Concept of Professionalism and Dual Professionalism : Report

WIDER PROFESSIONAL
PRACTICE
AND
DEVELOPMENT IN
EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Concept of professionalism and dual professionalism in education and training.................1
1.2 Ways in which professional values influence practise area .................................................1
TASK 2............................................................................................................................................2
2.1 Ways in which social, political and economic factors influence education policy...............2
2.2 Impact of current educational policies .................................................................................2
TASK 3............................................................................................................................................3
3.1 Role of stakeholders and external bodies in education and training.....................................3
3.2 Being accountable to stakeholders and external bodies impacts on your organisation in
education and training.................................................................................................................3
3.3 Importance of working in partnership with employers and other stakeholders in education
and training..................................................................................................................................4
3.4 The impact of being accountable to stakeholders and external bodies on curriculum
Design, delivery and assessment in own area of specialism.......................................................5
TASK 4............................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Key aspects of policies and code of practise of Bexley College...........................................6
4.2 Impact of Bexley College requirements in practice area......................................................6
TASK 5............................................................................................................................................7
P 5.1 Analyse the quality improvement and quality assurance arrangement of own
organisation diversity..................................................................................................................7
P 5.2 Explain the function of self-assessment and self-evaluation and the quality cycle...........7
P. 5.3 Evaluate a learning programme taking account of the quality maintenance of tow
organisation.................................................................................................................................8
P 5.4 Identified areas for improvement in the learning programme taking account f the
outcomes of evaluation...............................................................................................................9
CONCLUSION:...............................................................................................................................9
REFERENCES..............................................................................................................................12

INTRODUCTION
Concentrating on the concept of professionalism and dual professionalism is highlighted
in meting needs of education and training. As, it carries own professional values which
influences the practice area of specialism. Policy of education gets influenced by the number of
ways in social, political, and economic factors that ave been detailed in this report by analysing
it. Also, accountability of stakeholders and external bodies which impacts positively have been
discussed. In the context of organisation education and training are elaborated by focusing on the
quality of improvements and assurance in own organisation have been detailed.
TASK 1
1.1 Concept of professionalism and dual professionalism in education and training
Professionalism generally refers to experience or level or competence that is required to
become a professional (McPherson, 2015). It means that a person in education can become a
professional if he or she is having enough experience in specific subject.
Whereas, on the other hand, dual professionalism means people who are experts in both
subjects as well as specialists in teaching and learning. In this, a person is very much experienced
in many subjects. There are different institutes that provide training in different subjects to
become a dual professionalism.
Both these concepts play a crucial role in education and training. People who are
professionals in this provide services to students. Besides this, now it has become essential to
have dual professionalism in education (Leigh, and Blakely, 2016). It is because; having more
experience and knowledge will help in becoming a good teacher. Also, now education is
provided on the basis of feedback and needs of students. This has made teaching style more
complex and therefore, it is affecting the results.
1.2 Ways in which professional values influence practise area
Professional values are those principles that are practised while delivering any service.
They are practised while pursing any profession (Gill, Williams and Reifsteck, 2017). It helps in
improving the quality of services. There are various ways in which it can influence teaching.
By following ethics, I can provide effective and equal education to students. With this, I
will be able to know my roles and responsibilities. Also, I will know how I have to react with
students. Moreover, it shows me to learn about educational ethics that must be followed. It will
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help me in providing services easily. Besides this, I will understand inequality in education so
that I would not follow same while delivering services. This is a major professional value that
influence education. Hence, by eliminating this, I will be able to provide quality education to the
students (Nicholls, 2014).
TASK 2
2.1 Ways in which social, political and economic factors influence education policy
Policies and procedures developed by nation are according to various factors such as
political, social and economic. It is analysed that UK government is now focused on secondary
education rather than primary one (Johnson, 2016). This is because of the change in quality of
education. Moreover, policy developed emphasises on promoting diversity and equality. Due to
change in political condition of nation, the policies are revised. This affects the institutes and
professionals as they have to change their way of teaching. Moreover, colleges have to modify
policies and reforms (Frodeman, Klein and Pacheco, 2017).
As a professional teacher, I analysed that several changes are required in policies.
Changes must be made and it must be focused on increasing personal and practical skills. It will
help students to communicate and help others. Also, they will learn different techniques and
skills. Effective training must be provided to the students. This will help them to use those skills
in critical environment. With this, they can learn and enhance knowledge. It will help them to
grow and develop.
2.2 Impact of current educational policies
UK government has introduced several policies that emphasis on rising the standards of
providing equality in education. This is because; many universities and colleges are delivering
education on the basis of status (Wellington, 2015). They have differentiated students as low and
high class. With new reforms and policies, educational institutes are providing education equally
and thus, promoting equality. It is due to change in thinking level of professors and way of
providing education.
Being a teacher, I have developed new methods of providing education. I am learning
new skills and reading articles. I have given new roles and responsibilities to enhance my
knowledge. I have implemented change in my style and performing my roles effectively.
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