Foundation Degree (FdA)
Professional Studies in Primary Education
Awarded by the University of Brighton
This course is not currently running at University Centre Hastings
Summary
- Designed for teaching assistants wishing to further their career opportunities.
- The main focus is on your current workplace and there are opportunities to visit other schools.
- You may choose to be assessed for Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA) during stage 2 of the course.
This course is designed to develop the career opportunities and academic credibility of teaching assistants working at Key Stage 1 and 2. The main focus is on your current workplace and there are opportunities to visit other schools. Your activities at work and university-based study are tightly integrated throughout.
The university's School of Education runs this course and has an excellent national reputation - for example we are the first university in the country to achieve an 'outstanding' rating from Ofsted for management and quality assurance across the full range of primary, secondary and post-compulsory (16+) teacher education courses. Our youth work programmes have also been commended by the National Youth Agency.
Professional accreditation
You may opt for assessment for Higher Level Teaching Assistant status (HLTA) during year 2 of the course.
Course structure
Each full year of study will include two blocks of three study days, regular sessions one day per week or every two weeks and one Saturday per month. In addition you will undertake work-based activities, reflection and private study (one day per week in total).
Areas of study
The programme will help you: meet the requirements for Higher Level Teaching Assistant status; develop your curriculum knowledge in Mathematics, English, Science and ICT; enhance your communication and presentation skills; plan, deliver and assess learning; understand new initiatives and social and political issues in education.
Syllabus
Year 1 (April-July)
Studying in HE for Professional Development in Working with Children and Young People
Children and Young People's Learning and Development
Year 2 (September-June)
Language and How We Use It
Learning and Teaching Number at KS1 and 2
Science at KS1 and 2
Social Policy, Equality and Inclusion
Reflective Professional Practice (including HLTA assessment)
Year 3 (September-June)
Stories, Books and Poems for Children
ICT at KS1 and 2
Learning and Teaching Mathematics at KS1 and 2
Safeguarding Children and Young People
Further Reflective Professional Practice
Career and progression opportunities
This course will enable you to work as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant.
After successfully completing the course, progression is possible to the Professional Studies in Learning and Development degree, then to Qualified Teacher Status via the Graduate Teacher Programme or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education - providing you meet government entry requirements for teaching.
Key facts
Duration
Part-time: 2.5 years
Location University Centre Hastings
Typical entry requirements
Individual offers may vary. University Centre Hastings welcomes applications from students aged 21 and over who may not have formal qualifications but who can demonstrate appropriate experience and potential at interview.
A-levels:
not suitable.
International Baccalaureate:
not suitable.
QAA-approved access course:
not suitable
GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least English language and mathematics or equivalent (one may be accepted if you're studying for the other and grade C or above is predicted).
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.5 in writing.
Other:
Applicants are normally expected to meet the following entrance requirements: - one year as primary teaching assistant or other similar experience - currently working at least 15 hours per week as primary teaching assistant - consent of employing school to release you to attend sessions, provide an in-school learning facilitator and support school-based course activities - computer access with word processing facilities and internet.
Find out more
Telephone 08456 020607
International +44 8456 020607
Email: information@uch.ac.uk