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Study Skills for PTLLS

Second Edition


June 2012 | 168 pages | Learning Matters

The PTLLS qualification has since been replaced with the Award in Education and Training (with a text book of the same name). However, the text in this book will help you to:
*make the most of your taught sessions and self study time by examining effective note taking, group activities, research and resource evaluation;
*succeed in your practical sessions;
*prepare for assignments and use academic writing and referencing.
Please note: The qualifications and standards mentioned in the book have since been updated.

 
Preparing for Your PTLLS Award
Meeting the Lifelong Learning Professional Teaching Standards

 
Becoming an Expert Student

 
 
Taught Sessions
Getting the Most from Taught Sessions

 
Effective Note-taking

 
Keeping Notes and Information Safely

 
Making the Most of Group Activities

 
 
Self-Study
Researching Using Different Media

 
Choosing and Evaluating Texts and Other Resources

 
Reading Texts Activitely and Critically

 
 
Reflective Practice and Reflective Learning Journal Writing
Reflecting on Learning

 
The Reflective Cycle

 
Writing Reflective Learning Journal Entries

 
 
Referencing your PTLLS Work
Avoiding Plagiarism

 
Using and Setting out Quotations and Citations in your Text

 
Setting Out References in Your Reference List and Bibliography

 
 
Presenting Your PTLLS Work
Prsenting your Work in Writing

 
Presenting Your Work Practice

 
 
Moving Forward
Transferable Skills

 
Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector

 
Lifelong Learning

 
 
Appendices
Appendix 1- PTLLS Written Assessments: Guidance

 
Appendix 2 - Answers to Harvard Referencing Activity

 
Appendix 3 - Answers to Terminology Word Search

 
Appendix 4 - SMOG Readability Calculator

 
Appendix 5 - Useful Books and Websites

 
 
Index

Book is easy to follow, providing clear guidance and tips that students find useful. Students commented on how they have found it 'brilliant' and keep it alongside them as they study/write.

Dr Linda Withey
Early Years Dept, Hopwood Hall College
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Very appropriate for PTLLS students.

Dr Seidu Salifu
Teacher Training, NESCOT
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excellent

Emma Manchett
Teacher Education & Prof Development, West Anglia College
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I lent candidates this book to trial and the feedback was good. They said it was easy to read, not too academic and particularly like the 'presenting your work' section starting on page 105, as it helped them focus on the writing process. Many candidates are not confident with grammar and spelling and the examples of conjunctions etc. were really useful.

Miss Catherine Mitchell
Education Department (Trinity Road), Bradford College
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Many students want to expand on their qualifications the PLTS book is great for giving insight into the PLTS. those students that wish to develop further said they would buy this book to guide them.

Miss Naomi Whale
childcare, City of Bath College
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A good choice for those learners needing further support.

Mr Adrian Stanfield
Basford Hall College, New College Nottingham
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The book is a good support tool for those returning to study, whether PTLLS or an alternative qualification as there are many useful hints and tips. The content is delivered in a supportive manner that sets the standards of what to expect at this level of study. The chapter regarding reflective journal writing will benefit any learner undertaking the course as this is often a difficult concept to master.

Mr Daniel Murphy
Qualifications Department, Servisair Training Centre
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This further engaging read is really worth recommending to students who have no recent or little study and research experience to support their learning and progression. It will help ignite sound study skills and writing compilations.

Mr Donald Moyse
Teacher Education Department, Northbrook College Sussex
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This is a well written book for my PTLLS learners it covers all the mandatory units and it is more than excellent read. The level of english is adequate for those undertaking the course and it has been a very indispensable resource. Would definitely recommend it as an essential read.

Mr FRED ABEKA
Adult education, London Guildhall College
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An excellent and appropriate read for ant Ptlls student. It is also really good for students returning to education after a long time away.

Mr Paul Reed
Teaching, Learning and Standards, Riverside College Halton
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