Teaching & Learning Pathway

SyllabusUnit 1: Preparing To Study

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how study is organised and planned
• Understand how to apply theories of learning in relation to personal approaches to learning
• Understand a range of constraints upon study
• Understand the importance of assessment feedback.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to write with relevance in responding to an academic task.
• Know how to interpret and discuss concepts and debates in responding to a set, academic writing task.
• Be able to summarise for academic purposes, selecting key points, information or central ideas.
• Understand the role of reference, allusion and paraphrase to avoid plagiarism.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand how to use key information sources.
• Understand why sources are acknowledged and referenced.
• Understand a range of reading strategies.
• Understand note-making methods.
• Understand how to plan draft and produce a written assignment.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be able to plan a piece of research on an approved subject area.
• Be able to collect research material from different sources
• Be able to use data to substantiate an argument
• Be able to record sources of information
• Be able to present research findings

On completion of this unit you will:

• Plan and prepare for teaching within the National Curriculum.
• Understand the importance of classroom design.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand potential next steps in education.
• Understand key sources of information relevant to HE application.
• Understand personal HE opportunities.
• Understand the financial implications of further study.
• Know how to apply for a course

On completion of this unit you will:

• Recognise anti-social behaviour
• Recognise anti-institutional behaviour
• Understand the formal discipline processes/procedures of a school
• Understand the informal methods of implementing discipline within a classroom setting
• Understand some of the underlying causes of behavioural problems as displayed in the classroom

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand Piaget’s theory of development
• Understand the major criticisms of Piaget’s work in child development.
• Understand alternative theories of development.
• Understand how stages of development link to practical situations.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the teacher/trainer
• Understand the need to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment
• Understand the professional relationships between teachers and trainers engaged in education

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to plan action learning relating to disability.
• Understand areas of anti discriminatory practice and core social work values relating to disability.
• Understand legal and policy frameworks relating to disability.
• Understand theoretical perspectives relating to disability that inform practice.
• Understand skills relating to working with disability that inform practice.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Know how to plan action learning relating to child protection
• Understand areas of anti discriminatory practice and core social work values relating to child protection
• Understand legal and policy frameworks relating to child protection.
• Understand and explore relevant theoretical perspectives relating to child protection that inform practice.
• Understand skills relating to working in child protection that inform practice.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Have knowledge of theories of cognitive development
• Understand learning theory
• Have knowledge of the application of theories of learning and cognitive development to classroom practice

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand models of teaching and learning.
• Understand ‘blocks’ to learning.
• Understand curriculum planning and lesson planning.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Be aware of the physical, intellectual, language, emotional and social development of the child.
• Understand the main aspects of social and emotional development.
• Know factors which may affect pupil development and behaviour.
• Know methods for managing pupil behaviour.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the importance of education as a socializing agency.
• Understand the roles of education in contemporary society.
• Understand the sociological explanations of labelling and the use of stereotypes.
• Understand the concept of meritocracy.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the influence of socio- economic background on educational achievement
• Understand the influence of gender on educational achievement
• Understand the influence of ethnicity on educational achievement

On completion of this unit you will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of a range of theories of learning.
• Demonstrate an understanding of different learning and teaching styles.

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the learning process.
• Have knowledge of a range of theoretical perspectives in relation to children’s learning and development.

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 342 hrs.