FdA Teaching Assistants Level 4-5

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This course is a unique opportunity for those employed in teaching assistant roles. The only qualification of its kind in Yorkshire, it offers enhanced professional development to expand your understanding and boost your skills. The Teaching Assistants Foundation Degree has been developed to address a gap in opportunities for teaching assistant professionals. The role of teaching assistant is expanding and there are excellent opportunities for trained staff. Learning on the course will be a combination of college sessions, workplace practice and independent study. At level 4, topics you will study relate to children's development and learning, managing and leading practice, safeguarding, the rights of the child and collaborative working with teachers. At level 5, you will focus on supporting learning in key National Curriculum subjects, including contemporary issues and special educational needs. You will also explore issues relating to current educational and legislative practice and be involved in independent research. There will also be a focus on supporting children with special educational needs.

Course information

Name: FdA Teaching Assistants Level 4-5 Qualification title: QT16 Qualification type: Foundation degree Assessment A range of assessment methods are built into the course to develop your reflection, analysis and evaluation skills. You are encouraged to make links between theory, underpinning knowledge and practice. Assessment methods include, written assignments, oral presentations, workbased practical tasks, self.reflection, critical and comparative evaluation, investigative reports and an individual research project. Awarding - Created 20170131 10:50:35 Updated 20170131 10:50:35

Entry requirements

None

Provider

KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Further Education
info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
01484 437070
http://http://www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Address

Waterfront Quarter
Manchester Road Town: HUDDERSFIELD County:KIRKLEES

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