
- Nationally Recognised Qualification: Achieve the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, accredited by Ofqual and issued by Focus Awards.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers essential teaching areas, including planning, delivery, assessment, and reflective practice, with a focus on inclusive teaching strategies.
- Practical Experience: Engage in real-world teaching and assessment opportunities, allowing you to refine your skills in authentic learning environments.
- Reflective Practice: Develop your ability to critically reflect on your own teaching and learning practice to ensure continuous professional growth.
- Specialist Optional Unit: Includes an optional unit on inclusive practice, exploring policies, regulatory frameworks, and strategies for maintaining an inclusive learning environment.
- Flexible Learning: Learn through a combination of video resources, handouts, templates, and practical assignments that cater to different learning styles.
What You Will Learn:
Understanding Roles, Responsibilities, and Relationships: Explore the core roles and responsibilities of an educator, focusing on building professional relationships with learners, colleagues, and other stakeholders in the educational environment.
Effective Teaching Strategies: Gain knowledge of how to plan, deliver, and evaluate lessons using a range of teaching strategies that suit diverse learning styles and abilities.
Inclusive Learning: Learn how to create and manage an inclusive learning environment that promotes equality and supports students with varying needs, ensuring every learner has an opportunity to succeed.
Assessment and Feedback: Master the art of assessment, understanding different types and methods, and providing constructive feedback that drives learner improvement and supports progression.
Resource Utilisation: Understand how to identify, create, and use effective teaching resources, including technology and assistive tools, to enhance the learning experience.
Reflective Practice: Develop the ability to reflect on your teaching practices and make adjustments to improve teaching effectiveness and learner outcomes.
Inclusive Practice: Through an optional unit, learn about inclusive practices in education, including maintaining inclusive learning environments and evaluating your own inclusive teaching strategies.
Legal and Ethical Frameworks: Understand the policies, regulations, and ethical frameworks that govern education and training, ensuring you operate within the boundaries of legislation and best practices.
Professional Development: Learn how to plan and engage in continuous professional development to stay current with educational trends and enhance your teaching career.
Teaching Practice: Gain practical experience through teaching observations and assignments, applying what you’ve learned in real-world educational settings.
By completing this course, you’ll be well-equipped to design, deliver, and assess high-quality education and training, making a lasting impact on your learners and advancing your professional teaching career.
Assessment
This qualification is Internally Assessed. Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit.
The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include some or all of the following:
- Assessor observation
- Witness testimony
- Learner product
- Worksheets
- Assignments/projects/reports
- Record of oral and written questioning
- Learner and peer reports
- Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and all required assessments, you will be awarded the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, regulated by Ofqual and issued by Focus Awards. This nationally recognised qualification validates your teaching skills and knowledge, opening up a range of teaching and training opportunities across multiple sectors.
Course Curriculum
- 17 sections
- 187 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Induction Form 00:00:00
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Registration Entry Form 00:00:00
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0 – Certificate Units – Information for Delivery 00:00:00
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0 – Resource Information and Terms and Conditions of Use 00:00:00
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At018c – Pre Course Assessment Certificate 00:00:00
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At050c – Sample Action Plan for the Certificate in Education and Training 00:00:00
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Pgu1c – Guidance for Evidencing Achievement – Understanding Roles , Responsibilities and Relationships 00:00:00
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Sau1c – Self Assessment Grid – Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships 00:00:00
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Sau2c – Self Assessment Grid – Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners 00:00:00
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Sau3c – Self Assessment Grid – Delivering Education and Training 00:00:00
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Sau4c – Self Assessment Grid – Assessing Learners in Education and Training 00:00:00
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Sau5c – Self Assessment Grid – Using Resources for Education and Training 00:00:00
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G9001C – Information leaflet – An introduction to the Certificate in Education and Training 00:00:00
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G9002C – Information leaflet – Teaching Roles, Responsibilites, Relationships and Boundaries 00:00:00
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G9003C – Information leaflet – Legislation, Regulatory Requirements, Codes of Practice 00:00:00
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G9007C – Information leaflet – Promoting Equality and Valuing Diversity 00:00:00
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G9008C – Information leaflet – Promoting Appropriate Behaviour and Respect 00:00:00
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I0001A – PP – Learner Needs and Points of Referral 00:00:00
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I9001C – Information leaflet – Learner Needs and Points of Referral 00:00:00
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M9063a – Information Leaflet – Beginners Guide to Referencing 00:00:00
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C9007 – Information leaflet – Initial and Diagnostic Assessment 00:00:00
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C9008 – Information leaflet – Devising a Scheme of Work 00:00:00
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C9009 – Information Leaflet – Designing a Session Plan 00:00:00
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C9010 – Information Leaflet – the Minimum Core Planning 00:00:00
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C9011 – Information Leaflet – Reviewing Own Practice Planning 00:00:00
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C9006 – Information Leaflet – Reviewing Own Practice Delivering 00:00:00
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C9012 – Information Leaflet – Observations and Teaching Practice 00:00:00
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C9016 – Information Leaflet – Communication With Learners and Others 00:00:00
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C9022 – Information Leaflet – the Minimum Core Delivering 00:00:00
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C9023 – Information Leaflet – Teaching and Learning Approaches 00:00:00
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C9024 – Information Leaflet – an Inclusive Teaching and Learning Environment 00:00:00
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C9025 – Information Leaflet – Teaching and Learning Theories 00:00:00
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C9026 – Information Leaflet – Using Technologies in Teaching and Learning 00:00:00
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C9012 – Information Leaflet – Observations and Teaching Practice 00:00:00
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C9017 – Information Leaflet – the Minimum Core Assessing 00:00:00
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C9018 – Information Leaflet – Reviewing Own Practice Assessment 00:00:00
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C9019 – Information leaflet – Types of Assessment 00:00:00
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C9020 – Information Leaflet – Assessment Methods 00:00:00
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C9021 – Information Leaflet – Making Decisions Giving Feedback and Keeping Records 00:00:00
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C9012 – Information Leaflet – Observations and Teaching Practice 00:00:00
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C9013 – Information Leaflet – Using Resources 00:00:00
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C9014 – Information Leaflet – the Minimum Core Resources 00:00:00
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C9015 – Information Leaflet – Reviewing Own Practice Resources 00:00:00
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G0001C – PP – An Introduction to the Certificate in Education and Training 00:00:00
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G0002A – PP – Teaching Roles, Responsibilities, Relationships and Boundaries 00:00:00
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G0003A – PP – Legislation, Regulatory Requirements and Codes of Practice 00:00:00
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G0007A – PP – Promoting Equality and Valuing Diversity 00:00:00
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G0008A – PP – Promoting Appropriate Behaviour and Respect 00:00:00
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C0007 – Pp – Initial and Diagnostic Assessment 00:00:00
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C0008 – Pp – Devising a Scheme of Work 00:00:00
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C0009 – Pp – Designing a Session Plan 00:00:00
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C0010 – PP – The Minimum Core Planning 00:00:00
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C0011 – PP – Reviewing own Practice Planning 00:00:00
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C9054 – Group Profile Completed Example 00:00:00
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C0006 – Pp – Reviewing Own Practice Delivering 00:00:00
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C0012 – Pp – Observations and Teaching Practice 00:00:00
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C0016 – Pp – Communication With Learners and Others 00:00:00
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C0022 – Pp – the Minimum Core Delivering Education and Training 00:00:00
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C0023 – Pp – Teaching and Learning Approaches 00:00:00
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C0024 – Pp – an Inclusive Teaching and Learning Environment 00:00:00
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C0025- Pp – Teaching and Learning Theories 00:00:00
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C0026 – Pp – Using Technologies in Teaching and Learning 00:00:00
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C0012 – Pp – Observations and Teaching Practice 00:00:00
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C0017 – Pp – The Minimum Core Assessment 00:00:00
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C0018 – Pp – Reviewing Own Practice Assessment 00:00:00
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C0019 – Pp – Types of Assessment 00:00:00
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C0020 – PP – Assessment Methods 00:00:00
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C0021 – Pp – Making Assessment Decisions, Giving Feedback and Keeping Records 00:00:00
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C0012 – Pp – Observations and Teaching Practice 00:00:00
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C0013 – PP – Using Resources 00:00:00
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C0014 – PP – The Minimum Core Resources 00:00:00
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C0015 – Pp – Reviewing Own Practice Resources 00:00:00
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H9001 – Handout – Identifying Inequality 00:00:00
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H9002 – Handout – Learner Differences 00:00:00
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H9003 – Handout – Ways to promote and advance equality 00:00:00
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H9004 – Glossary of educational terms 00:00:00
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H9005 – Educational abbreviations and acronyms 00:00:00
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H9007 – Demonstrating good practice to promote inclusion 00:00:00
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H9008 – Handout – Safeguarding Prevent British Values 00:00:00
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H9010 – Handout – Table of examples of teaching roles and responsibilities 00:00:00
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H9011a – Handout – Boundaries of Teaching 00:00:00
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H9014C – Verbs used in the Certificate in Education and Training units 00:00:00
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H9015 – Handout – the Teaching and Learning Cycle 00:00:00
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H9020a – Handout – Table of Examples of Potential Needs and Points of Referral 00:00:00
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H9051 – Handout – Tips for New Teachers and Trainers 00:00:00
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HC004 – Checklist for Equality and Diversity 00:00:00
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Hc012 – Checklist for Teaching 00:00:00
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I9011- Handout – Equality and Diversity – Glossary of Terms 00:00:00
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A9051a – Handout – Table of Assessment Methods, Approaches and Activities 00:00:00
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A9058 – Handout – Table of Strengths and Limitations of Teaching and Learning Approaches 00:00:00
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H9012 – Handout – Table of Resources 00:00:00
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I9015A – Handout – Example Completed Reflective Learning Journal 00:00:00
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M9060 – Handout – Example Completed Scheme of Work 00:00:00
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M9061 – Handout – Completed Example Scheme of Work Rationale 00:00:00
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M9062 – Handout – Example Completed Session Plan 00:00:00
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M9064 – Handout – Five Minute Session Plan 00:00:00
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M9065 – Handout – Example Three Stage Session Plan 00:00:00
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U9053a – Handout – Table of Objectives at Different Levels 00:00:00
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A9058 – Handout – Table of Strengths and Limitations of Teaching and Learning Approaches 00:00:00
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A9060 – Handout – Example Completed Personal Development Plan 00:00:00
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H9006 – the Environment – Examples of Physical, Social and Learning Aspects 00:00:00
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H9012 – Handout – Table of Resources 00:00:00
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H9016 – Handout – Teaching Practice Log Information 00:00:00
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H9019 – Handout – List of Technologies 00:00:00
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H9021 – Handout – Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Technology 00:00:00
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H9022 – Handout – Online Safety 00:00:00
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H9025 – Examples of Verbal and Non Verbal Communication 00:00:00
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H9026 – Handout Examples of CPD activities 00:00:00
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H9027 – Handout Working with an LSA 00:00:00
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H9031 – Handout Starter and closing activities 00:00:00
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H9032 – Handout Reviewing Learner Progress 00:00:00
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H9033 – Handout Individual and Group Tutorials 00:00:00
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H9034 – Handout Facilitating Group Learning 00:00:00
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H9035 – Handout Facilitating Individual Learning 00:00:00
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H9036 – Handout Extension Activities 00:00:00
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I9015a – Handout – Example Completed Reflective Learning Journal 00:00:00
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M9057 – Handout – Example Completed Self Evaluation Form 00:00:00
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A9050 – Handout – Table of Assessment Types 00:00:00
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A9051a – Handout – Table of Assessment Methods, Approaches and Activities 00:00:00
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A9053 – Handout – Table of Assessment Requirements 00:00:00
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A9057 – Handout – Assessor Roles and Responsibilities 00:00:00
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A9059 – Handout – Completed Example of Assessment Records 00:00:00
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G9052 – Handout – Table of Advantages and Limitations of Peer and Self Assessment 00:00:00
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H9016 – Handout – Teaching Practice Log Information 00:00:00
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H9050 – Handout – Table of Example Teaching Records 00:00:00
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I9015a – Handout – Example Completed Reflective Learning Journal 00:00:00
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H9012 – Handout – Table of Resources 00:00:00
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H9016 – Handout – Teaching Practice Log Information 00:00:00
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H9018 – Handout – Hints and Tips for Creating and Using Handouts and Visual Presentations 00:00:00
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H9023 – Handout – Resource Box 00:00:00
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H9024 – Handout – Assistive Resources 00:00:00
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I9015a – Handout – Example Completed Reflective Learning Journal 00:00:00
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0 – Certificate Units – Information for Delivery 00:00:00
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0 – Resource Information and Terms and Conditions of Use 00:00:00
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Pgu2c – Guidance for Evidencing Achievement – Planning to Meet the Needs of Learners 00:00:00
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0 – Certificate Units – Information for Delivery 00:00:00
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0 – Resource Information and Terms and Conditions of Use 00:00:00
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Pgu3c – Guidance for Evidencing Achievement – Delivering Education and Training 00:00:00
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0 – Certificate Units – Information for Delivery 00:00:00
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0 – Resource Information and Terms and Conditions of Use 00:00:00
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Pgu4c – Guidance for Evidencing Achievement – Assessing Learners in Education and Training 00:00:00
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0 – Certificate Units – Information for Delivery 00:00:00
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0 – Resource Information and Terms and Conditions of Use 00:00:00
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Pgu5c – Guidance for Evidencing Achievement – Using Resources for Education and Training 00:00:00
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Atmc01 – Checklist – Minimum Core Personal Skills 00:00:00
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Hc012 – Checklist for Teaching 00:00:00
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Hc014 – Checklist for Reviewing Own Practice – Planning 00:00:00
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Atmc01 – Checklist – Minimum Core Personal Skills 00:00:00
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Hc003 – Checklist for Verbal, Listening, Non Verbal and Written Communication 00:00:00
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Hc004 – Checklist for Equality and Diversity 00:00:00
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Hc005 – Checklist for Demonstrating a Task 00:00:00
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Hc012 – Checklist for Teaching 00:00:00
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Hc013 – Observation Checklist – Certificate Units 00:00:00
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Hc015 – Checklist for Reviewing Own Practice – Delivery 00:00:00
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Atmc01 – Checklist – Minimum Core Personal Skills 00:00:00
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Hc012 – Checklist for Teaching 00:00:00
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Hc013 – Observation Checklist – Certificate Units 00:00:00
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Hc016 – Checklist for Reviewing Own Practice – Assessment 00:00:00
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Atmc01 – Checklist – Minimum Core Personal Skills 00:00:00
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Hc012 – Checklist for Teaching 00:00:00
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Hc013 – Observation Checklist – Certificate Units 00:00:00
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Hc017 – Checklist for Reviewing Own Practice – Resources 00:00:00
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AT005 – Template – Reflective Learning Journal 00:00:00
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At007 – Template – Session Plan Pro-forma 00:00:00
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At013 – Template – Scheme of Work Rationale 00:00:00
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At014 – Template – Scheme of Work 00:00:00
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At022 – Template – Initial and Diagnostic Assessment 00:00:00
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At023 – Template – Individual Learning Plan 00:00:00
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At024 – Template – Group Profile 00:00:00
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At025 – Template – Workshop Plan 00:00:00
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AT003 – Template – Personal Development Plan 00:00:00
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AT005 – Template – Reflective Learning Journal 00:00:00
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At009 – Template – Self Evaluation of a Delivered Session Pro-forma 00:00:00
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At021 – Template – Teaching Practice Log 00:00:00
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At026 – Template – Tutorial Review 00:00:00
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AT001 – Templates – Assessment Records 00:00:00
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AT005 – Template – Reflective Learning Journal 00:00:00
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At021 – Template – Teaching Practice Log 00:00:00
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AT005 – Template – Reflective Learning Journal 00:00:00
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At021 – Template – Teaching Practice Log 00:00:00
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Policy and Regulatory Frameworks on Inclusive Practice 00:00:00
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Maintaining Inclusive Learning Environment 00:00:00
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Inclusive Practice Roles and Responsibilities 00:00:00
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Factors-Influencing-Learning 00:00:00
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Evaluating Own Inclusive Practice 00:00:00
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Assignment: Optional Unit 34 – Inclusive Practice 00:00:00
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Submit Your Assignments 00:00:00
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