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The Foundation Degree in Teaching Assistance 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, Semester 1. You then study six modules at Level 5 across Year 2, Semester 2 and Year 3.
The course covers the following units:
Year 1
Practice - based Enquiry
Promoting Positive Relationships
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Fostering Positive Relationships
Year 2
Supporting Learning and Teaching
Effective Learning Environments
Creativity and Learning
Learning through ICT
Year 3
Practice - based Enquiry (2)
Special Educational Needs and Disability
Inclusive Practice and Diversity
The Health and Well - being of Children and Young People
Course Details - Modules
Year 1
Practice - based Enquiry
Promoting Positive Relationships
Child Protection and Safeguarding
Fostering Positive Relationships
Year 2
Supporting Learning and Teaching
Effective Learning Environments
Creativity and Learning
Learning through ICT
Year 3
Practice - based Enquiry (2)
Special Educational Needs and Disability
Inclusive Practice and Diversity
The Health and Well - being of Children and Young People
Course Details – Assessment Method
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.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
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Institution code:
T10
Campus Name:
Tameside College
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
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Go onto work and study:
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Fees and funding
England
4065.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
4065.0
Year 1
Scotland
4065.0
Year 1
Wales
4065.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Costs are per year
£4065 per year
Provider information
Beaufort Road
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Ashton under Lyne
OL6 6NX
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