Understanding Roles and Responsibilities in Education and Training

This report analyzes various aspects of education and training, focusing on the roles and responsibilities of teachers in dental nursing. It examines key legislation, regulatory requirements, and codes of practice, emphasizing the promotion of equality and diversity. The report delves into creating safe and supportive learning environments, the importance of appropriate behavior, and the facilitation of collaboration with other professionals. Furthermore, it explores inclusive teaching approaches, including creating inclusive environments, selecting appropriate resources, and motivating learners. The report also addresses assessment in education, covering different assessment purposes, methods, and their strengths and weaknesses. It highlights the importance of learner involvement, constructive feedback, and maintaining assessment records. The report concludes by reviewing the effectiveness of inclusive teaching practices and identifying areas for improvement.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................4
Group A: Understanding roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training ..............4
1.1 Explaining the roles and responsibilities of teacher in education and training ........................4
1.2 Summarizing the key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and code of practices in
relation to the own roles and responsibilities ..................................................................................5
1.3 Stating the ways to promote equality and value diversity ........................................................5
1.4 Explaining the importance of identification of individual needs and the ways to meeting it ...6
2.1 Explaining ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment ..............................6
2.2 Stating the importance of appropriate behaviour and respect for others ..................................7
3.1 Presenting the ways in which teaching role facilitates working with other professionals .......7
3.2 Defining the boundaries take place between the role of teachers and other professionals........8
3.3 Stating the points of referral to meet the need of learners ........................................................8
Group B: Understanding and using inclusive teaching approaches in education and training ...........8
1.1 Describing the features of inclusive teaching and learning ......................................................8
1.2 Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of teaching and learning approaches stated above . 9
1.3 Explaining the importance of providing opportunities to the learner in relation to the
development of varied skills and abilities .....................................................................................10
2.1 Stating the importance of creating an inclusive teaching and learning environment..............10
2.2 Presenting the aspects which places emphasis on the selection of teaching and learning
approaches, resources and assessment ..........................................................................................10
2.3 Defining the ways to motivate and engage learners ...............................................................11
2.4 Summarizing the ways which helps in establishing the ground rules with learners ...............11
3.1 Devising an inclusive teaching and learning plan ..................................................................12
3.2 Justifying the teaching and learning approaches or method selected .....................................13
4.1 Using teaching and learning approaches, resources and assessment methods for meeting the
learning need of individual ...........................................................................................................13
4.2 Ways for meeting the individual needs through the means of communication ......................14
4.3 Providing constructive feedback to learners in relation to meeting their individual needs ....14
5.1 Reviewing the effectiveness of own delivery inclusive teaching and learning ......................14
5.2 Identifying the areas which requires improvement in relation to the delivery of inclusive
teaching and learning.....................................................................................................................15
C. Understanding assessment in education and training ...................................................................15
1.1 Explaining the purposes of types of assessment which are used in education and training....15
1.2 Describing the characteristics of the different methods of assessment used in education and
training...........................................................................................................................................16
1.3 Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of different methods of assessment.......................16
1.4 Assessing the ways in which different assessment methods can be adapted for meeting the
learning need of individual............................................................................................................16
2.1 Explaining the extent to which learner and other involvement is required in the assessment
process ..........................................................................................................................................17
2.2 Assessing the role of peers and self-assessment during the assessment process ...................17
2.3 Identifying the sources of information which should be available to the people involved in
the assessment process ..................................................................................................................18
3.1 Describing the key features of constructive feedback ............................................................18
3.2 Explaining the extent to which constructive feedbacks make contribution in the assessment
process...........................................................................................................................................18
3.3 Stating the ways for giving constructive feedback to the learners..........................................19
4.1 Explaining the significance of keeping assessment records ...................................................19
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4.2 Summarizing the points due to which it is necessary to keep maintain the record of
assessment .....................................................................................................................................19
CONCLUSION .................................................................................................................................19
References..........................................................................................................................................21
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INTRODUCTION
Education may be defined as a process which facilitates learning and assists in acquiring the
knowledge, skills, values, beliefs and habits. There are several educational methods which can be
undertaken by the individual for enhancing the knowledge level such as teaching, training,
discussion and directed research. Training is the process which provides in-depth knowledge to the
individual about the specific field or area. It is highly significant at each level which offers
opportunity to the individual to upgrade their skills, knowledge and competency in the desired field.
The present report is based on the scenario which will discuss the roles performed by the teacher in
the dental nursing department. Further, it will also shed light on the legal practices related to the
academics. This report will also describe the aspects of equality, diversity as well as health and
safety department.
GROUP A: UNDERSTANDING ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND
RELATIONSHIPS IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1.1 Explaining the roles and responsibilities of teacher in education and training
There are several roles and responsibilities which teacher of dental nursing departments
requires following are enumerated below:
Roles
 Teacher of dental nursing department has role to motivate the students while teaching for
better learning. For this purpose, teacher needs to communicate positive thoughts which will
develop high level of energy in the pupils. Further, teacher also plays a vital role in encouraging the individual for attending the class
by making the environment of class highly positive (Carpenter and Dickinson, 2016).
Moreover, when teacher only makes focus on lectures rather than other activities then it
becomes monotonous. In this, by conducting interesting activities teacher can develop
positive feeling among the students.
Responsibility
 Dental nursing teacher has accountability to prepare suitable study framework for the
students. Along with this, it also has responsibility to assess and undertake different easy
modes of learning which facilitate better understanding among the students.
 Further, teacher also has responsibility to maintain appropriate behavior and discipline
within the classroom. Teachers of dental nursing departments are also assigned with the
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responsibility to maintain confidentiality about the personal information of customers.
1.2 Summarizing the key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and code of practices in
relation to the own roles and responsibilities
In the field of academics it is highly required for the teacher to comply with all the legal and
regulatory requirements as well as code of practices. Hence, laws and legislation which teacher of
dental nursing department to follow are: Health and Safety work Act (1974): According to this act, teacher requires making
proper arrangements in relation to the health and safety aspects of students. It is the
responsibility of the teacher to make assessment of all the possible level of hazards and
thereby makes proper arrangements for the prevention on undesirable incidents. For
instance: Teacher requires assessing and provide information to the higher management
about the electrical and any problems such as defected etc. Data protection Act (1998): This act entails that teacher must maintain the
confidentiality in relation to the personal information of students (Asirwa, 2016). For
instance: Teacher should not disclose marks of one student in front of another.
 Safeguarding Vulnerable group Act (2006): On the basis of such act, teacher has
responsibility to offer protection to the vulnerable students from the high class people.
Usually, students who belong from high social class and status dominates vulnerable
group of people. In this, it is the responsibility of teacher to offer protection to the all
the children by promoting equality.
1.3 Stating the ways to promote equality and value diversity
According to the equality Act, 2010 teacher cannot discriminate their students on the basis
of race, religion, gender, disability etc. In order to promote equity teacher must ensure that there is
no discrimination takes place among the students on the basis of different aspects. For this purpose,
dental nursing teacher needs to offer same opportunity all the students during lessons and other
activities. For example: teacher can promote equality by giving the part of assignment to each
students. In this way, teacher can get equal contribution of all the students.
Along with this, to promote equality teacher needs to conduct role play activities on such
topics. This is one of the most effectual ways through which teacher can evolve and develop
awareness among the students about the equality aspects. Beside this, diversity and equality can be
promoted by creating a positive culture within the class (Quach, Vo and Pham, 2016). Teacher needs
to encourage their personnel to share their views and difficulties which are facing by them. dental
nursing teacher also needs to ensure that all the students are treated in a fair way. For this, teachers
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require communicating all the parameters which are undertaken by them for evaluating and judging
performance. Teacher of the dental nursing field can also develop awareness among the students
about diversity with the help of videos and power point presentation. Thus, by taking into
consideration all the above mentioned aspects teacher can persuade students about the equality and
diversity.
1.4 Explaining the importance of identification of individual needs and the ways to meeting it
People with individual needs refer to those who are suffering from any kind of disability
such as Dyslexia, hearing, seeing and literacy etc. In this, teacher can address such students in an
appropriate manner only when they teach them according to their requirements. For example: If
there are some students who are suffering from the problem of Dyslexia then it is required for the
teacher to employ different learning mode or medium rather than the same.
Students which are suffered from the problem of dyslexia faces difficulty in reading the
content despite the aspect that they possess normal intelligence level. Thus, such students face
difficulty in spelling words, pronouncing, reading quickly and writing words. In order to cope up
with such problem teacher needs to conduct interview with the students suffered from the problem
of dyslexia. It assists them in assessing their preferred mode of learning (Gadberry and Gadberry,
2016). Along with this, initial assessment is also one of the most effectual ways in which teacher
decides learning point. In this, performance of learners are measured by the teacher in against to the
set standard or benchmark. Through this, teacher can easily evaluates the growth and development
aspect of students. This in turn also helps teacher in taking strategic action within the suitable time
frame for the development of students with specific need.
2.1 Explaining ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
In order to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment teacher of dental nursing
department requires assessing each and every aspect. It includes ventilation, lighting, equipments
and temperature of the room. Moreover, students can make focus on their study only when they
learn in the effectual environment which is not too hot or cold. According to the Health and safety
Act teacher needs to ensure that rooms are properly ventilated and well equipped. Further, for
creating supportive learning environment by inculcating comfortable seating arrangements.
Moreover, students would not concentrate on the learning aspect if they feel uncomfortable. Along
with this, for facilitating effectual communication it is highly required for the teacher to make
proper seating arrangement (Newton and et.al., 2016). Teacher also needs to take feedback from the
students about the mode which they prefer to learn the varied aspects. Further, teacher also requires
framing SMART objectives which help them in making efforts in the right direction. Hence, by
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taking into account all such aspects supportive learning environment can be developed by dental
nursing tutor.
2.2 Stating the importance of appropriate behaviour and respect for others
For creating effective working environment teacher is required to develop appropriate
behavior and respect for others. Moreover, harmonious relationship can be developed among the
students towards teacher and management only when they have respect for each other. For this
purpose, teacher needs to provide equal opportunity of learning to all the students in relation to
presenting their views and opinions. Usually, students feel motivated when they enjoy equal
opportunity which is given to others. Further, teacher is also assigned with the accountability to
develop understanding among the students about the act which may cause of any offence and
undesirable activity within the dental nursing college. By employing inclusive teaching approaches
teacher can connect and engage variety of students.
Inclusive teaching approaches provide assistance to teacher in addressing the need of
students who belong from the variety of backgrounds and with different learning styles and abilities
(Inclusive Teaching Strategies, 2012). Teacher of dental nursing field can persuade their student
through the discussion of current and other issues related to the course framework (de Matas and
et.al., 2016). For instance: Teacher can get contribution of students by encouraging them to present
their unique ideas and suggestions on the topic such as how to treat patients of old age. In this,
students feel comfortable and encouraged to take active part in the discussion. Through this, with
the course framework students are able to develop their competency level to the large extent.
3.1 Presenting the ways in which teaching role facilitates working with other professionals
In the profession of teaching, teacher works and interacts with several other professionals
include other teachers, administrative staff, assessors as well as health and safety officers. Teacher
acts as a mediator between the administrative department and students. Moreover, teachers are the
one who convey the notice circulated by the administration department. On the other hand, teacher
also provides feedback to the administration department about the attitude of students about
enrolment, competitive activities etc.
Along with this, teaching staff is one of the main professionals with teacher makes high
level of interaction. In dental nursing school, there are several teachers who have high level of
expertise in the varied field or area. Thus, by interacting with other teachers individual can enhance
the skills and knowledge level to the large extent (Ristic, Stankovic and Paravina,2016). Besides
this, for complying with the health and safety laws and legislation teacher also meet with such
officers through the means of meeting. External verifiers are those who take oral test of the
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students. This aspect also offers opportunity to the meet people who are highly expert in the field of
dental nursing. In this way, the profession of teaching facilitates working with other professionals in
the best possible manner.
3.2 Defining the boundaries take place between the role of teachers and other professionals
There are several boundaries which take place between the role of dental teachers and other
professionals. In academics, sometime teacher feels high level of pressure due to the activities of
management. In this, dental teacher requires performing his/her activity in a ethical manner. Further,
teacher needs to offer supportive and friendly environment to the students. However, if teacher
becomes too friendly then it will closely influence the growth and development level of students.
For instance: If practical task is organized by the teacher in relation to overcoming the problem of
blinding in teeth. In this, if students take lightly this session then it may result into less presence of
students (Chang and Chang, 2016). This in turn affects the level of development of the students to
the large extent. Thus, teacher needs to make balance between the relationship with students. By
considering all such aspects teacher can establish and maintain effectual relationship with the
students to the significant level.
3.3 Stating the points of referral to meet the need of learners
Teacher has responsibility to provide special care and support to the students who are
suffering from the problem of finance. In this, teacher needs to provide management with the
information about the skills, knowledge and proficiency level of student. Further, teacher should
also make request to the higher management to offer scholarship to respective student. Teacher can
also provide support to the students by offering him part-time job option. In this way, teacher can
contribute in the career development of student (Carpenterand Dickinson, 2016). Along with this, at
specific moment students become confused relating to their career or future. In this, by providing
direction to the students according to their interest level teacher can meet the need of learners more
effectively and efficiently.
GROUP B: UNDERSTANDING AND USING INCLUSIVE TEACHING
APPROACHES IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING
1.1 Describing the features of inclusive teaching and learning
Inclusive teaching and learning approaches imply for the number of methods such as team
work, cross cultural learning experiences etc. which are undertaken by the teacher of dental nursing.
Through this, teacher of dental school would become able to address the needs of students in the
best possible manner which are highly differs in terms of their backgrounds, learning styles and
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abilities. Dental teacher can encourage all the students towards active participation by offering the
same opportunities in learning. For this purpose, it is highly required for the teacher to avoid the
boundaries of discrimination. This aspect will encourage learners to participate in the class activities
with high level of energy (Biggs, 2011). In addition to this, dental teacher also motivates students to
find and grab opportunity in relation to applying the learning on their own lives. Moreover, students
can apply such aspects in real life more effectively only when they make practice. Thus, by doing
practices in relation to diagnosing and preventing the oral cavity students can lean in an effectual
way. Further, terminology which is used in dental nursing highly different from others. There are
several words which are difficult to understand and pronouncing.
In this regard, teacher places emphasis on classifying each and every aspect in a precise
manner. Further, teacher also asks students to tell about any type of confusion which are facing by
them in terms of any chapter, word etc. Creating of open and highly flexible environment is also
one of the main aspects of inclusive teaching and learning (Boyle, 2008). Such environment allow
students to share and apply their knowledge as well as experience level among peers. Teacher who
undertakes inclusive learning style places emphasis on conducting team activity. All these features
of inclusive learning helps teacher in enhancing the skills and performance level to the large extent.
1.2 Comparing the strengths and weaknesses of teaching and learning approaches stated above
Inclusive teaching and learning methods has following strengths and weaknesses are:
Strengths Weaknesses
This approach promotes high level of discussion
within the students. Moreover, in this, teacher
provides opportunity to the students to widen
their knowledge level by sharing the ideas and
views (Cano, 2005).
In discussion, there is the chance that dominant
personalities can take over with the aim to
present their knowledge level.
By conducting role play activity teacher of
dental nursing school can assess the knowledge,
skills and attitude of their students.
For this, tutor is required to make specific plan
for organizing the activity. Further, it requires
high level of supervision. Due to this, teachers
are unable to devote their time in preparing
effectual framework (Edmunds and Richardson,
2009).
Teacher encouragement in relation to doing
more practice facilitates makes significant
If students fail to apply their knowledge level in
the right direction it may affect the dental aspect
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contribution in the growth and development of
students.
of the patient negatively.
1.3 Explaining the importance of providing opportunities to the learner in relation to the
development of varied skills and abilities
In the field of dental, students must have knowledge about the English, mathematics and
ICT. Moreover, without having knowledge about English students are not able to read and
understand the concept more effectually. In order to develop such skills dental teacher can start the
activities in relation to the reading and writing (Fowler, 2013). For instance: Task is assigned by the
teacher in the school to read specific topic and explaining what they have understood from it. Along
with this, for enhancing the literacy level and language skills of the students teacher needs to make
detailed discussion on key-words, concepts and paraphrasing.
Besides this, dental hygienists must have proper knowledge in relation to the mathematical
aspects. Moreover, they are the one who provides assistance to the dentists in relation to the mixing
of ingredients for filling (Math Requirements for a Dental Hygienist., 2016). In this regard, for
developing students familiarity in relation to the maths fundamentals teacher can provide course
and practice book (Grant and Sleeter, 2006). This in turn helps individual in improving its
knowledge level towards algebra and other aspects such as gram etc. In addition to this, for
developing the ICT skills tutor need to give assignment to the students in relation to the preparation
of power point presentations, videos etc. Hence, by taking into consideration all such aspects tutor
can develop the skills and abilities of students.
2.1 Stating the importance of creating an inclusive teaching and learning environment
Creation of inclusive teaching and learning environment is highly required for encouraging
the students to the large extent. Teacher can develop open and respectful environment by making
critical discussion on topics such as tooth decay. According to the aspects of inclusive learning
teacher motivates their students to share their views on such topics. In this way, by offering the
equal opportunity to the students positivity can be developed by the teacher of dental school more
effectively and efficiently (Guillaumin, Verbeek and Schmid, 2009). For attaining all objectives
teacher needs to make seating arrangement in such a manner which facilitates proper eye contact
with the students. Besides this, teacher can also involve its students by forming the teams with the
responsibility to prepare presentation on specific topic (Inclusive teaching practices benefit all
students, 2016). This in turn will provide opportunity to the students to make interaction with the
large number of people and develop effectual relationship. Thus, it can be said that inclusive
learning environment helps teacher in improving the skills and abilities of students to the significant
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level.
2.2 Presenting the aspects which places emphasis on the selection of teaching and learning
approaches, resources and assessment
Selection of teaching and learning method highly differs according to the specific needs of
individual. There are mainly three types of learning approaches which can be undertaken by the
teacher to persuade students about the course and other framework. It includes visual, auditory and
kinaesthetic. Teacher of dental nursing school can teach to the student through the means of videos
more effectually who is suffering from the problem of Dyslexia (Jong and et.al., 2006). Moreover,
such people faces difficulty in reading the word irrespective the aspect that they have normal level
of intelligence. In this, dental teacher can discuss all the problems or issues through the means of
videos.
Along with this, attention span is the term which presents the time that student can devote
for learning with the high level of concentration. Moreover, there are lots of students who are
distracted earlier. In this, by taking into consideration the visual learning style teacher can develop
the concentration level of students strongly. Moreover, power point presentation and videos include
both images and description about the topic. In this, pictures or images will grab the attention level
of students and develop their interest level (Griffin and et.al., 2009). Thus, by selecting the suitable
mode of learning according to specific need of individual teacher of dental nursing school can
enhance the understanding level of students to the large extent.
2.3 Defining the ways to motivate and engage learners
Students motivation and engagement are two different terms but both are vital for their
growth and development. Engagement level refers to the level or extent to which students have
curiosity, interest and passion in relation to the learning concepts (10 Ways to Increase Student
Engagement, 2016). For better student engagement teacher requires organizing facilitation exercise
for warning up the students. It ensures familiarity of the students through introductory session or
round (McCartan, McCreary and Healy, 2008). In addition to this, teacher can enhance the
engagement level of the students by developing a challenging session. For instance: Teacher has
assigned task to the students to identify the three alternative ways for preventing tooth decays. This
challenge or activity will encourage students to think highly critical and logical manner. Along with
this, through questioning session teacher can also take the participation of students.
In this, teacher asks questions from the students after each module. Through this, teacher can
also engage their students in the classroom more efficiently. Further, teacher can encourage their
students through the means of constructive feedback (Millis, 2012). Hence, by providing feedback
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to the students about their better performance level teacher can motivate the students. Besides this,
by providing direction to the students about the ways in relation to the performance improvement
motivational level of students can be enhanced to the large extent.
2.4 Summarizing the ways which helps in establishing the ground rules with learners
Ground rules are established in the dental school with the aim to underpinning the behaviour
of learners. At school expected behavior can be ensured within the classroom when students have
information about the manner in which they should behave with the teacher and classmates. In
school, students should be aware from the aspect that what they can expect from the teacher during
the course (Establish ground rules with your learners-PTLLS, 2016). Further, they should also have
information that what teacher can expect from you. In this, through group discussion ground rules
can be set up within the dental nursing school in an effectual way. In this, both teachers and
students have opportunity to present their views, ideas and suggestions. Hence, group discussion
offers chance to both the parties to arrive at judgement by negotiating the terms. For instance: In
dental school, teacher presented its views that students must attain all the practical classes.
Students also put forward their suggestion in relation to the practices. Students said that if
they have prior information about the practices such as before one day of scheduling then they will
definitely attend the class (Papinczak and et.al., 2008). Further, teacher also said that he will not
allow student in the class if they make any nuisance. This in turn instil positive discipline within the
class and thereby maximizes the learning aspect of the students to the large extent. Hence, by
undertaking group discussion technique effective ground rules can be established.
3.1 Devising an inclusive teaching and learning plan
Inclusive teaching and learning plan are as follows:
 In the very first step teacher sets objective for the students learning. For instance: Tutor sets
objective to develop familiarity of the students with the dental issues such as tooth decays
within the 3 days.
 Once objectives have been framed, thereafter teacher of dental nursing school makes
planning in relation to the learning activities (Phan, 2006). For instance: Tutor will provide
guidance to the student suffering from dyslexia through audio-visual session such as power
point and videos. Through this, teacher can develop understanding among the students about
how to treat or handle patient who is suffering from the problem of tooth decay.
 In this step, teacher conducts questioning round to evaluate the extent to which individual
have understood the aspects which taught to them. Through this, tutor of dental nursing
school can make idea about the understanding level of students (Strategies for Effective
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