The Award in Education and Training

The Award in Education and Training is an introductory teaching qualification for anyone who is currently teaching, or who would like to find out what it’s like to teach.



This core, comprehensive textbook:

*is easy to read for anyone new to teaching

*introduces teaching principles and practices

*has been fully updated to ensure the content is current

*includes helpful hints, and examples of documents used for teaching

*includes practical activities to help learners work towards the qualification and/or their job role

*is a key text for anyone working towards the Award or Certificate in Education and Training

*is cross-referenced to the 2024 Learning and Skills Teacher Occupational Standards



This second edition includes additional content for the Certificate in Education and Training to support those learners working towards it.



Ann Gravells has been teaching in the FE and skills sector since 1983. She is an experienced teacher educator and bestselling, well respected author. Ann holds a Masters in Educational Management, a PGCE, a Degree in Education, and a Medal of Excellence for teaching. She is a Fellow of the Society for Education and Training, and holds QTLS status.