Foundation Degree (FdA) Teaching Assistants

Foundation Degree (FdA) Teaching Assistants

• School:
  • Apprenticeships
• Attendance Type:
  • Evening
• Course Level:
  • Level 4
• Course Keywords:
  • teaching,
  • learning,
  • teacher,
  • class,
  • assistant
• Qualification:
  • Foundation Degrees

Summary:

Course Outline

Year one

• Work-related learning one (core module)
• Higher learning skills (core module)
• Individual in the education sector (core module)
• Effective strategies for supporting literacy and numeracy
• Managing learning behaviour
• Innovative resources for learning and teaching
• Collaboration and partnerships.

Year two

• Work-related learning two (core module)
• Advance higher learning skills two (core module)
• Inclusive education
• Supporting learning
• Professional development
• Practitioner research project .

Methods of Teaching and Learning

A variety of teaching methods and active learning approaches are used, including lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials and presentations for course members. The exact nature and choice of approach will depend on the module being presented. It is expected that students will take increasing responsibility for managing their own learning, with appropriate support from the course team. The teaching will provide important guidance and a forum for debate through tutor input, discussion and small group work.

Additional Information

This course provides a logical progression from an NVQ for Teaching Assistants.

Course Length:
2 years
Entry Requirements:

You must be working as a Teaching Assistant and hold GCSE or equivalent Maths and English.

Assessment:
Monitoring of progress and achievement is by continuous assessment. All modules are designed at HE Level one (first year) and HE Level two (second year). Portfolio work, projects, case studies and observation

Academic Progression:
You have the possibility of progressing to an Honours Degree. Foundation Degree graduates may also progress with full articulation to the BA (Hons) Professional Studies at UEA developed in partnership with City College Norwich.

Career Progression:
Teaching Assistant