Course Summary

**Please note, that all courses are updated regularly. Please check www.tameside.ac.uk for more information** 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

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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

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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)

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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 : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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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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