Professional Development for Teaching Assistants FDLT open events: Ppt to use Sign up sheet (check that email addresses are legible!) to be returned to Jean Edwards, Admissions Tutor. Jean’s card – give out to each attendee Foundation Degree Learning and Teaching

teaching pupils in PRUs teaching assistants unqualified teachers learning mentors bilingual assistants HLTAs cover supervisors inclusion co-ordinators teaching pupils in PRUs form tutors team leaders assistant SENCos specialist TAs in a subject residential education officer learning support officers supporting learners in SEN provision ..and more!

Potential FDLT route to QTS Qualified Teacher via ITE course Experience HLTA / Prior Learning Year 1 of FDLT Year 2 of FDLT Year 3 BA Learning and Teaching This is a potential route and students take ownership of their career aims, supported by guidance from the University. Qualified Teacher via ITE course

Skills underpinned by theoretical understanding Employment based Taught one day a week Skills underpinned by theoretical understanding Experienced and in an educational– confirmed by HT reference. Strong opportunity for students to reflect on their practice through work-based assignments that relate their specific role and setting.

The Curriculum Professional Studies Special Educational Needs, Inclusion & Diversity Core subjects Enriching the curriculum Work-based module

“The decision to do the FDLT is the best decision I have ever made and the last two years have been both challenging and rewarding. What I have learnt has had a positive impact on both teaching and learning in my school.” Graduate’s Comment

Course Leader: julie.jones@northampton.ac.uk Admissions Tutor: jean.edwards@northampton.ac.uk