Passing PTLLS Assessments

This book is very useful for students undertaking the PTLLS course and are new to academic study. -- Andrew Tofts * drupal *
Clear and detailed information. Very user friendly.
-- Angie Simms * drupal *
Excellent book that supports learners in achieving their qualifications -- Audrey Fairgrieve * drupal *
very valuable book to help with in the course criteria -- Emma Manchett * drupal *
Overall a very helpful book targetted at the new assignments. Helpful advice is given and students are encouraged to think through the practicalities of the underpinning theory as well as simply get through the qualification assessments. I feel it would be helpful to have this book and the companion volume "Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector" by the same author merged into a single coherent volume." -- Eric Sullivan * drupal *
A clear, easy to follow guide. -- Lynette Morris * drupal *
An excellent guide to getting through the PTLLS Assessments that is helpful to students and tutors alike. -- Mandy Turton * drupal *
My inspection copy is available to students in the classroom. As a result several of them have purchased copies to help them with their assignments. -- Maxine Levy * drupal *
Not a very useful book. It is better for learners at this level to read a wider range of books in order to write assignments. -- Miss Amanda Turner * drupal *
An essential guide for the vocational tutor embarking on an educational journey. -- Miss Antoinette Unsworth * drupal *
For candidates for whom study at this level is challenging...this book has been very useful as it is specific and links seamlessly to the course itself. -- Miss Catherine Mitchell * drupal *
Again another good, easy to read text that will help some of my less able students with the assignments and overall background reading. -- Miss Isabelle King * drupal *
A very useful guide to supplement the PTLLS book. Clear and logical to follow. -- Miss Wendy McCormick * drupal *
This book breaks down the learning outcomes and assessment criteria into easy bite size chunks to enable any learner to tackle the complexities of the new 4 Unit qualification. Essential for level 3 learners but also recommended for level 4. -- Mr Adrian Stanfield * drupal *
This was very useful to help plan the lessons, and I have reccommended it as suggested reading.
Thanks. -- Mr Alex Dunitz * drupal *
A useful guide for those returning to education or who are new to assignment writing. -- Mr Colin Woolley * drupal *
This book would supplement the teaching aspect of the PTLLS course delivered and offer a step by step guide and structure to pass the qualification. -- Mr Dale Munday * drupal *
This update to the PTLLS stable is an excellent support resource for those undertaking the PTLLS qualification. There are clear focus areas and this will greatly assist those who require some direction with completing their assignments. The prompts are relevant and will steer learners towards appropriate answers, whether at Level 3 or 4. A recommended read for those undertaking the qualification and also as a tutor resource. -- Mr Daniel Murphy * drupal *
Ann Gravells continues to provide superb guidance to new student teachers -- Mr Derrick Walker * drupal *
Excellent book for indicative content when delivering training. Will recommend to students who lack confidence in completing assigments -- Mr Gary Foulstone * drupal *
A clear guide containing good advice. -- Mr Paul Demetriou-Crane * drupal *
It′s a great re-write of an already good book that helps new educators get the essential aspects of their PTLLS assessment into scope. Great style and tone in the writing. -- Mr Paul McKillop * drupal *
Very useful to students taking their Ptlls course also in their understanding of assignment writing -- Mr Paul Reed * drupal *
Another good ′Ann Gravells′ book. Each of the qualification criteria is covered with suggestions of what needs to be done to achieve level three or level four. -- Mr Pete Jackson * drupal *
Good guide for any student on PTLLS. -- Mr Robert Hunter * drupal *
A good source of information for students considering teaching qualifications -- Mr Sean Flanagan * drupal *
Other similar books (esp by Susan Wallace) were more useful for PTLLS students -- Mr Steve Billcliffe * drupal *
Useful for practitioners who are delivering PTLLS. Has been used by established teachers and IQA staff to help with clarification of PTLLS learning outcomes and to provide guidance to learners -- Mr Sue Pylee * drupal *
Fab, fab, fab book - this is what I have been waiting for since introduction of new PTLLS course. Really helpful book, written at the correct level to help learners especially those who have been away from education for a long time. -- Mrs Alicia Hawkes * drupal *
This has proved to be a very useful text in assessing and verifying a PTLLS programme we delivered to colleagues within my organisation. It helped in establishing the standard and guided delivery and assessment. Gravells’ as usual shares her enthusiasm for the topic in clear and concise ways. Thoroughly recommended -- Mrs Cathryn O'Donovan * drupal *
The book has been written for the PTLLS course, therefore it would be useful if every student had a copy. The book gives an excellent ′walk through′ of the course for students to dip in and out as required.

The books have been recommended to the campuses libraries to purchase. -- Mrs Cheryl Hine * drupal *
Another great book for those wishing to undertake PTLLS. Would definitely recommend. -- Mrs Claire York * drupal *
This book is particularly useful for those learners who are truly ′preparing′ to teach and have little or no experience in the field of teaching. It provides some practical tips on how to tackle assignments with ideas on what they need to know and be aware of when starting out in the teaching profession. It also makes the task of submitting an assignment less daunting by breaking down the criteria into bite size chunks and tackling each individually. Good for someone with less experience and who has perhaps been out of the habit of writing academic pieces of work for some time. -- Mrs Dorothy Braidwood * drupal *
Updated for 12 credit PTTLS. Easy to read and dip into - useful for those completely new to teaching. -- Mrs Helen Handyside * drupal *
As a supplementary text for learners who require extra assistance to understand the requirements of the new PTLLS award, this will be recommended to my learners. -- Mrs Jane Berridge * drupal *
A very useful text, especially for those who are out of practice in writing for assessment. -- Mrs Jane Boothman * drupal *
This book is recommended to my PTLLS groups to help them plan their approach to assignments -- Mrs Jane Boothman * drupal *
Useful additional text. -- Mrs Jennie Loasby * drupal *
As always Gravells provides a course reader that students′ enjoy using. -- Mrs Jenny Hibbert * drupal *
This book provides a minimum benchmark to support learners in getting started on coursework. -- Mrs Karen Gray * drupal *
Some good pointers for students included. -- Mrs Kathleen Tate * drupal *
A useful resouce for Initial Teacher Trainers and their students -- Mrs Marilyn Hannan * drupal *
Excellent resource for learners on the PTLLS programme. Easy to read and gain vital information from. Will definitely recommend to learners. -- Mrs Pam Lavender * drupal *
An excellent book for any student completing the PTTLS Award. The book provides good advice on completing both written and practical assessments. The book also provides details on how these assessment outcomes match to the standards at both levels 3 and 4. Well recommended. -- Mrs Ruth Baxter * drupal *
This text clearly explains the assessment process. Throughout it links theory to levels and outcomes, clarifying understanding. -- Mrs Ruth McGrath * drupal *
Contains practical guidance to assist the novice adult learner -- Mrs Ruth McGrath * drupal *
Contains practical guidance to assist the novice adult learner -- Mrs Ruth McGrath * drupal *
Easy to read book that covers all the requirements for passing the qualification as well as encouraging the learner to explore/read further. -- Mrs Shirley Allen-Jackson * drupal *
It gives key advice on completing written and practical assessments. The book was particularly useful for learners who are new to teaching. -- Mrs Yvonne Blower * drupal *
A very useful reference book -- Ms Carole Smith * drupal *
This is a really helpful, practical guide.
Very easy for trainees to engage with - particularly those who are not ′academic′ - this is a really important point as som eof our more vocationally based trainees are oftne uncomfortable when engaging with theory. -- Ms Clare Winder * drupal *
The book is well structured and has a very useful introduction which informs you how to use the book and locate what you require.

In each chapter there is a brief introduction which helpfully sets out what the chapter includes and at the end of each chapter provides us with a summary and useful further reading and useful points of reference.

Each chapter includes sub headings which makes it easy to locate relevant information. The language used throughout the book is clear, easy to understand, jargon free, yet appropriate for the content of the book and the informaton to be conveyed to the reader.

Over all a useful point of reference for anyone undertaking the Ptlls assessment and recommended to any student embarking on the Ptlls assessments. -- Ms Eklaine Vatandoust * drupal *
This is a very useful update and contains some very useful information for students undertaking PTLLS. It is a book that I will encourage my students to buy as I think it will help them to focus on the role of the teacher in lifelong learning. It has a good layout and is very readable.
I think the Harvard referencing chapter is extremely useful and user friendly.
I would highly recommend this book for my tutors. -- Ms Su Illingworth * drupal *
I have recommended that my students who are starting the new City and Guilds Award still access/purchase this book as the content is still relevant. -- Ms Tanya Young * drupal *
A really accessible and helpful resource to support and guide trainees in successfully completing their PTLLS assignments. -- Sasha Pleasance * drupal *
An informative book with much guidance for teachers and learners. Appropriate information required to assist in the planning of the units and in completing the required information to pass the PTLLS standards. Have recommended this book as an essential handbook on the PTLLS. -- Sharon Bartlett * drupal *
Very useful for our level 4 students in need of a text that is accessible at their level. -- Sue Horder * drupal *