Certificate in Supporting Learning in Primary Schools
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Certificate
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 60 credits
Description
Do you work in a primary school supporting children’s learning? Teaching assistants and classroom support staff represent one of the fastest growing occupational groups in the country and are taking on increasingly responsible roles. This Certificate in Supporting Learning in Primary Schools is designed for teaching assistants and other kinds of classroom support staff, including volunteers. You’ll need to be working with children from 4 to 11 years in a primary school, or in a special school where primary-aged children follow the National Curriculum. This certificate course will deepen your knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum and develop your abilities as a team member in supporting children’s learning in primary schools. You can study it as a qualification in its own right, or as the first step towards a foundation or honours degree. This certificate is sector-endorsed, and is also approved by the Northern Ireland Education and Library Boards.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
This certificate is ideal if you want to develop your knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum and your ability to support children’s learning in primary schools. It can be studied either as a qualification in its own right or as the first step in your studies towards the Foundation Degree in Primary Teaching and Learning or Diploma of Higher Education in Primary Teaching and Learning.
You can also count it towards a degree (for example, the BA (Hons) Childhood and Youth Studies or other degrees that allow free choice of modules for some or all of the credits). From there, it is possible to progress to qualified teacher status (QTS) through a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (please note that The Open University does not have modules for progressing to QTS in the primary age range). Our booklet Becoming a Teacher has been prepared to help those who wish to qualify as teachers (as distinct from being a qualified teaching assistant). You should also check with your local training provider about their entry policy. For up-to-date information see the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) website.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
On completion
On successful completion of the required module you will be awarded a Certificate in Supporting Learning in Primary Schools.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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An undergraduate qualification in Childhood and Youth and Education.
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