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Teaching

Glossary of Terms
Teaching Term Definition

Action plan
A formal agreement between a tutor and learner setting out what will be
achieved with target dates
Aim General statement outlining what the trainer hopes to achieve during the
sessionor programme of training
Analyse Examining something in detail to discover meaning and/or essential features
Assessment Process of measuring the achievement of learners
Assessment Instrument chosen to assess a given outcome, eg written test, skillstests,
methods observation of learner performance, reports and questioning
Assessment Documents used to record the outcome of an assessment, eg an
records organisation pro forma or observation report
Assessor
The person making a decision as to a candidate’s competence
Administration Competence bringing about a response
Communication
The transfer of information, from one person to another, with the intention of
Ability to do something to a set agreed standard, normally measured by
undertaking an observable process or producing a final product
The number of hours allocated for programme delivery; including group
Contact hours
Continuous Professional Development
CPD tutorials and the delivery of the theory aspect of the assignments
CTLLS The acronym for the Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Describe Providing a detailed statement or account of something, eg a teacher’s
responsibilities in the teaching/training cycle
Demonstrate Showing learners the best way to undertake a task or develop a skill by
illustrating how it is done by actual performance
Discuss An exploration of issues in either speech or writing
DTLLS The acronym for the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector
Evaluation Gathering information to give a measure of the effectiveness of the training
that has been delivered
Lesson Plans Explain A reasoned account which justifies/clarifies an issue and/or points of an

issue
Written or oral information given to learners regarding their progress
Feedback
On-going assessment carried out throughout a programme of learning
Formative
assessment
Ground rules Agreed codes of behaviour between the teacher and the learner.
Usually agreed at the beginning of the programme eg non-use of mobile
phones
Group Learners being taught together (three or more)

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