Diploma of Higher Education in Primary Teaching and Learning
On this page
Diploma
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 240 credits
Description
Teaching assistants and classroom support staff represent one of the fastest growing occupational groups in the country. If you’re a teaching assistant (or in an equivalent school support role) the DipHE in Primary Teaching and Learning will extend your skills in the classroom, develop your professional knowledge and expertise and boost your career opportunities. It combines work-based learning with academic study to develop the knowledge and skills needed to support primary-aged children in their school learning. To study this DipHE course, you’ll need to be an experienced teaching assistant, experienced volunteer or equivalent working with children in primary schools (age range 4 to 11 years and up to age 12 in Scotland).
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
The DipHE in Primary Teaching and Learning is relevant to classroom assistants and other kinds of classroom support staff. It may also be helpful if you’re thinking about training to be an early years or primary teacher; your choice of optional module at Stage 2 can also be used to support this goal. If you’re considering teaching as a career, you’re strongly advised to check with your training provider about their entry policy for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programmes as requirements vary between different universities.
This DipHE course will enable you to develop your existing practice with children and be more aware of the theories that give rise to effective teaching and learning. Students report that their studies can make them more prepared to take part in educational discussions in their schools, and more confident at contributing as valued professionals. Some have also stated that their studies led to paid employment and promotion.
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 modules you will be awarded a Diploma of Higher Education in Primary Teaching and Learning and will be entitled to use the letters Dip HE (Open) after your name.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
About this page
An undergraduate qualification in Childhood and Youth and Education.
Study explained
- Costs
- - find out how much you can expect to pay.
- Financial support
- - find out if you qualify for support with your fees with our eligibility checker.
- Study explained
- - all you need to know about studying with the OU.
Your questions
We may have already answered it in our frequently asked questions.
Or contact an adviser in our Student Registration & Enquiry Service Email or call +44(0) 845 300 60 90+44(0) 845 366 60 35
Browse the prospectus
Get a prospectus
Download ororder
Share
This PageThe University wishes to emphasise that, while every effort is made to regularly update this site, the material on it is subject to alteration or amendment in the light of changes in regulations or in policy or of financial or other necessity.