The course helps students to Adopt an integrated approach to the theory and practice of literacy teaching Reflect on their own previous/current levels of experience practice and skills and areas for development Identify principles of literacy learning teaching assessment and evaluation Develop communication and interpersonal skills Develop an awareness of their professional role and responsibilities as a literacy teacher This is a 45-credit qualification consisting of 2 modules: Module 1 (30 credits at levels 4 and 5) - Approaches to literacy learning and teaching Module 2 (15 credits at level 5) - Theories and frameworks for literacy learning and teaching Course assessment: Observations of teaching practice: Students are observed by an appropriate subject specialist observer for a total of 4h on 4 occasions of their 75 teaching practice hours. An up-to-date reflective learning journal that extends across the programme from its commencement A teaching practice portfolio according to module assessment requirements. 5 module assessments 3 for Module 1 and 2 for Module 2. Grading for each assessment is 'pass' or 'refer'. Support available: Students are supported in the following ways: Induction to the course resources and support available Initial one-to-one tutorial to establish individual learning plan Termly one-to-one pastoral tutorials to monitor progress and address any learning issues that could potentially impact on successful completion of the course Regular and timely feedback on work and progress Mentor support training and development Support to manage time and tasks effectively Support with assignments Support with observed sessions (preparation for observations) ICT one-to-one tutorials (use of Moodle Smartboard and other ICT applications) Further information and contacts: For further information about the course or undertaking a level 3 diagnostic assessment in English (if you do not have a level 3 qualification in English) please contact: Antigone Karapetsa WfD Manager Room B306 (Vauxhall) Tel. 020-7501-5616 Email: Zakariyya Amejee WfD Officer Room B306 (Vauxhall) Tel. 020-7501-5785 Email: After this course: Eligibility to apply for QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills) status awarded by the IfL or progression to further study.