* mandatory
The foundation degree in education studies is aimed at anyone working in school who is not a qualified teacher, for example, teaching assistants, mentors, coaches, learning support assistants and counsellors; the programme introduces students to the theoretical underpinnings of teaching and learning and students are encouraged to link this deeper understanding to their professional practice; each semester include a work-based assignment to facilitate this integration; students understand how social and historical factors have combined to create current educational structures; reflect on own professional context and professional goals; understand the process of child development; engage with current theory on curriculum design; develop knowledge of theories of social justice in relation to the education system; learners also can understand how assessment is used as a means for students to learn.
Year 1 examples: Developing skills for academic study 1; how children learn; education, society and learning; work-based module (understanding learning); developing skills for academic study 2; Year 2 examples: Studying childhood; inclusion (learning differences); work-based module (understanding children); social justice and education; assessment in education; work-based module (researching practice).
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Sat 1st Sep 2012 |
2 years |
Full time |
The deadline for the receipt of full-tim ..more
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Westminster, WC2R 2LS |
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£9000 per year |
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*More info: £9000 per year |
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Education Studies
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