A comprehensive, clear and accessible introductory text for those on teacher training courses within the Lifelong Learning sector.

Introduces key theories and concepts relating to learning and assessment as well as providing practical advice on teaching. This book considers the scope and history of the lifelong learning sector; practical aspects of teaching, learning and assessment; and, working in the lifelong learning sector.

Traces the evolution of University Extension at Harvard from the Lyceum movement in Boston to its creation by the newly appointed president A Lawrence Lowell in 1910.

'Transition' has numerous everyday and conceptual meanings yet, while certain transitions are unsettling and difficult for some people, risk, challenge and even difficulty might also be important factors in successful transitions for others. This title evaluates insights about educational, life and work transitions from various fields of research.

Useful for both new and continuing teachers, this book examines post-compulsory education (PCE) from Adult and Further Education through to training in private and public industry and commerce. It explores key areas in PCE through topical discussion, practical exercises, theory, reading, analysis, information, and examples of student work.

Sows how students and their instructors misunderstand and ultimately fail one another, despite good intentions. This title reveals how the traditional college culture can actually pose obstacles to students' success, and suggests strategies for effectively explaining academic expectations.

Suitable for those studying or teaching the PTLLS (Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector) and DTLLS (Diploma of Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) qualifications, this title takes readers through various aspects of teaching and learning.

'Transition' has numerous everyday and conceptual meanings yet, while certain transitions are unsettling and difficult for some people, risk, challenge and even difficulty might also be important factors in successful transitions for others. This title evaluates insights about educational, life and work transitions from various fields of research.

Adult education takes on many forms, ranging from formal class-based learning to self-directed learning. Vocational education prepares learners for jobs that are based in manual or practical activities. Medical education refers to the education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner. This book reviews research on these topics.

A key text for those taking the CTLLS optional unit Equality and Diversity .

An accessible, friendly overview for trainee teachers of the key issues surrounding professionalism, values and ethics within the Learning and Skills sector.

The changing face of adult learning in the UK is the subject of this OU reader, reviewing the changes that have taken place and the extent to which inequality of opportunity still exists.

This collection of essays by respected authors in the field examines some of the issues arising from Adult learning and social division: A persistent pattern Volume : The full NIACE Survey on Adult Participation in Learning 2002. The essays draw on data published in volume one to provide commentary and perspectives on adults' engagement with learning in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales as ...

Explores lifelong learning in the context of development as it is used for low and middle income countries, particularly with reference to Africa and South Asia. This monograph includes references to African Renaissance texts on African philosophies and education traditions, and feminist theories on lifelong learning.

Drawing upon a variety of academic disciplines, this book explores some of the different means of understanding teaching and learning, both in and across contexts, the issues they raise and their implications for pedagogy and research. It examines the assumptions about context embedded within specific teaching and learning practices.

Adult learning and social division: a persistent pattern continues a series of surveys on adult participation in learning. Using responses of 5000 adults aged 17 and over in the UK, this report identifies key indicators of participation in learning as well as reporting on how adults spend their leisure time; what adults are learning about; their sources of information about learning, its location

Explores the fundamental aspects of teaching and learning, drawing on the theories and developments. This book covers topics such as communication; learning theories; planning and preparing; assessment for learning; and, questioning and explaining.