Teaching and Training Vocational Learners

Steve Ingle i is a freelance consultant, chief examiner and associate lecturer at the University of Cumbria. He has over twelve years’ experience with Grade 1 providers across the FE and Skills Sector, holding a variety of teaching and management positions within further and higher education, sixth form and private training providers. Vicky Duckworth is Senior Lecture and MA co-ordinator (Post-Compulsory Education and Training) and Schools’ University Lead at Edge Hill University, UK.

• What is Vocational Education?The Changing LandscapeEngaging and Motivating Vocational LearnersEmployer EngagementPlanning Your Approach Experiential and Applied LearningVocational AssessmentObserving Vocational Learning The Practitioner VoiceAppendix 1 - Example of a Vocational Scheme of WorkAppendix 2 - Assessment Plan TemplateAppendix 3 - IRIS Reflection Template

This book should prove valuable to new and experienced teachers and trainers alike as it provides a useful update on the latest changes affecting the further education and skills landscape as well as practicable material to support educators in their daily practice. Chapters cover learner engagement strategies, enhancing your practice by working with employers, ideas for and support in planning your programmes, ideas and advice on making your vocational practice more experiential and active, multi-modal and multimedia approaches, assessment and the importance of reflection on practice.