Foundation Degree in Early Years

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If you work as a Teaching Assistant or would like to become a Teaching Assistant at Level 4/5 and develop your professional knowledge and understanding while still working, then the Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistance may be for you. The FdA in Teaching Assistance is a flexible employment-related degree which combines traditional university study, with learning that takes place at work. It is equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree and has been designed specifically to equip you with relevant practical and transferable key skills. Once you have successfully completed your Foundation Degree, you can progress to other professional qualifications or to the final year of an honours degree programme.

Course information

Name: Foundation Degree in Early Years Qualification title: Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistance Qualification type: Foundation degree Assessment The Foundation Degree in Early Years comprises of 240 credits: 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 credits at Level 5. Each module is worth 20 credits and you will study six modules at Level 4 across Year 1 and Year 2. You then study six modules at Level 5 across Year 2, Semester 2 and Year 3. Modules: Year 1 * Practice Based Enquiry * Personal and Collaborative Learning * Promoting Positive Relationships * Safeguarding Children Year 2 * The Developing Child * Play in Early Years Foundation Stage * Creativity and Learning * Children and Young Peoples Health and Well-being Year 3 * Practice based Enquiry (2) * Inclusive Practice * Special Needs and Inclusion * Thinking through Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Exit Awards The accumulation of the appropriate number of credits can lead to the following exit award: * Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits at Level 4) The University of Chester is an approved provider of Higher Level Teaching Assistant Status (HLTA) Preparation. Backed by a long tradition of excellence in the field of education, the University provides high quality resources and expertise to support candidates in gaining HLTA status. Students may engage with the preparation for HLTA status whilst undergoing the FdA in Teaching Assistance at the University of Chester. Learning and teaching strategies include lectures, presentations, group-work activities, case study, guided reflection, tutorial support and independent study. A vital aspect of the Foundation Degree is the invaluable learning which takes place in the workplace setting. Through exploring theoretical perspectives students will be able to reflect upon and share their experience in practice settings and relate this to current thinking. Assessment is through a variety of forms and includes: a reflective portfolio, presentation, analysis of work-place scenario, reflective essay and case study. The assessment strategies adopted are designed to enable students to demonstrate their achievement of module learning outcomes and the relationship between work based learning and academic study. Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL) If you already have a relevant sector-endorsed Level 4 qualification then you may be able to apply for advanced credit on this programme. Awarding University of Chester Created 20160711 09:35:43 Updated 20160711 09:35:43

Entry requirements

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Provider

Tameside College
Further Education
info@tameside.ac.uk
0161 908 6600
http://www.tameside.ac.uk

Address

Ashton Campus
Beaufort Road Town: Ashton-Under-Lyne County:Lancashire

Learning aims

Title: Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistance Qualification: Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistance Classification: Education and Training

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