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Learning at the Lifelong Learning Service
Because of the vast experience of adults in all aspects of their lives, we have developed a culture that supports a facilitative approach to learning.
Selection of relevant teaching strategies will be the responsibility of each member of the tutorial staff. However, all teaching and training methods used will aim to utilise the experience and opinions of adult learners. The tutors provide opportunities for collaborative working in pairs and small groups where learners can explore and develop ideas.
The overall aim of the Business Services Team is to create a context for learning that specifically meets the needs of adult learners. In order to achieve our aim, learners will be encouraged to:
- Develop their communication skills by responding to points or issues individually or by working in groups.
- Develop their problem solving skills through group activities, role play and case studies.
- Identify opportunities to apply learning. Reflect on the learning and its application.
Some programmes will engage the learner in open learning. During this period, learners will engage in local open learning activities and through various forms of communication including telephone and e-mail contact.
Groups of learners following this mode of study will be encouraged to meet periodically. This will help individual motivation and enhance the adult and group philosophy that we at the Lifelong Learning Service promote. Moreover, we hope that learners enjoy their learning experience at the Lifelong Learning Service and will emerge from their studies with a greater knowledge of their subject area and the process of learning itself.
In order to promote and develop this learner centred philosophy we expect you to
- Attend the scheduled training and support sessions
- Be punctual for training sessions and appointments
- Meet agreed deadlines or promptly inform the Programme Team when this is not possible
- Take responsibility for your own learning
- Complete the programme of learning/assessment
- Complete appropriate Awarding Body and Lifelong Learning Service documentation
- Take responsibility for the funding of the programme of learning/assessment
- Complete any assignments, projects or portfolio evidence against agreed targets
- Put extra effort into self-development
- Inform the Programme Team of any difficulties or problems as soon as they arise
- Provide appropriate stationery/ resources to complete the programme of learning and assessment
- Present work which is clear, specific, legible and appropriate for the level of award
- Keep portfolios/ projects/ assignments available for us to recall for a minimum of three years after finishing the programme.
And we will ensure that we:
- Encourage and give guidance to you
- Keep you informed and focused on making progress • Give constructive feedback at every opportunity
- Be as flexible as resources allow, in administering the programme
- Arrange training sessions to be as convenient as possible
- Organise training sessions in line with the knowledge and understanding outlined in the course syllabus or national standards
- Arrange appropriate staff to deliver the programmes
- Produce good quality training programmes
- Develop positive working relationships with others who may be affected by the completion of the programme of learning/ assessment
- Protect and secure all confidential information from unauthorised access
- Keep information up to date and accurate
- Provide free access to relevant information
- Complete all appropriate Awarding Body and Lifelong Learning Service documentation
- Meet agreed deadlines or inform you promptly when this is not possible
- Be punctual for Training Sessions and appointments
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