University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Foundation Degree Supporting Learning and Teaching

Award	Attendance	Study	Duration	Start	Domestic fees	International fees
FDA	On-Campus	Full-time	2 - 9 years	April	find out	find out

About Foundation Degree Supporting Learning and Teaching, FDA - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

The programme offers a comprehensive range of generic modules suitable for those who wish to work in early years, primary or secondary schools, including special education settings. It combines university-based study and work placements, allowing students to examine both theory and practice relating to supporting learning and teaching.

Modules

Study and Work skills
Behaviour
Learning
ICT
Language Acquisition and Literacy
Additional Learning Needs (ALN)
PSE
Science, Technology and Numeracy
Inclusion and Diversity
Classroom based research

Course Tutor(s)

Jill Morgan

Assessment

This is a required element of the programme during term time, consisting of a minimum of 60 hours per term. This provides opportunities for students to develop work skills and apply theory learned during college based sessions. A variety of different types of placement will be offered during the two years of the programme. A DBS check is required

Career Opportunities

On completion of the Foundation Degree, students may wish to complete the one-year top-up to a full Bachelors degree in Education Studies at UWTSD Swansea (or other similar top-up programmes). This could lead to

a teaching or other professional career in education. Alternatively the Foundation degree itself provides a high level of qualification when applying to work in a support role (Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, etc.) in school settings.

Further Information

For general information contact:

Lesley Morgan,
Tel: 01792 482070 or lesley.morgan@sm.uwtsd.ac.uk

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