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 |
4 hrs
includes small break |
How to support students in education and meet the needs of part 4 of the Disability Discrimination Act |
Equality and Diversity
*See below |
3 Hrs |
Raise awareness of legislation, diversity, prejudice, cultural awareness and stereotypes and meet training obligations. |
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 |
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 |
* 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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