Ann Gravells is a lecturer in teacher training at Bishop Burton College in East Yorkshire and a consultant to The University of Cambridges Institute of Continuing Education. She has been teaching since 1983.

She is an external quality assurer for the City & Guilds teacher education qualifications.

Ann holds a Masters in Educational Management, a PGCE, a Degree in Education, and a City & Guilds Medal of Excellence for teaching. Ann is a Fellow of the Institute for Learning and holds QTLS status.

Introduction
The Structure of the Book and How to Use It
The PTLLS Award
Qualifications and Credit Framework
Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Lifelong Learning Professional Teaching Standards
The Institute of Learning
Chapter 1: Teaching and learning
Roles and Responsibilities of a Teacher
Boundaries of Teaching
Record Keeping
Legislation and Codes of Practice
Chapter 2: Theories of Learning
The Teaching and Learning Environment
Learning Styles
Key Theories of Learning
Motivation
Chapter 3: Identifying Needs
Identifying Needs of the Organisation, Teachers and Students
Initial and Diagnostic Assessment
Potential Needs of Students and Points of Referral
Equality and Diversity
Inclusive Learning
Chapter 4: Planning and Learning
Schemes of Work and Session Plans
Differentiation
Resources
Literacy, Language and Numeracy
Information and Communcation Technology
Chapter 5: Facilitating Learning
Induction, Icebreakers and Ground Rules
Teaching and Learning Approaches
Communication, Behaviour and Respect
Working with Groups and Individuals
Safeguarding and Every Child Matters
Chapter 6: Assessing Learning
Planning for Assessment
Assessment Types
Assessment Methods
Making Decisions and Giving Feedback
Assessment Records
Chapter 7: Quality Assurance and Evaluation
Quality Assurance
Evaluation
Self-Reflection and Learning Journals
Continuing professional development
Progression
Chapter 8: Micro-Teaching
Planning
Preparing
Delivering
Evaluating
Appendices
Index