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Derby University logo On 1st August 2012 Leek College merged with the University of Derby to become part of its Division of Further Education. From September 2013 everyone joining as a first year student on the Foundation Degrees and HNC’s delivered at Leek College will be studying on awards validated by the University of Derby. It is expected that the subjects offered will be similar to those we currently deliver and full details will be posted in the near future.

Foundation Degree in Education

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This existing Foundation Degree is a qualification which has been designed for teaching assistants who are currently working, paid or voluntary, in any type of school to study part-time to gain a nationally recognised qualification building on experience with a focus on extending knowledge and developing practical skills. The Foundation Degree builds on your work experience and will involve support from your employer via a mentor

The Foundation Degree is validated by the University of Derby and will be delivered by the College in partnership with the institution. It is open to Teaching Assistants from all types of schools (First, Primary, Secondary, private, special and colleges) and who would like a degree.

Units Studied

Personal Professional Development and the role of the Teaching Assistant, Growth, Development and Learning, Communication Literacy and ICT, Behaviour Management, Practical Mathematics and ICT, Practical Science and Technology, The Teaching Assistant and Concepts in Education, Literacy and Learning, Learning Mathematics, Understanding Science and Technology, Inclusive Education and Individual Research Project.

How the course is assessed

The course will be assesed through the use of work based activities including presentations, essays, case studies and portfolios.

What next?

The Foundation Degree counts as 260 credits towards a full Honours Degree. Students may wish to study for a full Honours Degree and begin a Teacher Training qualification.
Key Information Set

Stadardised details and Key Information about this course.

Teaching and Learning Methods Assessment Methods Employability
Accreditation

Course Level

Level 4/5

Duration

3 years, part time.

Entry Requirements

Five GCSE grades A-C and one of these must include C in English
Plus a relevant level 3 qualification
including CACHE level 3 Teaching Assistants

If you do not have these qualifications and are over 21 and have relevant work experience, entry requirements are negotiable.

It is assumed that the student is working in a school for at least 2 days each week paid or voluntary.

Fees

Fees to be announced.

Course Leader

Michael Brown

start of quoteI love the fact that students get to work and share thoughts with people from all types of settings; from primary to special schools for children with behaviour problems. Together,
 this provides such a rich level of learning that students can benefit from.