Are you interested in the education of children aged between 3 and 12? Are you thinking about pursuing a career within education or becoming a primary school teacher? This certificate of higher education will give you a sound foundation for further study relevant to a range of roles within education. You’ll be introduced to a variety of themes relating to primary education, and you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to work collaboratively and equitably in a range of settings. An interdisciplinary approach will also broaden your understanding of childhood and children’s lives and development. **Key features of the course** - Offers a practice-focused qualification suitable for people working, volunteering or seeking to work in schools or in the wider education sector - Covers the key themes relating to primary education and the curriculum areas of English, mathematics and science - Explores the emotional, physical, social and cultural development of children - Lays sound foundations for further study relevant to careers in teaching and other roles within education

This certificate of higher education has one stage comprised of two modules that will provide you with a broad introduction to primary education, childhood studies and child psychology. You’ll begin by exploring themes such as: approaches to learning and teaching; inclusive education; play and creativity; learning in English, maths and science; the role of ICT; home-school collaboration. You’ll then learn about wider perspectives relating to the lives of children and young people, and explore their emotional, physical, intellectual, social and cultural development.

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You do not need to be employed in a primary school in order to study this qualification. However if you're not working in a school on a regular basis you are advised to negotiate opportunities to spend some time in a formal educational setting for children aged 3-12 (this can be in a voluntary capacity) to observe teaching and learning, and gain exposure to a practice context. We suggest that you spend 10 days in school when studying for this certificate. It is your responsibility – not the OU’s – to ensure that you obtain the necessary Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check or equivalent for the setting and country in which you’re working. You should contact the relevant agency in your country for more information if you are in any doubt about your eligibility or to find out more.

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http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/education/certificates/certificate-of-higher-education-in-education-studies-primary-t29#entry-requirements

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