ED0H012 - Training as a Teaching Assistant 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED0H012 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Training as a Teaching Assistant | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Education, Early Years and Social Work | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Post Compulsory Education | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2022 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 0 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100508 - post compulsory education and training | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
Module Aims
This is a standalone module to introduce the role of a Teaching Assistant within a early years/primary school setting.
1. Explore the role of a Teaching Assistant in the support of young learners within an early years/primary school setting (maintained and non-maintained settings)
2. Understand the basic principles of child development and how children learn
3. Understand the interrelationship and importance of learning through play
4. Appreciate the role that government policy, learning environment, class teacher and the wider family play in supporting the development process of a child
Content Summary
The modules aligns to the principles endorsed by:
• Curriculum for Wales – Welsh Government
• A curriculum for funded non-maintained nursery settings – Welsh Government
• Play Wales - national organisation for children’s play, an independent charity supported by the Welsh Government to uphold children’s right to play and to provide advice and guidance on play-related matter
The module comprises of 5 blocks:
Block 1 - Introduction to the role of a Teaching Assistant within an early years/school setting
• Curriculum for Wales
• Non-maintained curriculum
• Areas of Learning and Progression Steps
• ‘Five Development Pathway’ model
Block 2 - Child development and learning theory
• Introduction to child development theories (Vgotsky, Bruner and Montessori)
• Introduction to learning theory (Skinner, Bandura)
• The interrelationship between how a child develops and how they engage with learning
Block 3 - Play as a pedagogy
• Stages and types of play
• Play to learn – authentic learning, play spaces and resources
• Play wellbeing/deprivation
Block 4 - Effective Environments
• Creative learning – indoors and outdoors
• Storytelling
• ‘Tuffspots’
Block 5 - Enabling Adults
• The role of the ‘adult’
• Links with home
• Teachable moments
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Independent Study | 38 |
| Placement | 12 |
| Directed Study | 26 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To identify the factors that influence children's learning and development |
| LO2 | To explain/ reflect on the concepts that can affect practice in the early years |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | Create and use a resource to support learners in 1:1 or small groups that includes a short written piece about why you chose the resources and how you developed it in relation to learner needs, profile, and stage of development. You will also need to include a written reflection of the activity. | 0 | N/A | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Practical Coursework (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |