Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS) is the professional training given to the candidates to explore their skills in the field of teaching. The main benefits of gaining QTLS is that recently QTLS status is recognized as equally to the QTS for teaching in schools. Obtaining QTLS status will recognize the candidate as the professional […]
QTLS, which is referred to as Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status is a designation awarded to the teachers by the Education & Training Foundation (ETF) in the United Kingdom. SInce 2012, the teachers with the QTLS qualification is recognized to teach in Schools. Also, the candidates with the QTLS qualification who are members of […]
One of the most important roles in society is teaching. Individuals working in education are shaping young minds or training young adults to achieve their desired career. Unfortunately, the number of applicants for teaching training in the UK has fallen, this may be due to a lack of people wanting to peruse this career, or […]
As of 2012, the government declared that QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) and QTS (Qualifies Teacher Status) are equal, meaning people who own either one has the same opportunities when applying for job in the teaching and training sector. One advantage of this governmental change is not only the equality in the salary, but […]
1. Your Teaching Placement School Make sure your school placement for student teaching has been approved. Call your placement school to double check that all of the paperwork necessary has been completed. 2. Meet the Cooperating Teacher Once your student teaching placement is finalised, visit the school and meet your cooperating teacher. 3. Learn the […]
1. Use a quiet voice for redirecting behaviour. A quiet voice is way more effective than a loud one in the long run. What I mean by this is that while a loud voice might scare a student into doing what you want in the moment, you may completely lose their respect and/or ability to […]
LEARN EVERYONE’S NAME AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE Students feel good about their teaching assistant (TA) when he/she can fluently address them by their first names. They think that TAs who simply point and ask “what’s your name again?” for the 10th time . It does take some effort to learn everyone’s names, and you’ll have […]
1. You are there to learn Going into placement you have two what might seem like mutually exclusive goals. On one hand, you want to show what an awesome teacher you are to your Associate Teacher/School and get that elusive permanent teaching job. On the other, you are there to learn. Here’s my advice, stick […]
1. Use hand signals and other non-verbal communication Holding one hand in the air, and making eye contact with students is a great way to quiet the class and get their attention on you. It takes a while for students to get used to this as a routine. With younger students, try clapping your hands […]
If you are concluding your Diploma in Education which has replaced Diploma in Teaching in Lifelong Learning (DTLLS), then you need to be aware that the IFL is out and a new regime is in. The Foundation for Education and Training has resumed the responsibility of granting, through professional formation, your (QTLS).