This textbook supports the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training for those training to teach in the further education and skills sector. It covers all the mandatory units and has been carefully designed to be the essential guide to successfully achieving the qualification.

Chapter 1: Education and Training: The Teacher's Role and Responsibilities
Chapter 2: Planning for Teaching and Learning
Chapter 3: Choosing and Using Resources
Chapter 4: Assessing for Teaching and Learning
Chapter 5: Communication and Teaching Strategies
Chapter 6: Learning: Theory and Practice
Chapter 7: Managing Learners
Chapter 8: Professionalism and Continuing Professional Development
Chapter 9: Curriculum Development and Design
Chapter 10: The Wider Context of Professional Practice
Chapter 11: Successfully Completing Your Diploma in Education and Training

Jim Gould has over forty years of experience in teaching within the schools, Adult Education and Further Education sectors. He has managed Teacher Education departments in colleges in Surrey and Hampshire and although now semi-retired remains active in the delivery of Certificate in Education and BA (Hons) Education programmes at Farnborough College of Technology. Jim has extensive experience in curriculum development  and has acted in a consultancy role in a variety of validation events. He supports Blackpool Football Club.