Supporting and Managing Learning in Education FdA

You will spend one day each week in College and a minimum of two days equivalent study in your educational setting.

Time spent in an educational setting may be on a paid or voluntary basis and it is your responsibility to arrange this placement.

A strong element of work-based learning ensures that your studies directly apply to your practice in education.

By the end of the course you will be able to:

• appreciate the variety of roles played by professionals and practitioners in education and become better in your own role
• develop personal skills and a broad understanding of education
• identify your own place and contribution to education
• develop the personal and professional skills to make that contribution
• understand and contribute to current national initiatives

Students will study three compulsory core modules and three optional modules for each stage of the course.

Sessions are delivered one day per week with compulsory core modules in the afternoon and optional modules in the morning or evening. There is a range of choices to support your job role and professional development.

Compulsory modules:

• Introduction to Academic and Study Skills
• Developing the Professional Team
• Safeguarding Young People

Option modules (choose 3):

• Communication and Language
• Supporting Teaching and Learning in Mathematics
• Supporting and Understanding Behaviour
• Play and Learning in the Early Years (Core if Early Years route)
• Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

Compulsory modules:

• Meeting the Needs of Diverse Learners
• Exploring Principles of Teaching and Learning
• Research for Professional and Academic Progression

Subject option modules (choose 3):

• Developing Science Enquiry
• Learning Outside of the Classroom
• Creative Approaches to Teaching and Learning
• English and Maths- Make no Mistake!
• Early Years Principles and Practice (This is compulsory if taking the Early Years route)
• Promoting Mental Health, Resilience and Well-Being for Children and Adults
• Understanding Autism