A B C D F G I L M S T U V

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Accessibility
Notting Hill College is accessible through the establishment of a welcoming environment, by providing appropriate support, respect, and appreciation for diverse needs

Affordability
Notting Hill College offers affordable programmes and services that provide access to higher education for people of all socio-economic levels, giving them the opportunity to improve their economic situation

Assessment
Assessment of programmes and services generates data used to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement in the College

B

BILD
The British Institute for Learning and Development

C

Collegiate System
Notting Hill College has 3 independent, self-governing schools at Notting Hill College; the School of Business, the School of Languages and the School of Teacher Training

Community
Notting Hill College regards itself as a family unit that provides support and encouragement.  This creates a nurturing environment where students want to learn, where employees want to work, and where everyone feels respected and valued

D

Diversity 
Diversity refers to gender, race, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic status, or age, but can also reflect societal changes

F

Facilitator
An academic who facilitates the work of a group of students and leads a group discussion

Fellows
In schools, the senior members of school who, together with the school head, constitute the governing body of the school

G

Governing Body
The body defined in the Statutes of each School that has responsibility for the governance of the school

I

IATEF
International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language

Inclusiveness
Notting Hill College relies on the abilities, talents, and leadership of its diverse members to fulfill its mission. This philosophy of inclusiveness strengthens the College

L

Leadership
Notting Hill College envisions leaders as helpers first, whose core focus is on the growth and development of those around them through a positive nurturing approach.  Characteristics of a leader include professionalism, integrity, mutual respect, and responsibility

Licensed school
Notting Hill College partners only those who have the license to operate Notting Hill College programmes

Lifelong learning
Lifelong learning is learning that continues throughout an individual's lifetime. Lifelong learning can range from the most highly formal and structured educational activities to the most informal modes of learning. Lifelong learning encompasses many different levels, purposes, contents, outcomes and motives for learning. Lifelong learning can be provided in a variety of learning styles and approaches

Lecturer
Lecturers are those who have the responsibility to present lectures

M

Mastery
Possession of consummate skill

Mentor
A wise and trusted counselor who spends time teacheing at Notting Hill College

Portfolio
The total holdings of the exams, quizzes and tests that are documented for learners to be used as evidence of learning, as well as to document learning outcomes for potential employers

Research
The College supports employees by providing opportunities and means of investigation through professional development, seminars, conferences, and additional training. Employees are encouraged to continually research their practices to ensure that the mission of the College is met

S

Scholarship
Knowledge acquired in a variety of ways, through research, practice, and teaching.  Scholarship involves organizing information and knowledge into a logical framework that allows for clear and cohesive sharing

Student

A learner who engages in any Notting Hill College programmes

Sustainability
Sustainability is an approach to life in which resources (environmental, economic, and social) are used to meet current needs while ensuring that future generations have those same resources to meet their needs

T

Technology
A tool for enhancing instruction, expanding the availability of education, expediting employee tasks, and improving the local community

Tutor
Someone who teaches students on an individual basis or in pairs

Tutorial
Self Study students attend, on average, one hour-long tutorial every week, either on a one-to-one basis or with one or two other students. Students must undertake a considerable number of hours’ preparatory work for each tutorial, including background reading, essay-writing and problem-solving.

Tutorial System
The college teaching system whereby students are taught in groups by a tutor

U

USDLA
United States Distance Learning Association

UKRLP

Vocational Education
Educational training that provides practical experience in a particular occupational field, such as teacher training