Achieving your Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills)

Ann has been teaching, assessing and quality assuring in the FE and skills sector since 1983. Ann holds a Masters in Educational Management, a PGCE, a Degree in Education, and a Medal of Excellence for teaching. She is a Fellow of the Society for Education and Training, and holds QTLS status. Ann has been writing textbooks since 2006 which are mainly based on her own experiences as a teacher, and the subsequent education of trainee teachers. She aims to write in plain English to help anyone with their role. She creates resources for teachers and learners such as PowerPoints and handouts for the assessment, quality assurance, and teacher training qualifications which are available via her website. Ann has also worked for several awarding organisations producing qualification guidance, policies and procedures, training new staff, and carrying out the external quality assurance of teaching, assessment and quality assurance qualifications.Ann is the author of the following text books:·       *The Award in Education and Training (2025)*Principles and Practices of Teaching and Training (2021)   *Principles and Practices of Quality Assurance (2016)*Achieving your Assessment and Quality Assurance Units (TAQA) (2014)    *Passing Assessments for the Award in Education and Training (2013)*Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (2012)    *Passing PTLLS Assessments (2012)*What is Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector? (2012)    *Delivering Employability Skills in the Lifelong Learning Sector (2010)   *Delivering Adult Learning (2006)She is co-author of: *Achieving your Diploma in Teaching (FE & Skills) (2024)     *The Best Vocational Trainer’s Guide (2015)*The Certificate in Education and Training (2014)*Passing Assessments for the Certificate in Education and Training (2014)*Equality and Diversity in the Lifelong Learning Sector (2012)*Planning and Enabling Learning in the Lifelong Learning Sector (2010)*Passing CTLLS Assessments (2010)She has edited:·        *50 Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Approaches (2021)     *50 Assessment Approaches (2020)*50 Teaching and Learning Approaches (2019)*Achieving QTLS Status (2018)*Study Skills for PTLLS (2012) Gavin Lumsden has been teaching in the FE and Skills sector since 2007 and is an inspiring figure in the field of education, specialising in coaching. As the Director of Education at Essential Teaching UK, he brings a wealth of experience and passion to the realm of teaching. Gavin holds a Degree in Education and a Certificate in Education. He is a Member of the Society for Education and Training, and holds QTLS status. He is an active member of the SET Practitioner Advisory Group, and speaks at conferences and events.

I found this new book incredibly useful. It breaks down complex teaching theories and makes them easy to apply in real classroom settings. What I loved most were the practical activities and real-life examples that helped me grasp the concepts quickly. It covers everything from curriculum development to assessment techniques, and I think it’s a fantastic resource for both new and experienced teachers looking to improve their practice.

• Chapter 1: Teaching in the Further Education and Skills sectorChapter 2: Embedding your subject within your teaching roleChapter 3: Nurturing learner dynamicsChapter 4: Developing effective teaching and learning strategiesChapter 5: Fostering inclusive learning through resourcesChapter 6 Embracing digital and online technologiesChapter 7: Excelling when assessing learningChapter 8: Succeeding with professional pedagogical practicesChapter 9: Evaluating and improving professional practice