Assessment criteria 

1.1 Explain own role and responsibilities, and boundaries of

own role as a teacher.

1.2 Identify key aspects of relevant current legislative

requirements/codes of practice within a specific context.

1.3 Identify other points of referral available to meet the

potential needs of learners.

1.4 Identify issues of equality and diversity, and ways to

promote inclusion.

1.5 Explain the need for record keeping.

2.1 Identify and demonstrate relevant approaches to teaching

and learning in relation to the specialist area.

2.2 Explain ways to embed elements of functional skills in the

specialist area.

2.3 Justify the selection of teaching and learning approaches

for a specific session.

3.1 Plan a teaching and learning session which meets the

needs of individual learners.

3.2 Justify the selection of resources for a specific session.

4.1 Explain ways to establish ground rules with learners which

underpin appropriate behaviour and respect for others.

4.2 Use a range of appropriate and effective teaching and

learning approaches to engage and motivate learners.

4.3 Explain and demonstrate good practice in giving feedback.

4.4 Communicate appropriately and effectively with learners.

4.5 Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of own teaching.

5.1 Identify different assessment methods.

5.2 Evaluate the use of assessment methods in different

contexts, including references to initial assessment.

5.3 Explain the need for record keeping in relation to

assessment.