Teaching, Tutoring and Training in the Lifelong Learning Sector

Daines et al states that we must consider our:

‘Own attitudes towards and knowledge about the variety of people we teach. The way we speak and behave will say something about you, your perceptions and expectations of your students… As a tutor, you have a professional duty to behave in non—biased ways that are acceptable to all. This means recognising that every adult is of equal worth irrespective of ethnicity, gender, ability background or disposition, and working with each person to the best of your ability in order to further his/her achievements’ (2006:43).

My role is divided as a trainer and advisor and demands some changes in my behaviour when dealing with my learners. Even though, I still practice a professional mannerism with both roles. In the classroom I am governed by curriculum and try to follow the session plan as fully as possible whereas, when I am working with the same learner in my advisor role it is more laid back and open discussion where there are no set curriculum to cover. As a teacher I undoubtedly have a great deal of responsibility for the learning of my learners, they often look upon me as a role model and sometimes feel insecure and lack confidence that they are not capable to achieve. I conduct myself with respect for others and promote this behaviour to my learners. In addition, I present myself dressed in an appropriate manner and use appropriate language to promote professionalism depending on the learners and level of teaching, there are occasions where I may be asked to teach at other venues and establishment where a particular dress code is required. My focus is to build my learners self esteem and confidence as this to me is the main element that supports learners to achieve to their full poten...

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