Award in Education and Training Level 3Unit 1 Understanding Roles, Responsibilities and Relationships in Education and TrainingUnit PurposeThe purpose of this unit is to enable you to understand the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training.To achieve this unit you will need to understand the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training and the relationships between teachers and other professionals in this environment. You will also have to show that you understand ways of maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment. Whether or not you are already in a teaching role; it is recommended that you carry out research into the specialist area that you wish to teach in and where possible relate your answers to your chosen area.You will do this by explaining:•the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training•ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment•the relationships between teachers and other professionals in education and training.What you need to do to complete this unitBy providing full and detailed answers to each task you will meet the assessment requirements for this unitSpecific requirementsYou may be assessed in any teaching and learning environment and/or use research on which to base your responses. However, all responses should be supported by referring to educational theory or theorists wherever possible.
AssessmentYour tutor will assess the module and provide you with feedback on your progress and achievements, any areas that you need to develop to will also be identified.Once you have completed all of the tasks your tutor will ‘sign-off’ this unit, you will then be able to commence the next unit.OutcomeThe evidence must show that the learner is able to:1.
1 Explain the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training1.2 Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities1.3 Explain ways to promote equality and value diversity1.4 Explain why it is important to identify and meet individual learner needs2.1 Explain ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment2.2 Explain why it is important to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others3.1 Explain how the teaching role involves working with other professionals3.
2 Explain the boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles3.3 Describe points of referral to meet the individual needs of learnersTasksTask 1Think of your current or chosen teaching role, in an educational or training setting, in order to answer the following: (Outcomes 1.1, 1.2)Explain the roles and responsibilities of teaching or training staff working within education and training; think about this in relation to the teaching cycle.Summarise the key aspects of legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer in your specialist area, this should include equality and diversity, health and safety and data protection. Summarise the key aspects of codes of practice relevant to a teacher/trainer in your specialist area.Please provide an explanation the of roles and responsibilities of teaching or training staff working within education and training I am tutor for Watercolour for Beginners course.
It is Lifelong Learning program run by Council of the Isles of Scilly. Most of students in my course have never had any practice with drawing or painting, so they are quite confident in saying they cannot paint at all. My main role as a teacher is to convince learners they can paint, be more confident about medium, less self judging, I have to deliver subject in interesting manner, engage learners and keep them motivated and eager to learn more.
My responsibilities: deliver subject, make sure learners fell confortable and safe strictly following safeguarding requirements, protect the interests of all learners and respect the trust, carry out administrative requirements, complying with relevant regulatory requirements, legislation, follow Council of the Isles of Silly policies and procedures, and codes of practice and record learners progress. List the key aspects of legislative and regulatory requirements relevant to the roles and responsibilities of a teacher/trainer in your specialist area; this should include equality and diversity, health and safety and data protection. As a teacher I need to understand my own roles and responsibilities, with a necessity to understand aspects of legislation, regulation and codes of practice. The health and Safety Act, Specific to Adult teaching codes of practice that are more relevant to Lifelong Learning course are: Copyright Designs and Patents Act – Data Protection Act – Equality Act – health and safety, a tutor / student contract, an appeals / complaints policyThe Council of the Isles of Scilly usually determines code of practice in the sector I work within. Those are set of rules which outlines how any person who is representing Council are expected to conduct themselves. What codes of practice are relevant to teachers/trainers in your specialist area?professional integrity 2. respect 3.
reasonable care 4. professional practice 5. Responsibilityacceptable use of information technology • behaviour • code of conduct • conflict of interest Task 2Complete the table below by explaining: (outcomes 1.3, 1.
4)At least three ways to promote equality and diversity in a teaching and learning environment.Why you think it is important to identify and meet individual learner needsWays to promote equality & diversityWhen teaching and training, you should always ensure you: • are non-judgemental • challenge any direct or indirect discrimination, stereotyping, prejudice, harassment, bullying and Why it is important to meet individual needs?To meet individual need is highly important so every learner feels welcome and confortable Task 3You have been asked to give a presentation on how to maintain and safe and supportive teaching environment. Please write detailed notes, below, explaining the following: (Outcomes 2.1 & 2.2)Ways in which you can maintain a safe and supportive learning environment including:Safe physical environment, e.g. appropriate venue, health and safety, accessibilitySupportive, e.
g. managing structured learning environment, individual support, encouraging individual and pair working, group activities, negotiating ground rulesWhy it is important to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others, includingEstablishing standards, e.g. policies and procedures, zero tolerance for bullying, valuing of individual, modelling of desired behavioursStudent responsibility, e.g.
student and group contracts, peer working, inclusionTask 4In a teaching or training role you will be involved with other professionals; these may be internal or external parties. Please give examples of these professionals discussing why you need to work with them. Then explain the boundaries between the teaching or training role in your specialist area and other professional roles. Where else can you refer students when they need help that is beyond the boundaries of your teaching/training role? (Outcomes 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)Describe professionals that you need to work with and why:Summarise the boundaries between the teaching or training role and other professional roles:Explain where you can refer students that need additional support and what support can be offered:Internal External
