Foundation Degree (FdA) Education and Learning

Modules -

Year one -

• Introduction to Education and Learning
• Theoretical Perspectives of Learning
• Social and Behavioural Aspects of Learning
• Planning for the Curriculum
• Professional and Academic Development

Year two-

• Education in Society
• Exploring a Creative Curriculum in a Digital Age
• Special and Inclusive Education
• Safeguarding Children & Young People
• Work Based Enquiry

Applicants should have completed at least twelve months experience within the education sector, and preferably hold a level three qualification.

Suitable applicants will be invited to interview, which may include a written task to further demonstrate their suitability for the course.

Additional requirements: Entry requirements are designed to increase access to Higher Education and consequently, the programme will recognise and encourage diverse entry routes and Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (AP(E)L).

Credit transfer and accreditation of prior learning or experience: Applicants who have achieved a qualification such as a certificate of higher education, or have gained credits at another higher education institution, may be able to enter the course at level 5. Evidence of AP(E)L (original certificate and academic tran) will need to be presented to, and accepted by the University of Roehampton.

This Foundation degree in Education and Learning will provide students with opportunities to progress to further study through the completion of a BA (Hons) Education and Learning at Carshalton.

This in turn can create a pathway into the teaching profession through government schemes offered in schools or through completion of post graduate teachers' training at university, ultimately allowing graduates to teach children in primary education. In addition there are other opportunities to work in a wide range of educational settings such as government departments, community and voluntary organisations, social services, policy and research settings.

Students may also work in youth organisations, libraries, museums, education publishers, and a host of other organisations where professional development and education is practiced.

Academic Support

Support is provided in the following areas:

• Study skills
• Written English
• Academic writing- Research Skills
• Critical thinking and understanding arguments
• Overall workload

Teaching Staff You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the course modules.

This course is not currently offered to students requiring a Tier 4 Visa. There are courses available. for suitable Tier 4 students across STCG.

The modules are taught through a combination of workshops, lectures, e-learning and seminars. All students are expected to prepare for the sessions by completing set tasks of recommended reading and/or research as stated in the 'Overview of Sessions' section of the module handbook.

Independent learning:

In addition to weekly attendance for the modules, students are required to undertake 20 hours of independent study. When not attending lectures, seminars and other timetabled sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. Typically, this will involve reading, working on individual and group projects, undertaking research in the library, preparing coursework assignments and presentations, and preparing for examinations. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities.

Assessment:

The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations and your final year major dissertation project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark. All assessment is spread across the year to make the workload manageable.