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FdA Childhood Education (Truro and Penwith College) [full-time, part-time route available, 2 years] at University of Plymouth

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Foundation degree (FdA) in Childhood Education awarded by the University of Plymouth and delivered at Truro and Penwith College. It covers the psychology of learning, curriculum and assessment, special educational needs and professional practice in primary settings.

Duration: 2 years full-time (part-time route available)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time route available  |  Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Psychology of Learning and Development, Interpersonal Relationships and Teamworking, The Educational Theory of Teaching, Curriculum, Planning and Assessment, Special Educational Needs and Disability and Professional Practice within a Primary Setting. The final year covers Education and Society, Alternative Learning Environments, Curriculum: English and Mathematics, Primary Curriculum: Science and Technology, Educational Research and Critical Professional Practice within Primary Education.

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Application information

Duration: 2 years

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