Professional Studies in Primary Education FdA
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Overview
This course is designed for teaching assistants currently working at Key Stage 1 and 2, and wishing to further their career opportunities and academic credibility in this field.
The main focus is on your current workplace and there are opportunities to visit other schools. Your activities at work and university-based study are tightly integrated throughout the course.
Course duration
Part-time: 2.5 years
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Course content
Course structure
The course is part-time and runs for two years and six months: a summer term April-June followed by two academic years September-June.
Each year of study includes a block of approximately three study days in April, regular sessions one day per week and one Saturday per month.
You will also spend one day per week on work-based activities, reflection and private study.
Areas of study
The programme will develop your curriculum knowledge in mathematics, English, science and ICT. You will also learn how to enhance your communication and presentation skills, how to plan, deliver and assess learning, and understand new initiatives and social and political issues in education.
Syllabus
Year 1 (April-June)
Studying in HE for Professional Development in Working with Children and Young People
Children and Young People's Learning and DevelopmentYear 2 (September-June)
Readers and Texts
Learning and Teaching Number at KS1 and 2
An Introduction to Science at KS1 and 2
Safeguarding and Promoting Welfare and Wellbeing
Professional Reflective Practice in Learning and DevelopmentYear 3 (September-June)
Spoken and Written Language and How We Use It
ICT at KS1 and 2
Learning and Teaching
Mathematics at KS1 and 2
Social Policy, Equality and Inclusion
Further Professional Reflective Practice in Learning and Development
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyFor non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.5 in writing.Other:
Applicants are normally expected to meet the following entry requirements: one year as primary teaching assistant or other similar experience; currently working at least 15 hours per week as primary teaching assistant; English and mathematics GCSE grade C or equivalent (one may be accepted if you're studying for the other and grade C or above is predicted); consent of employing school to release you to attend sessions, provide an in-school learning; facilitator and support school based course activities -
Location
Location
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Career opportunities
This course will support the development of those wanting to work as a higher level teaching assistant. After successfully completing the course, you may progress to the Professional Studies in Learning and Development degree, then to Qualified Teacher Status via the Graduate Teacher Programme or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)-providing you meet government entry requirements for teaching.
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
FdA Professional Studies in Primary Education
Please contact us directly for exact tuition fees for this course.