Athena Training UK
Continuous Professional Development in Education
The Institute for Learning requires all tutors in government funded programmes undergo 30 hours of CPD annually
We have a variety of specialist courses to help you meet these targets; while expanding the knowledge of your students
Course |
Hours |
Course Aims |
Lesson Planning |
4 hrs
includes small break |
How to develop a lesson plan
Planning teaching strategies
To meet the needs of inspection and good practice
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Disability in Education
*See Below
Dont fall foul of the Law! |
4 hrs
includes small break |
Practical skills to support disabled students in education, what the tutor needs to know to enable the disabled student achieve their educational goals (Part 4 of The Disability Discrimination Act) and now covered by:
The Equality Act and Disability Equality Duty |
Equality and Diversity
(Education)
*See below
Don't fall foul of the Law! |
5 Hrs |
Raise awareness of legislation and Protected Characteristics. Covers diversity, prejudice, cultural awareness and stereotypes. Raise awareness on common disabling conditions and how to support disabled people in education, to meet training obligations and your duties under
The Equality Act and Disability Equality Duty |
Introduction to Communications Workshop |
3 Hrs |
Introduction to communication skills, covers: verbal skills; including paralanguage, active listening and counselling skills. Non verbal communications; including body language and presentation |
Communications Workshop |
6 Hrs |
Covers in greater depth communication skills including: verbal skills including paralanguage, cultural awareness; active listening and counselling skills. Non verbal communications, including body language and presentation |
Disability Awareness
*See below |
6 Hrs
(One day) |
Raise awareness of Disability Legislation; provide knowledge on common disabling conditions and practical skills to support disabled people and meet your obligations under The Disability Discrimination Act |
Managing Challenging Behaviour |
3 Hrs |
Raise awareness of the risks in the workplace and provide skills to divert aggression and recognise escalation
Meets your statutory duty of care
|
Methods of student assessment |
4 Hrs |
Covers various methods of assessment including
Formative, Summative, Continuous Assessment, Question and Answer, Multiple Choice, assessing psychomotor skills |
Student support and tutorials |
4 hrs |
Supporting students whilst in the classroom or on placement, communication skills and interview techniques |
Curriculum Development |
6 hrs |
Covers curriculum theory (inc. Taylor 's model) and design and development; schemes of work and the needs of end users |
| Health and Safety for Placement Officers |
12 Hrs (two days) |
To provide the knowledge and tools necessary for persons to open up and assess placements for safety and suitability for students in adult education |
* These courses are highly recommended for training providers seeking to run government funded courses as they demonstrate commitment to Government policies on equality and diversity.
Including courses funded by Jobcentre Plus or Learning and Skills Council
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