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Supporting Teaching and Learning - Foundation Degree (University of Greenwich)
Course Code: 3864
Duration : 2 yearsThe course aims to provide you with a professional development qualification and/or a part-time route to the third year of a degree programme for those with experience in supporting learning and teaching.
Please note that to be eligible for a student loan you will need to register as full-time and be working part-time. Prospective applicants are advised to check their individual circumstances with the student loan company before applying for a place.
You may be working with learners of any age (including adults) as teaching assistants or learning support assistants. The programme is a balance of both theory and practical application.
Subjects studied include
Year 1
Active Education: Personal, Professional
and Academic Development
The Learner and Education
Supporting the Curriculum
Professional Practice Portfolio
Year 2
Social Pedagogy
Understanding Psychological, Social and
Emotional Aspects of Behaviour
Supporting Learners with Additional Educational
Needs
Negotiated Professional Investigation
Assessment is continuous, based on workrelated assignments; there are no exams or timed assessments. With the exception of one unit, Active Education, all of the assessed assignments are directly related to pedagogy and therefore the programme has a high relevance to professional practice.
Entry Requirements:
You should hold a relevant Level 3 qualification.You should have appropriate work experience as a Teaching Assistant or a Learning Support Assistant.
You should be working with learners for a minimum of one day per week in either a paid or a voluntary capacity.
Career Options:
Upon successful completion of the Foundation Degree you can gain entry onto a third year of a compatible degree programme, such as the BA (Hons) in Education Studies or the BA (Hons) in Childhood Studies at the University of Greenwich. Gaining a degree will enable you to access the many options that exist to become teacher qualified, including PGCE, QTS, RTP, GTP in either the primary or secondary sectors.Course Starting: Monday 24 Sep 2012 - Part Time - Tonbridge
Course Starting: Monday 24 Sep 2012 - Full Time - Tonbridge
Disclaimer:
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.
This course information sheet describes courses and services offered by K College. Although great care has been taken in its compilation, it is for guidance only and does not form part of a contract with any individual and/or organisation. K College will take reasonable steps to provide courses and services in the manner described but reserves the right to modify or withdraw any courses or services. Some courses may not run if the College receives an insufficient number of enrolments. Please note that the fee and session information given above only applies to the academic year specified and is subject to change for subsequent years.
Errors and Omissions Excluded.