Teaching and training in post-compulsory education (3rd ed)

"Teaching and Training in Post-Compulsory Education" examines the breadth of post-compulsory education from Adult and Further Education through to training in private and public industry and commerce.

Designed primarily for use on the Certificate in Education (Post-Compulsory), the book is also used widely on training courses including the Postgraduate Certificate in Education, as well as by those on undergraduate and Masters programmes.

It will be a key resource for those taking the new training programmes 'Planning to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector' and the Certificate and Diploma programmes from 2007.

In addition, it will support those training in the wider range of professional contexts envisaged as part of the Centres for Excellence in Teacher Training.

It will prove to be of value to those engaged in continuing professional development as part of maintaining their licence to practise as part of QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills).

The authors examine key areas in post-compulsory education through topical discussion, practical exercises, theory, reading, analysis, information, and examples of student work.Popular features of the previous edition such as the chronology of PCE have been retained and fully updated. "Teaching and Training in Post-Compulsory Education" is the definitive textbook on learning, teaching, resources, assessment and course planning in all areas of post-compulsory education.

This new edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include recent initiatives and developments in PCE including: The new framework for teacher training following 'Equipping Our Teachers for the Future' including the new Lifelong Learning UK professional standards, CPD provision, mentoring and subject coaching; Those LLUK professional standards relating to chapter content are appended to each chapter; The revised 14-19 agenda and the developments involved, including specialised diplomas, functional skills, personalised learning and thinking skills, changes to GCSE and A Levels, work related learning; Developments in information and learning technology, particularly electronic teaching and learning resources; and emphasis on assessment for learning with the widespread use of personal development planning.