Comments on: Do I want to teach NVQ? Teetering on the edge… http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/ Informal learning, Internet technology and Action Research Wed, 21 Dec 2011 11:20:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Linda Hartley http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-11270 Linda Hartley Sun, 05 Dec 2010 13:32:05 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-11270 Hi Paul, It's a while since I did my PTTLS now and I'm having to think about doing DTTLS next year if I'm to carry on teaching. I think the PTTLS course varies massively depending on your tutor & the set up at your college. I know a few people who have found it useful but they really are the minority. I think the bigger question may be whether it is worth the investment of time,money, energy and resources to do <strong>any</strong> adult education qualifications in the current climate of cuts. Hi Paul,
It’s a while since I did my PTTLS now and I’m having to think about doing DTTLS next year if I’m to carry on teaching. I think the PTTLS course varies massively depending on your tutor & the set up at your college. I know a few people who have found it useful but they really are the minority.
I think the bigger question may be whether it is worth the investment of time,money, energy and resources to do any adult education qualifications in the current climate of cuts.

]]> By: Paul Smith http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-11266 Paul Smith Sun, 05 Dec 2010 05:05:42 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-11266 I am currently studying PTLLS and I hate it. The essay type questions give you the impression that you can answer them from your own experience and knowledge, this however is not the case, and instead I had to sit through three days of mundane drivel then rewrite all the essays so that they included some of the elements from the course. Additionally there is a huge pile of additional paperwork to create and organise. My instructor was uninspiring, poorly prepared and critical of some of the students. This hasn't been a pleasant experience and I definitely don't recommend it to anyone else. I am currently studying PTLLS and I hate it. The essay type questions give you the impression that you can answer them from your own experience and knowledge, this however is not the case, and instead I had to sit through three days of mundane drivel then rewrite all the essays so that they included some of the elements from the course. Additionally there is a huge pile of additional paperwork to create and organise. My instructor was uninspiring, poorly prepared and critical of some of the students. This hasn’t been a pleasant experience and I definitely don’t recommend it to anyone else.

]]> By: christine quirk http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6871 christine quirk Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:32:33 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6871 You're doing the right thing doing the PTLLS. I've just completed mine and now need to choose between doing a CertEd with a view of teaching children or doing the DTLLS for teaching adults. Perhaps someone in the NHS, for instance, might be interested in either employing you to deliver training for their new staff or alternatively, you might like to sell them your course. I would envisage it could be worth a few thousand £'s,if you were to sell it. Don't talk money though, see what they're prepared to offer. You’re doing the right thing doing the PTLLS. I’ve just completed mine and now need to choose between doing a CertEd with a view of teaching children or doing the DTLLS for teaching adults. Perhaps someone in the NHS, for instance, might be interested in either employing you to deliver training for their new staff or alternatively, you might like to sell them your course. I would envisage it could be worth a few thousand £’s,if you were to sell it. Don’t talk money though, see what they’re prepared to offer.

]]> By: Anj http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6804 Anj Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:10:50 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6804 Hi, i am hopeing someone will be able to direct me the right way to go. I have designed my own Care Assistants and taught it to pupils. I have worked in care for 24 years managing sheltered schemes,mother and baby units homeless projects etc. I would like to teach the Health and Social care course but not sure where to go. I am in the process of completing my PTTLS 7303 course can someone advise me and point me in the right direction Hi, i am hopeing someone will be able to direct me the right way to go. I have designed my own Care Assistants and taught it to pupils. I have worked in care for 24 years managing sheltered schemes,mother and baby units homeless projects etc. I would like to teach the Health and Social care course but not sure where to go. I am in the process of completing my PTTLS 7303 course can someone advise me and point me in the right direction

]]> By: Linda http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6490 Linda Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:43:11 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6490 Hi, I usually just delete comments that are made with key words rather than someone's name but I had a look at your site and it does have some useful stuff so I've just de-linked it. I've left the link to your NVQ Health and Social Care site in the comment. Although PTTLS is a starting point it was my NVQ Assessor training I was trying to decide about. Actually PTLLS would have been OK I think if I'd had a better informed tutor! In the end I decided not to go ahead with NVQ assessor qualification. I only teach 1 day a week as I work on other things the rest of the time. I can earn more per hour lecturing than assessing and I don't have to attend in school observations. I'm still concerned that NVQ2 really doesn't prepare people to be effective teaching assistants. It's all about jumping through hoops and getting the right paper work signed by the right people. It's about proving competencies that the new TA doesn't really have yet so it might be fudged. For example is perfectly possible to pass NVQ2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and yet not be able to spell all the words on the high frequency word list! Hi, I usually just delete comments that are made with key words rather than someone’s name but I had a look at your site and it does have some useful stuff so I’ve just de-linked it. I’ve left the link to your NVQ Health and Social Care site in the comment.
Although PTTLS is a starting point it was my NVQ Assessor training I was trying to decide about. Actually PTLLS would have been OK I think if I’d had a better informed tutor!
In the end I decided not to go ahead with NVQ assessor qualification. I only teach 1 day a week as I work on other things the rest of the time. I can earn more per hour lecturing than assessing and I don’t have to attend in school observations.
I’m still concerned that NVQ2 really doesn’t prepare people to be effective teaching assistants. It’s all about jumping through hoops and getting the right paper work signed by the right people. It’s about proving competencies that the new TA doesn’t really have yet so it might be fudged.
For example is perfectly possible to pass NVQ2 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools and yet not be able to spell all the words on the high frequency word list!

]]> By: NVQ Qualifications Made Simple http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6489 NVQ Qualifications Made Simple Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:12:04 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6489 Hello, i'm really fascinated my the content of your blog and the thread of discussion. NVQ qualification is very useful, it demonstrates someone competence at the job he/she does. To be an NVQ Assessor opens more income opportunities to anyone but it will be essential for such a person to have a teaching training which is where PTTLS 7303 comes in. It provides a 'stepping stone' to teaching in the lifelong learning sector. If there is anyone struggling or having challenges in any NVQ courses, A1 award, V1 awards or PTTLS, you can visit our website at http://www.nvqmadesimple.com to get useful articles and resources that will help to complete this qualifications easily. Free online support is available too where every question is answered promptly. Hello, i’m really fascinated my the content of your blog and the thread of discussion. NVQ qualification is very useful, it demonstrates someone competence at the job he/she does. To be an NVQ Assessor opens more income opportunities to anyone but it will be essential for such a person to have a teaching training which is where PTTLS 7303 comes in. It provides a ‘stepping stone’ to teaching in the lifelong learning sector. If there is anyone struggling or having challenges in any NVQ courses, A1 award, V1 awards or PTTLS, you can visit our website at http://www.nvqmadesimple.com to get useful articles and resources that will help to complete this qualifications easily. Free online support is available too where every question is answered promptly.

]]> By: Linda http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6323 Linda Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:51:09 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6323 Hi, no it's not just you! I decided against teaching it in the end but many other FE qualifications are going the same way. NCFE level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning was really no better last year, with tons of paperwork and grids that the students simply found overwhelming. This year I'm doing 10 week entry level pre NVQ2 courses. The idea is they've learned the portfolio building skills on my course before they get to the real thing. There's less paperwork and prep but less focus too. Hi, no it’s not just you! I decided against teaching it in the end but many other FE qualifications are going the same way. NCFE level 2 Supporting Teaching and Learning was really no better last year, with tons of paperwork and grids that the students simply found overwhelming. This year I’m doing 10 week entry level pre NVQ2 courses. The idea is they’ve learned the portfolio building skills on my course before they get to the real thing. There’s less paperwork and prep but less focus too.

]]> By: millie http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6319 millie Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:46:30 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-6319 I thought it was just me, i am doing a level 3 in supporting teaching and learning in schools as I am an x school teacher. the paper work seems horrendous and the assessment tricky to understand and fully explain if its your first time! wheres the help. I thought it was just me, i am doing a level 3 in supporting teaching and learning in schools as I am an x school teacher. the paper work seems horrendous and the assessment tricky to understand and fully explain if its your first time!

wheres the help.

]]> By: Linda http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-3601 Linda Sat, 06 Dec 2008 19:41:41 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-3601 Hi Helen Sorry you are not enjoying the course. I loathed it! I haven't found any examples of students work for PTLLS online and it's not for lack of trying. I'm not a good choice to help as I'm still struggling with it too. Have you talked to your lecturer? Do you have access to smartscreen? Hi Helen
Sorry you are not enjoying the course. I loathed it! I haven’t found any examples of students work for PTLLS online and it’s not for lack of trying. I’m not a good choice to help as I’m still struggling with it too. Have you talked to your lecturer? Do you have access to smartscreen?

]]> By: helen howard http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-3597 helen howard Sat, 06 Dec 2008 13:37:26 +0000 http://distributedresearch.net/Linda/2008-07-20/do-i-want-to-teach-nvq-teetering-on-the-edge/#comment-3597 Hi Iv started the 7303 course and hate it!! is there any way i can look at students passed work as i am clue less and need some help thank you Hi
Iv started the 7303 course and hate it!! is there any way i can look at students passed work as i am clue less and need some help

thank you

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