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2019/20 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

Foundation Degree Learning and Teaching

Programme code:FD-CE/L&TUCAS code:
Duration:3 Years Method of Attendance: Part Time
Programme manager:Anita Collins Contact address:a.f.collins@leeds.ac.uk

Total credits: 245

Entry requirements:

GCSE English grade A*- C or 9 - 4 or equivalent
GCSE Maths grade A*- C or 9 - 4 or equivalent


AND

3 A Level passes or equivalent eg CACHE Level 3

AND

Applicants must be engaged in relevant work (paid or voluntary) with a minimum of 60 hours per year.

Consideration will be given to the life experience of applicants and the circumstances in which they have gained prior qualifications.






School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

Lifelong Learning Centre

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Learning and Teaching

Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:

QAA Foundation Degree Benchmark (2004)
(http://www.qaa.ac.uk/reviews/FoundationDegree/benchmark/FDQB.asp)

QAA Framework for higher education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2001; draft revisions, 2008) (http://qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/fheq/EWNI/default.asp)

Programme specification:

The Foundation Degree (FD) in Learning and Teaching is a part-time programme for people working or volunteering in training, tutoring or support roles with learners in schools, FE, HE, the voluntary sector, libraries and a variety of other contexts.

The programme runs for one afternoon per week and can be completed in three years. The course is aimed at those who wish to develop their understanding and expertise in teaching and learning, and thereby enhance their career opportunities.

The FD combines the development of specialist knowledge through optional modules (for example on dyslexia or counselling skills) with core modules on how learners learn, typical and atypical development, developing teaching skills and broader issues in education.

The course modules focus on linking theory and practice. Sessions promote discussion of individual professional experiences linked to the focus topic, and the majority of the assessments enable more in-depth analysis of practice.

Teaching on the FD programme is in relatively small groups, enabling students to actively engage in sessions, and benefit from a supportive context. Members of the Lifelong Learning Centre staff team are dedicated to helping students with all aspects of their progress to make the most of their time at the University.


Year1 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

LLLC1414Introduction to Typical and Atypical Child Development20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC1415How Do Learners Learn20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC1417Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC1437Academic and Professional Skills for Learning and Teaching20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)


Year2 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

LLLC1416Developing Teaching Skills to Meet Learners' Needs20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2260Education Perspectives and Policy20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

Candidates must take:
either 40 credits from the following optional modules
or 20 credits from the following optional modules and 20 credits of discovery modules.

LLLC1411Working With Others in Children's Services20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2219Coaching and Mentoring in the Workplace20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2223The Application of Counselling Skills in Learning Settings20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2228Using Stories to Develop Learning20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2268Introduction to Dyslexia20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2283Young People, Families and Mental Health20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2289Adolescent and Middle Years Development20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2293Violent and Sexually Offending Young People20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Discovery modules:

Candidates may take up to 20 credits of Dicoverey Modules


Year3 - View timetable

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

LLLC2202Curriculum and Assessment in Teaching and Learning20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)
LLLC2258Understanding Education Research20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2259Creating Learning Resources20 creditsSemester 2 (Jan to Jun)

Optional modules:

LLLC2075Independent Study Project 220 creditsNot running in 201920
LLLC2228Using Stories to Develop Learning20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2268Introduction to Dyslexia20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)
LLLC2283Young People, Families and Mental Health20 creditsSemester 1 (Sep to Jan)

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