John Dickinson & Jane Wood 
Quality Assurance and Evaluation in the Lifelong Learning Sector 

All trainee teachers working towards ATLS or QTLS are accountable for the quality of their work, the delivery of their lessons and the success of their students. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the sector′s challenging quality agenda and focuses on the reality of teaching and managing under pressure. It begins by asking what is meant by ′quality′, and goes on to give guidance on delivering quality lessons and coping with inspections. Professional issues such as accountability and team working are covered in a practical, accessible way. Throughout, case studies provide insights into everyday challenges faced by trainee teachers.

Table of Content

Concepts of quality

Delivering quality in the classroom

External inspection

Internal inspection

Assessment: moderation and verification

Listening to learners and evaluating the learners′ experience

Culture, ethos and values

Professionalism and accountability

Working in teams

Putting it all together

About the author

Jane Wood is Course leader for Professional Development in Post-Compulsory Education and Training. She has twenty years experience of teaching vocational courses in Further Education Colleges and has recently worked as curriculum quality manager responsible for raising standards of teaching and learning, and conducting professional observations. Further to this she has managed successful teacher education provision prior to her move to the university.