Part Time Foundation Degree: Learning support

Foundation Degree: Learning Support
Awarded by:
University of Hull

UCAS code:

Course code:
Y572

Course Level:
Level 4

Location:
High Melton

Attendance:
Part-time day

Hours p/w:
various

Duration:
3 Years part-time

Day/Times:
TBC

Start Date(s):
September

Cost:

Course Description

• An exciting new venture that will develop your knowledge and skills in supporting the learning of others.
• A vocationally based programme with a strong emphasis on linking theory with practice.
• An opportunity to take your personal learning further towards a full degree.
• Part time study.

Course Structure
Study for this foundation degree will involve face to face classes in the evenings and on some Saturdays together with more flexible forms of study such as on-line learning. This combination will help you to fit your study around work and family responsibilities, the actual study load will depend on your knowledge and experience of learning support. You should expect to spend on average about 17 hours per week working on the course. This time will include background reading, discussion and thinking about what you are learning.

The course will start with an induction period in mid September and teaching will be based around three 12 week periods approximating to school terms. You will also have extra time after each teaching period in which to complete your assignments.

This foundation degree covers a wide range of topics, which are relevant to the work of the classroom assistant. It will provide you with some academically challenging ideas and help you link your practice with theoretical perspectives.

It will help you to develop your confidence in the work you do.

You will cover the following modules:

Year One

• Learning Support
• Study skills for Higher Education
• Contexts of childhood
• ICT for Learning

Year Two

• Working with parents and carers
• Managing behaviour
• Contemporary contexts of Learning
• Research methods

Year Three

• Project Module
• National Curriculum - Policy and School based delivery
• Every child matters
• Professional practice
• Safeguarding children

The course has a distinctly distance learning approach and internet communication skills will be developed with both teaching staff and other learners on the course through the use of Merlin.

Entry Requirements
There are no formal educational requirements to apply for this course. However, you will be expected to have a good standard of general education. You must also have relevant and current practice of supporting classroom activities with children and young people.

You will be assessed through a range of approaches including essays, projects and presentations.
Course progression
Students have the opportunity to go on to the BA working with Children and Young People programme or a related subject area.

Career Opportunities
This course allows you to develop useful skills, knowledge and understanding of the role of the Classroom Assistant preparing you to undertake responsibilities in this area of work. The credits gained on the completion of this course can be used to build up credit for a full degree.

Disclaimer: All courses are run subject to numbers, and every effort is made to ensure the information on this leaflet is correct. Doncaster College reserves the right to amend the contents as deemed necessary.