Course description
Access to Higher Education (Education)
Those who become teachers have a strong desire to make a lasting difference in children’s lives and inspire them to achieve their goals in life.
Training to be a teacher is to embark on a learning journey that will culminate in an engaging and fulfilling career. Whether you plan on teaching primary or secondary education, you will get the opportunity to share your passion for learning.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education) aims to provide you with the fundamental knowledge you need to study teaching at university. You will study the developing child and the psychology of learning as well as the influences of educational achievement.
The course will also teach you the basics of psychology including developmental psychology and the sociology of education. This will tie into managing behaviour in the classroom and the importance of play. You will also learn about the importance of safeguarding and equal opportunities.
This Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education) includes modules to prepare you for degree level studies including study techniques and how to write an assignment.
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Entry Requirements:
Learners must have GCSEs in both English and Maths at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) or be working towards these qualifications (talk to us about Functional skills if you do not have these). They also need to aspire to study a teaching related degree at university.
Eligibility:
- 19+
Outcome / Qualification etc.
- Type: A2HE Diploma
- Course Level: Level 3
- Awarding Body: Open College Network West Midlands
Training Course Content
Preparing To Study; Academic Writing Skills; Preparing a Written Assignment; Roles, Responsibilities & Relationships in Education; The Developing Child; The Psychology of Learning; Influences on Educational Achievement; The Human Nutrition and the Digestive System; Theories of Child Development; Language acquisition; The Development of Education; Developmental Psychology; Disability and Special Education Needs; Play; Short story; Managing Behaviour in the Classroom; Human Reproduction, Growth & Development; Sociology of Education; Equality of Opportunities; Safeguarding in Education.
Why choose Ixion Holdings Ltd
We are a national ‘Grade 1’ Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ training provider.
As part of Shaw Trust, in 2021 we supported over 475,000 people.
100% of respondents at their end of apprenticeship survey said their Teaching Assessor was knowledgeable and experienced.
Continuing Studies
Whether you aspire to be a primary or secondary school teacher, this qualification is the perfect first step. The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education) is designed for students who wish to go on to study a teaching related degree at university.