期刊名称：Teaching in Lifelong Learning: A Journal to Inform and Improve Practice
印刷版ISSN：2040-0993
电子版ISSN：2049-4181
出版年度：2009
卷号：1
期号：2
页码：1-6
DOI：10.5920/till.2009.1235
出版社：University of Huddersfield Press
摘要：Workforce development in Skills for Life (SfL) has taken on a greater significance since new overarching professional standards for teachers, tutors and trainers in the Lifelong Learning Sector (LLS) were introduced through Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) in September 2007. This article explores the implementation of these reforms from the viewpoint of Adult Numeracy Subject Specialist teachers. A particular consideration throughout is the extent to which the Level 4 Numeracy Subject Specialist qualification offered is suitable preparation for teaching on SfL numeracy programmes at all levels, and whether the newly introduced Level 5 Diploma is a fitting replacement. Data for this article was gathered through discussions with local SfL practitioners of varying experience and expertise. They were asked to share their views on how they entered the sector and the suitability of the training they received. The discussions provided an interesting and rich dialogue and offer a perspective on the work done by the government in trying to professionalise the workforce from several different viewpoints.
关键词：Skills for Life; Numeracy; Teacher Education; Professionalising the Workforce; Continuing Professional Development.
