January 23, 2018
Technology in the Classroom – Nearpod
We live in a time and age when most people seem to be glued to their devices. The truth is that we cannot get away from technology, which seems to be infiltrating every aspect of our lives. It is no wonder then, that teachers are nowadays expected to adapt their approach to the new digital […]
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November 6, 2017
How to Gain Confidence in Teaching
The long-awaited moment has arrived. You enter the classroom, everyone’s eyes are on you, and suddenly, a bright spotlight tracks you around the room. You stand there, unable to move, your mouth as dry as a desert, articulating incomprehensible sounds that soon appear distant and distorted. You start feeling dizzy, and the colour of your […]
Read more October 4, 2017
A Day in the Life of a Teacher Trainer
One of the best things about being a teacher trainer here at Carlton Training is that I get to go and visit our candidates in their workplaces to observe and monitor them teaching their own pupils and candidates. Everybody on the Level 4 CET and Level 5 DET courses has to carry out a certain […]
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September 25, 2017
7 Tips for Effective Lesson Planning
Imagine being the captain of a cruise ship in the middle of the ocean. You know the name of the idyllic island you must reach, and your responsibility is to ensure the passengers arrive safely and have a good time there. A teacher is like a captain: they must use ‘navigation tools’ and develop excellent […]
Read more August 2, 2017
Your Career in Teaching
Teaching is rightly considered an attractive career and a respected profession, there are various ways to start your career in teaching.
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June 15, 2017
AET training and Toolbox Talks
Are you faced with the task of preparing a toolbox talk safety meeting? Dreading the experience, not knowing where to start or how? One of our courses at Carlton Training teaches you exactly how to tackle that problem. If you complete the Level 3 Award in Education and Training with us, you will have the necessary skills […]
Read more May 16, 2017
Will Qualifications Help Me Get a Better Job?
Are you looking to take the next step in your career or even looking to change your career path? If you’re thinking about taking the next step and getting yourself a qualification, read this article.
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May 10, 2017
Why your Company needs to Invest in Workplace Instructors
Workplace instructors are important for in-house training and are a cost-effective way to enhance the skill set of your employees. However, in any workplace, it is often difficult to justify to the directors, the accounts dept., or anybody else with their fingers on the purse strings to secure funding for further education and training. Your directors […]
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July 22, 2016
How to Pass your AET Course
To pass your AET course, you don’t need to be academically minded – the course is more about practical skills than heavy study. What really helps is staying focused, putting in the work, and taking tips from those who’ve done it before. A bit of keenness can also make a difference. How long is the […]
Read more April 7, 2016
Do I need to gain the Level 3 Award in Education and Training in order to start teaching?
With a number of different relevant qualifications available, it’s often difficult to work out where to start. This difficulty is often most apparent if you are looking to get into teaching or training as a change from your current career. Although gaining the basic Level 3 qualification is a popular and logical choice, it’s not […]
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