WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

This course is for those seeking a career supporting learners across the sectors in educational settings such as mainstream schools, resource provision units, special schools, post-compulsory provision or within the local authority support services. The interdisciplinary approach includes the sociological, historical, psychological, philosophical and contemporary aspects of education.

The course:

• provides the opportunity to develop the specialist knowledge, skills and work experience needed to go straight into the workplace or teaching via a Primary Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Post-compulsory qualification (PcET)
• opens up additional employment opportunities in informal education settings or progression to further study
• combines taught modules and placement experiences in a range of settings
• enables you to interrelate the policy, theory and practice of learning and teaching for a range of learners

The programme is delivered through a broad range of approaches to learning and teaching such as practical workshops, projects, debates, role play, case studies, lectures and seminars. The experience gained on work placements is invaluable preparation for the education workforce, being attractive to prospective employers and helping to inform your career choices.

YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)

In Year 1 you will develop your professional knowledge and skills in the following areas: aspects of the school curriculum, additional learning needs, developmental theories of children and young people, counselling skills and safeguarding, in addition to having a placement opportunity.

MODULES 

• Academic Development and Reflective Practice
• Protecting Children and Young People
• Development of Literacy and Numeracy
• Development of Children and Young People
• Introduction to ALN/SEN
• Foundations in Counselling Skills for Education

 YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)

In Year 2 the course content includes further placement opportunities, supporting learners with behavioural, social and emotional and communication and interaction differences, inclusion and diversity, curriculum aspects and learning beyond the classroom.

MODULES 

• Research Methods
• Inclusion and Diversity
• Curriculum (3-8 years)
• Supporting Children and Young People: Behavioural, Emotional and Social Differences (BESD)
• Supporting Children and Young People: Communication and Interaction
• Learning Beyond the Classroom

 YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)

In Year 3 there is an opportunity to engage in action research whilst on placement. Modules also include negotiated learning, further curriculum aspects, supporting children and young people with specific learning differences such as dyslexia and exploring multi-agency support.

MODULES 

• Research Article
• Curriculum (7-14 years)
• Specialist Negotiated Learning
• ALN/SEN: Specialist Support
• Supporting Learners with Specific Learning Differences/Dyslexia