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further-education-teacher Occupational skill for the role 'further education teacher' (also: further education practitioner, further education lecturer, continuing education teacher, sixth form teacher, teacher of further education, sixth form tutor). Use when the user asks for typical further education teacher work such as: Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.; Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.; Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.

Further Education Teacher

Further education teachers organise and teach programmes designed specifically for adult learners. They impart a wide spectrum of subjects, ranging from academic areas such as mathematics and history, to trainings for personality development, technical expertise or practical courses like languages and ICT. They teach and support adults aspiring to broaden their knowledge and their personal and professional skills and/or to achieve further qualifications. Further education teachers consider the previous knowledge and the work and life experience of the learners. They individualize their teaching and involve the students in the planning and executing of their learning activities. Further education teachers design reasonable assignments and examinations suitable to their adult learners.

Core workflow

  1. Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs, abilities, and interests.
  2. Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
  3. Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
  4. Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  5. Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws or administrative policies.
  6. Prepare materials and classrooms for class activities.
  7. Establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to students.
  8. Conduct classes, workshops, and demonstrations to teach principles, techniques, or methods in subjects, such as basic English language skills, life skills, and workforce entry skills.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • adapt teaching to student's capabilities
  • adapt teaching to target group
  • adapt training to labour market
  • adult education
  • apply intercultural teaching strategies
  • apply teaching strategies
  • assess students
  • assessment processes
  • curriculum objectives
  • demonstrate when teaching
  • encourage students to acknowledge their achievements
  • give constructive feedback
  • guarantee students' safety
  • instructional strategies
  • learning difficulties

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6afe39e2-2674-45db-b05c-a6cab02fe25b), ONET 30.3 (25-3011.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*