Working in FE

Questioning is one of the most important skills in teaching, but there is evidence to suggest that learners at all levels find many teachers are poor users of questions. Research suggests that teachers ask up to 400 questions every day but only about 8% of these could be classed as…>

Learning styles of various kinds have been prevalent in education for more than twenty years. The most widely used is VAKT (Visual; Auditory; Kinaesthetic; Tactile). One of the main attractions of learning styles is that they offer a ‘magic key’ to unlock the mysteries of each individual’s learning, thus allowing…>

Whether you have a home-based working arrangement or a hybrid one, our working-from-home tips and tools will help you make the most of your time at home. 1. Make the most of the available technology Technology is a crucial resource which can dramatically enhance the learning and support students receive…>

If you are currently training to be a Further Education teacher or already working in the sector, you may think your career will be confined to FE or Sixth Form colleges. However, Further and Adult education is one of the broadest and most versatile sectors for practitioners and learners alike….>

Marking comprises a significant part of teachers’ workload. It is an inevitable part of the work we do, but it is an important one. However, its importance is only realised if the purpose of the work being marked is clear to both teachers and students. The biggest issue with marking is that…>

Becoming a college teacher can be exciting and worthwhile as you will gradually become equipped with a vast amount of knowledge and skills. College, or further education teachers teach a variety of subjects to learners aged sixteen and over. They also provide work-related education to students aged fourteen to sixteen….>