Question 1

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Teaching & Education?

Accepted Answer

In your assignment, always justify your planning decisions with reference to teaching and learning theory (e.g., Bloom’s Taxonomy, Kolb’s cycle) and your group profile.

Question 2

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Teaching & Education? (2)

Accepted Answer

Practice writing learning outcomes that are SMART and use active verbs at different cognitive levels to demonstrate progression.

Question 3

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Teaching & Education? (3)

Accepted Answer

Use a reflective journal or commentary to explain how you would adapt your session plan if things go off-track—contingency planning is highly valued.

Question 4

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Teaching & Education? (4)

Accepted Answer

Show explicit links between your session plan and the assessment strategy of the qualification, and reference how you would give developmental feedback.

Question 5

What should I focus on for City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Teaching & Education? (5)

Accepted Answer

When planning your micro-teach, map each activity to a specific learning objective and state this explicitly in your session plan.

Question 6

What are common mistakes in City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Teaching & Education?

Accepted Answer

Confusing the session aim (broad, overarching intention) with specific, measurable learning outcomes, leading to vague or unassessable objectives.

Question 7

What are common mistakes in City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Teaching & Education? (2)

Accepted Answer

Failing to consider learner diversity: assuming a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach without planning extensions for advanced learners or support for those with additional needs.

Question 8

What are common mistakes in City and Guilds of London Institute QCF Teaching & Education? (3)

Accepted Answer

Overplanning content for the allocated time, resulting in rushed delivery and missed assessment opportunities, or conversely, providing insufficient challenge.

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