Foundation Degree (FdA) - Educational Practice

This is a University of Bedfordshire course deli vered at Dunstable College.

Description
The course is ideal for candidates who are working in a learning support role and who may in the future like to work towards a BA in Educational Studies, thereby having the option of becoming a trained teacher. The course aims to equip candidates with the skills needed to support learning, to develop their ability to reflect on their own practice and to enable them to relate their work in learning support to the wider educational context.

Course modules include:
• The role of the TA
• Supporting language and literacy
• Supporting mathematical development
• Behaviour management and inclusion
• Education in practice (planning, monitoring
and assessment)
• Research skills
• Disability and special needs education
• Personal, social and emotional development
• Supporting effective learning using ICT.

Progression
On successful completion of the course, you have the opportunity of progressing to the final year of the BA in Educational Studies at the University of Bedfordshire.

Entry requirements
There are no specific entry requirements, although applicants should normally be appropriately employed in a learning support role.

Assessment
Assessment varies for each module and is carried out through observation, completing assignments and by examination.

Start date
January 2007 and September 2007

Duration
Two years, part-time

How to apply
Direct to Dunstable College

Course code
22358 D16MA