A Guide to the Diploma in Teaching and Related Qualifications – Level 5 and beyond

This one-stop resource for trainee teachers within the Further Education and Skills Sector (FES) incorporates all the core requirements of the new Diploma in Teaching (DiT) for FES.Also, fully linked to the occupational and professional standards developed for the FE teaching landscape. This book provides both new and existing teachers with information and support for a career in the sector, as it is fully aligned with the latest government requirements.It emphasises what it means to be a teacher, the centrality of the learner, and the need for teaching to be less about the process and more about the personal. Content delves into a greater focus on subject-based pedagogy and on placements, as well as in-depth coverage of topics related to SEND, digital and online pedagogies, planning teaching and learning and the final assessment/viva. For readers to engage in critical reflection and apply knowledge to practice, the text is packed with critical thinking tasks at level 5 and extension t