Foundation Degree Inclusive Studies for Teaching Assistants, FdA, University of Wales Trinity Saint David

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
FdA	Full-time	2 - 6 years	January	-	-

About Foundation Degree Inclusive Studies for Teaching Assistants, FdA - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

The Foundation Degree in Inclusive Studies is specifically suited for Teaching Assistants. It is a 3 year course and lectures are delivered on Saturday at the Carmarthen Campus or in your local community on twilight sessions.

A variety of learning styles are used and the course provides opportunities to get the latest subject knowledge and exploration of recent research in subject areas. Completion of this degree could lead to more responsibilities in the work place.

Work can be completed in either Welsh or English and there is an opportunity to complete the whole degree course through the medium of Welsh.

After completing this course there is an opportunity to study for a further 1 year and do the BA Social Inclusion (Inclusive Education) course which is again offered as a flexi provision and delivered on Saturdays or as twilight sessions.

Key Features

This is a course that has been designed for Teaching Assistants and will have modules to support school work. It provides opportunities for students to develop a range of skills which transfer easily to the world of work. These include:

Communicating effectively
ICT
Researching, preparing and delivering presentations
Making effective use of visual aids
Working collaboratively or as part of a team.
Working to deadlines
An understanding of policy and its links to practice
Reflective practice

A regard for relevant National Occupational Standards (e.g. HLTA: Higher Level Teaching Assistants)

Modules

The following modules will be studied throughout the 3 years:

Level 4

Developing Key Skills in the Workplace
Academic Study Skills for Success
Social Inclusion in Practice
Providing Inclusive Support for Dyslexia
Additional Needs in Context
Numbers Count

Level 5

Supporting Literacy in the Workplace
Exploring Behaviour and Interventions in the Learning Environment
Keeping Our Children Safe
Children's Mental Health and Wellbeing
Working in Partnership

Course Tutor(s)

Jean Voyle Williams
Andrea Cindy Hunt

Assessment

The course has no examinations and has a range of assessments to suit the needs of the students e.g.

Assignments
Seminar presentations
Portfolios
Resource Pack
Poster Presentation
Personal Project/ Case Study
Promotional Leaflet

If you have registered on Welsh 'medium modules you can complete all assessments through the medium of Welsh

Career Opportunities

Many of the students decide to go on to do the BA Social Inclusion (Inclusive Education) course which is for 1 year and is a flexi provision.

Following this some go on to follow a PGCE course.

Employment opportunities are as follows:

Teaching
Charity work
ALNCO
Community Helper Sure Start
PHSE School co-ordinator
Playgroup Supervisor
Pupil Support Officer
Speech and Language Therapy Assistant
Manager of School Nurture group
Senior Teaching Assistant
Higher Learning Teaching Assistant
Eco School co-ordinator
Healthy Schools co-ordinator

Further Information

Related Courses

Foundation Degree Learning Support
BA Education Studies: Primary
BA Education Studies

Entry requirements

Entry Criteria

This course has no set entry requirements and all applicants will be invited for an interview with the Programme Director. We encourage applicants with a range of vocational qualifications and experiences to apply.