Higher Apprenticeship in Education and Training (Post 14 Teacher): Site The RoundHouse

Foundation degree

In Derby

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Derby

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course Summary:
Derby College offers a range of high quality teacher training programmes in partnership with the University of Derby. Its teacher training provision was graded outstanding by a recent Ofsted inspection (December 2015).
In 2015, 33% of the College’s trainee teachers exited as outstanding, and this year 40% are expected to exit as outstanding. Employment data is very positive and most trainees secure relevant teaching jobs or enhance their teaching role in the sector. More than one third of our cohort (around 60 trainees per year) are teaching in the school sector.
Building on this success, Derby College and the University of Derby are working in partnership to offer a new and innovative route to full qualification.
What are the benefits?
The apprentice teacher route to full qualification offers a work-based route to developing and qualifying teachers.
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Location

Start date

Derby (Derbyshire)
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The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park,, DE24 8JE

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Subjects

  • Teaching
  • University
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Course programme

Course Content: In order to evidence the apprenticeship standards, the apprentice teacher will attend College on a Monday to study to achieve: A full teaching qualification (Certificate in Education) at Level 5 (awarded by the University of Derby.) Core modules include Introduction to Teaching, Developing Practical Teaching Skills, Theories of Teaching and Learning, Curriculum Design and Development, and Subject-specialist Pedagogies and Critical Reflective Practice. A Level 5 module in Coaching and Mentoring learners to promote success, which is built into the full teaching qualification. A Level 2 Award in Prevent and Safeguarding strategies, with a whole unit devoted to anti-radicalisation A Level 2 qualification in ICT to equip our future teachers with the skills for using ICT to enable learning There is the possibility to negotiate studying for an additional subject-specialist pathway qualification in English (Teaching Literacy), Maths or SEND. How will I be assessed? The apprentice teacher will be assessed using varied methods, including assignments, collaborative presentations, poster presentations and reflections. Alongside this, there will be a minimum of nine observations of practice conducted by the College or the school mentor. The apprentice will have a professional discussion to further evidence the standards and produce a justification of their teaching philosophy. Assessment is robust, meaningful and developmental. Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required? You need stationery only. What can I do after this course? Secure a permanent position as a teacher in Post-14 Education (for example in schools, FE colleges, training providers) Progress to a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching Learners with Disabilities (for SEND specialists) Progress to a BA (Hons) Education Studies or Masters in Education (depending on prior qualifications)

Higher Apprenticeship in Education and Training (Post 14 Teacher): Site The RoundHouse

Price on request