Education Access Course: Your Route to Teaching

Modules

Module 1: Academic Writing Skills

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Be able to structure a written response
• Be able to develop a structured response to a plan
• Be able to present the response appropriately for audience and purpose
• Understand how to apply academic writing principles to own work

Module 2: Reading and Note Making

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand a range of reading strategies
• Understand the use of language in terms of the purpose and context of a range of texts
• Be able to use methods for developing notes from a range of sources

Module 3: Family

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the relationship between the family and the wider society
• Understand role relationships within the family
• Be able to evaluate the influence of feminism on the study of the family

Module 4: Current Developments in Education

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand recent changes in the organisation and control of schools
• Understand current key issues in education policy
• Understand the range of institutions which exist in the school sector

Module 5: Child Development Early Socialisation

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the nature/nurture debate in early socialisation
• Understand early socialisation and the formation of attachment
• Be able to analyse the impact of early socialisation on child development

Module 6: Nutrition and Digestion

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the concept of a balanced diet
• Be able to assess dietary needs and digestion efficiency
• Understand the structure and function of the human digestive system

Module 7: Play in the Curriculum

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the role of play
• Understand theoretical approaches to play and learning
• Understand types of play for children
• Understand the characteristics of an enabling play environment
• Understand inclusive play practice

Module 8: Numeracy Skills for Primary Education

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Be able to use mental arithmetic to perform a variety of functions
• Understand how to interpret and use written data
• Be able to solve written arithmetic problems

Module 9: The Safe and Ethical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the principles of safe and ethical use of generative AI in own subject area
• Be able to evaluate the use of generative AI tools or resources with regard to academic integrity
• Be able to evaluate safe and ethical practices in using generative AI in own subject

Module 10: Perspectives on Education

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand perspectives on education policy and practice
• Understand different approaches to the organisation of the school sector

Module 11: Human Reproduction Growth and Development

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Be able to analyse the structure and function of the human reproductive system
• Be able to evaluate how hormones regulate the reproductive system throughout life
• Understand the sequence of events from conception to childbirth

Module 12: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand equality and diversity
• Know how to promote inclusion in schools/educational settings
• Be able to analyse legislation, policies and procedures that inform equality, diversity and inclusive practice in schools/educational settings

Module 13: Literature: The Novel

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand structure and plot within the novel
• Understand themes in the novel
• Understand the use of language in the novel
• Understand the significance of characterisation within the novel
• Understand the significance of setting within the novel
• Understand the significance of the various contexts within which novels are written
• Be able to apply a critical perspective to a novel

Module 14: Safeguarding

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand the legislative requirements regarding safeguarding and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Understand the role of the person responsible for safeguarding within a professional setting
• Understand how to recognise safeguarding concerns when working with children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Understand how to report safeguarding concerns when working with children, young people and vulnerable adults

Moduel 15: Social Interaction

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand theories of social influence
• Understand the impact of social roles and norms on behaviour
• Be able to evaluate the application of social influence theories in real-life contexts

Module 16: Working with Children with Additional Needs

Upon successful completion of this module, you will:

• Understand biological and environmental factors which may result in children needing additional support
• Understand how the Early Years practitioner supports children’s socialisation and behaviour within the classroom
• Understand how personal experiences, values and beliefs impact on the role of the Early Years practitioner when meeting children’s additional needs
• Understand the Early Years practitioner’s need for professional and personal support when working with children with additional needs

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete a course induction which comprises of three short introductory tasks to support the development of your academic study skills.

Entry Requirements

To study an Access to HE Diploma you must be resident in the UK and have a UK postcode..

You must hold Level 2 qualifications in both English and Maths, or be working towards them alongside studying your Access to Higher Education Diploma.

University Entry Criteria

It must be reiterated that each university will set its own admission criteria. So, you must check with your desired institution if your Access to HE Diploma and other qualifications will be accepted. In many cases, to get started at university you will need: - A certain number of credits passed with a merit or a distinction grade - A face-to-face interview at the university - Literacy and numeracy assessments provided by the university - Course-related work placements or work experience - GCSE Grade C/4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 such as Functional Skills/Key Skills, etc.) It is your responsibility to check that your Access to HE Diploma will be accepted as part of these entry requirements for your chosen degree. learndirect will not be held accountable if completing this Access to Higher Education Diploma doesn’t secure you a position with a higher education institution.

Minimum age restriction

Access to HE Diplomas are designed to support students to progress to university who have substantial experience of life outside of formal education which they have gained since completing compulsory schooling.

Average completion timeframe

The average time it takes our learners to complete the course is 9-12 months.

Assessment requirements

A range of assessment methodologies are used, including: academic poster, academic report, case study analysis, development of play activity, essay, illustrated report, journal article, portfolio, presentation (video and audio recording), research report, academic writing skills tasks.

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete a course induction which comprises of three short introductory tasks to support the development of your academic study skills.

Exams required

There are no exams included in the assessment of the course.

Is Membership Required?

No membership is required to enrol on this course.

Additional requirements

Learners must be actively studying for a minimum of six months before results can be ratified and certificates ordered. The six month period does not start until you have completed and passed the course induction and you must be submitting assignments regularly (in line with the deadlines in your Individual Learning Plan) to meet this six month requirement. Certificates can only be issued once your course is paid for in full.

Certification Timeframe

You can expect to receive your certificate 12-16 weeks from your final assignment being marked and graded, depending on the time of year. You will be provided with regular updates throughout the certification process so that you are fully informed of your individual timeframes.

Course Fees

All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.

*You will have access to the course for 24 months.

Assessment

A range of units make up this qualification, with an assignment at the end of each. You will submit your work to your tutor for marking and tailored feedback. You must acquire 60 credits in total in order to achieve the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education Professions). Of these credits, 45 will be taken from graded units which focus on the academic subject areas included in the course. The remaining 15 come from ungraded units included to help you to improve your academic writing and study skills.

In addition to the qualification units, you will also be required to complete a course induction which comprises of three short introductory tasks to support the development of your academic study skills.

As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.

Qualifications

Skills & Education Group Access

On successful completion of the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Education Professions), (QAA aim code: 40012840), you will receive a Skills & Education Group Access, QAA recognised, Access to Higher Education Diploma at Level 3. As part of your programme, you will also receive help as well as guidance on your university application and the research you need to do to get the most out of your diploma.

An access validating agency with a strong social purpose to recognise achievement, particularly for those who have benefited least from their previous educational experiences, Skills and Education Group Access supports the needs of learners, providers, businesses and communities by enabling progression into higher education.

Developing Your Career

Completing this Education Access Course opens doors to a teaching career. You can work as a Primary or Secondary School Teacher, and with experience, advance to leadership roles like Head Teacher.

Further Qualifications and Prospects

With Qualified Teacher Status, pursue roles like Head of Department or explore educational psychology.

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