A presentation produced by me on the subject of negotiation with learners. This has been used on the DTLLS course.

1. David Gibbs

2. Aim

To discuss the elements involved in
negotiating with learners.

3. Objectives

 Analyse the Learner Journey in relation to
negotiation
 Identify initial assessment methods and
criteria for assessment
 List methods of negotiation
 State how goals and targets are negotiated

4. “Teachers in the lifelong learning sector
negotiate and record appropriate learning
goals and strategies with learners.” (LLUK,
2006, p11).

Lifelong Learning UK. (2006), New overarching professional standards for teachers,
tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning sector. London: LLUK.

5. The Learner Journey
Learners receive Initial
information about enquiries,
progression enrolment,
opportunities for Interview, initial
study and work assessment
Final review
records
achievement Setting goals
of targets and and targets
long term
goals
Teaching and
learning activities
Exam entries, are planned to
final portfolio meet learner
Goals and
etc Regular progress needs and their
targets are reset
reviews allow the qualification.
as a result of
learner and tutor
the Progress
to review
Review and any
progress and
changing
achievement
priorities

6. Initial Assessment - Methods


7. Initial Assessment - Methods

 Tests
 Questionnaires
 Interviews
 References
 Application forms
 Records of achievement
Petty, G. (2009), Teaching Today a Practical Guide. 4th edition. Cheltenham: Nelson
Thornes Limited

8. Initial Assessment - Criteria


9. Initial Assessment - Criteria

 Qualifications, skills
 Learner aspirations
 Learning styles
 Additional needs
 Qualifications gained (prior learning)
 Attitudes
Petty, G. (2009), Teaching Today a Practical Guide. 4th edition. Cheltenham: Nelson
Thornes Limited

10. Methods of Negotiation


11. Methods of Negotiation

 1 to 1
 Group discussion
 E-mail
 Telephone
 Web ie. Moodle
 Publications, newsletters

12. Negotiating Goals & Targets


13. Negotiating Goals & Targets

 ILP
 Progress reviews
 Resetting goals and targets
 Review of achievement
 Advice on progress

14. Objectives

 Analyse the Learner Journey in relation to
negotiation
 Identify initial assessment methodology and
criteria for assessment
 List methods of negotiation
 State how goals and targets are negotiated

15. “The teacher performing the full teacher
role will have a responsibility to negotiate
individual learning goals with learners.”
(LLUK, 2007, p12).

Lifelong Learning UK. (2007), Guidance on teacher roles and initial teaching
qualifications. Version 3. London: LLUK.

16. References

 Lifelong Learning UK. (2006), New overarching professional
standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the lifelong learning
sector. London: LLUK.
 Petty, G. (2009), Teaching Today a Practical Guide. 4th edition.
Cheltenham: Nelson Thornes Limited
 Lifelong Learning UK. (2007), Guidance on teacher roles and initial
teaching qualifications. Version 3. London: LLUK.

17. Bibliography

 Wilson, L. (2009), Practical Teaching: A Guide to PTLLS and
DTLLS. Andover: Cengage Learning EMEA
 Walkin, L. (1990), Teaching and Learning in Further and Adult
Education. Cheltenham: Stanley Thornes (Publishers) Limited
 Gravells, A. (2008), Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning
Sector. 3rd edition. Exeter: Learning Matters Limited
 Minton, D. (2005), Teaching Skills in Further and Adult Education.
3rd edition. London: Thomson Learning
 Wallace, S. (2007), Teaching, Tutoring and Training in the Lifelong
Learning Sector. 3rd edition. Exeter: Learning Matters Limited