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• National Diploma in Teaching Adults (Directorate for Lifelong Learning and Early School Leavers) (MQF Level 5)
• Master of Arts in Adult Education (University of Malta) (MQF Level 7)
Knowledge and skills
Other Teaching Professionals are expected to have:
• Proficiency and the ability to keep up-to-date in the subject area of teaching
• The ability to adapt teaching style to suit students
• Administrative skills
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Presentation skills
• Networking skills
• A commitment to Continuous Professional
Development (CPD)
• Knowledge of ethics in education
• Knowledge of quality standards in education
• Class management skills
Transferable skills should include:
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills in English
• The ability to relate to people from a wide
variety of backgrounds
• IT skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and
adhere to tight deadlines
• The ability to work independently
• Leadership skills
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A passion for and commitment to teaching • An interest in students’ learning
• Creativity
• Critical thinking skills
• Enthusiasm
• Flexibility
• Patience
• Strong willed
• The ability to maintain order and discipline
Related career opportunities
• Education Officer
• Other Language Teacher
• Teacher
• Training and Staff Development Professional
• University and Higher Education Lecturer
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