| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-07-09 |
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-11-26 |
Program Overview
Course overview
The course also aims to develop your confidence to be adaptable, creative and inspiring, reflective practitioners. You also develop your study, critical and research skills to prepare you to study at a higher level.
This course is delivered at Stockton Riverside College, Hartlepool College of Further Education and Redcar & Cleveland College.
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Program Outline
Degree Overview
The Supporting Teaching and Learning FdA
equips students with the knowledge and skills to become effective practitioners in supporting teaching and learning settings. The program focuses on key issues such as safeguarding, exploring learning, planning for learning, working with children and young people.
The course aims to develop students' confidence, adaptability, creativity, inspiration, and reflective practices.
It also prepares students for further study at a higher level by honing their
study, critical, and research skills.
Outline
This is a two-year, part-time course.
The first year introduces key themes, and the second year builds upon them.
A significant objective is developing the ability to reflect on one's practice and be critical.
This involves applying subject knowledge in practice and analyzing its impact on learners' development in the supported setting.
The modules cover core themes like inclusive practices, special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), learning and assessment cycles, educational policy and legislation, and the role of research in education.
Course Structure
Modules
are divided into two levels:
Level 4:
- Behaviour that Challenges
- Exploring and Planning Learning
- Personal and Professional Development Plan (PPDP)
- Personal and Professional Development Portfolio (PPDP) Portfolio
- Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Working with Children and Young People (5-16) in Educational Settings
Level 5:
- Professional Development Plan (PPDP)
- Professional Development Portfolio (PPDP) Portfolio (Education)
- Research in Supporting Teaching and Learning
- Safeguarding Children & Young People (20 credits)
Assessment
Assessments typically involve essays, projects, reports, portfolios related to practice, case studies, and other activities as determined by individual modules.
Other
Tutorials and workshops facilitate discussions and participation.
Disability Services
provide an inclusive learning environment and support resources for students with disabilities.
The program also places significant emphasis on Safeguarding Children and Young People.
Relevant contemporary legislation, historical child abuse perspectives, safeguarding systems, and professional responsibility are all explored within this context.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
Part-time students (2024/25 entry):
- UK applicants: £3,960 (120 credits) - for the entire two-year program.
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International applicants:
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Non-EU applicants:
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