About the course
If you are a teaching assistant - or occupy a similar educational role - and wish to work towards a professional qualification this flexible Foundation Degree can put you on the path to a career in teaching.
Designed to suit your existing work commitments this part-time course builds on the experience you have already gained in the classroom to develop the knowledge skills and expertise you need to work with pupils other adults and teachers.
You learn using a variety of approaches including lectures seminars tutorials workshops and the virtual learning environment. You are also encouraged to share your experiences with other students through peer self-support.
Why choose this course?
- It combines academic study with practical experience allowing you to develop your skills and abilities through work-based tasks and observed classroom practice
- You learn locally on a part-time basis which makes it easier to fit study around your existing work or family commitments
- Successful Foundation Degree students have the right of direct entry to the University of Bedfordshire's Applied Education Studies BA (Hons) at the end of their study
- It is your first step to following a Primary PGCE Schools Direct or SCITT route to Qualified Teacher Status (if you have the required GCSE grades in Maths English and Science)
- It enhances your career opportunities through achieving a formal qualification specifically designed for support staff working in educational settings
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