Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Level 5 Core

Level 5 Optional

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Programme Structure

Students must be employed on a paid or voluntary basis within the education sector to enable them to complete the work-based learning component. It is a requirement of the course that they work for a minimum of two and a half days per week in an educational environment throughout the duration of the course. A minimum of two years experience in an educational setting is required for entry to this programme. Students must complete a successful interview to determine suitability and commitment to Higher Education study and should demonstrate a good standard of written English

Students must be employed on a paid or voluntary basis within the education sector to enable them to complete the work-based learning component. It is a requirement of the course that they work for a minimum of two and a half days per week in an educational environment throughout the duration of the course. A minimum of two years experience in an educational setting is required for entry to this programme. Students must complete a successful interview to determine suitability and commitment to Higher Education study and should demonstrate a good standard of written English Offerings: All

Access information systems and follow procedures to retrieve and manage information from a variety of sources

Apply knowledge of developmental issues in a practical manner

Use Information and Communication Technology, including word processing, databases, internet communication, information retrieval and on-line searches.

Critically evaluate service processes in a wide variety of contexts

Develop research capacities, information retrieval, plan and manage learning and reflect on their own learning

Analyse, synthesise and evaluate information from a variety of sources to identify the practical issues pertinent to working with young people

Reflect critically on own values, attitudes and emotional intelligence competencies

Interact appropriately with other professionals in an increasingly diverse society

Be able to manage and recognise personal emotions and commitments

Communicate effectively and present a high level of oral and written arguments

Identify learner needs and plan appropriate support, articulating a belief in the possibility of change

Monitor, record and evaluate their own progress and plan for their professional development

Identify and interpret the domains and theories of learning and educational policy.

Manage personal and professional boundaries

Apply theory to the assessment of the personal, educational and social development of young people

Work with others - as a result of the development of interpersonal skills, demonstrate the capacity to plan, share goals and work as a member of a team.

Communicate clearly and effectively in formal and informal situations

Identify various support services available and the range of practical issues pertinent to working with young people in different settings

Manage time, work flexibly and independently

Recognise their own values and attitudes and of the emotional intelligence competencies.

Demonstrate self-direction, flexibility and originality in tackling and solving problems sensitively

Critically reflect on practice in order to improve and develop

Demonstrate knowledge of the issues and principles associated with the development of children and young people

Develop practice of advocacy and mediation

Recognise the diverse needs of young people in an increasingly inclusive society

Develop strategies to engage in rational, informed academic debate, developing a reflective understanding through academic study and practical investigation

Improve their own learning and performance, including the development of study skills

Integrate theory and practice, reason critically and demonstrate and exercise independence of mind and thought

Discuss current and significant issues, ethics and legislation relevant to working with young people and how these impact on practice

Course Catalogue

Learning, Development and Support (LaWP) - 32048 - BA (Hons)