May 2012 - have now achieved QTLS status :-)
What did I do to achieve? Well, I did a two year DTLLS course (Diploma for Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) at the institution I work at. This involved the usual essay / assignment writing and also 150 hours teaching (approximately 3 hours per week). I taught information literacy and was also involved in team teaching IT. QTLS required a webfolio, which included links to 'evidence' in the form of Schemes of Work, lesson plans, resources, reflections etc.
What are the advantages? Well, I'm now part of a team of subject librarians who run information literacy sessions. A teaching qualification has enabled me to develop learner-centred training in line with best practice, utilise a range of resources (including SMARTboards) and reflect and revise the sessions appropriately.
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