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| Course Code | 089221VP105 |
| Course Title | Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts and Technology - DO NOT USE |
| School | Teacher Education and Training |
| Start Date | 12 January 2009 |
| Venue | West Suffolk College |
| Mode of Attendance | Part Time |
| Weeks | 24 |
| Tutor | Kathryn Langford |
| Contact Name | Sharon Cain |
| Telephone | 01284 716365 |
| Email | sharon.cain@wsc.ac.uk |
| Days | Monday |
| Start Time | 13:00 |
| End Time | 16:00 |
| Summary | The course is designed to develop underpinning knowledge of English (Literacy) concepts and application of this knowledge and teaching theories in the classroom.
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| Qualifications | City and Guilds 7305-15 |
| Modules | Each specialist area covers two Units:
1. Literacy/ESOL and The Learners (Level 4)
2. Literacy Theories and Frameworks (Level 5)
Literacy Learning and Teaching (Level 5) and the practical skills of teaching are included in the two units
The mix of levels 4 and 5, result in a level 5 qualification.
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| Entry Requirements | You should already have a teaching qualification or be working towards a DTLLS or equivalent. Before starting the course applicants will be required to take part in an Entry Assessment. Lifelong Learning UK (LLUK) is very specific about the entry criteria and all candidates must take part. Process skills and personal skills must be demonstrated at Level 3. You will have tasks to complete at home and an assessment session to attend at college (lasting 3 hours approx). This will enable you to demonstrate your Level 3 skills in your specialist area. To help to prepare for the entry assessment you can look at Key Skills Communication (Level 3). Study packs are also available to help you.
Course Requirements - at least 75 hours of teaching (over 2 years) and a current CRB check.
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| Course Content | The course will run for 4 terms. City & Guilds ask for 120 guided hours of time and approximately 300 hours `personal study' in addition to this. Teaching practice (75 hours) is included. Saturday conferences (one a term) are also included using Creative Routes funding from the Skills for Life Improvement Programme.
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| Concessions | For Further Education Full and Part-time courses (not applicable for Higher Education courses): Students under the age of 19 on 31 August will not be charged tuition fees for the period but will pay costs incurred during the course and examination fees for subjects not part of their main course. Students may also be able to apply for an Educational Maintenance Allowance; for further information please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319 or the EMA help line on (free phone) 080 810 16 2 19. Students aged 19 or over on 1 September will be required to pay the full fee, unless they are eligible for remission of fees under the College's concessionary arrangements, plus a College registration fee, examination and awarding body fees and all other costs incurred during the course. Separate arrangements apply for students not registered in the E.E.A. For enquiries and information on the finance of being a student, please contact Student Welfare on 01284 716319. |
| How to apply | For Further Education Full and Part-time courses: Applications for courses are welcome throughout the year. Wherever possible we will provide early confirmation of your place and ask you to complete the enrolment process in due course. Some places will be offered provisionally subject to achievement of examination grades, other requirements and sufficient course capacity. For more information please visit our website on www.wsc.ac.uk or complete an application form and return it to The Information Centre, West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL. You will then be invited to visit the College to meet the staff and talk about your individual needs. Interviews usually commence from January onwards.
For Higher Education Full-time courses: Applications must be made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). You will need to apply online via www.ucas.com. UCAS starts receiving applications for full-time courses on 1 September in the year prior to you starting your course. Ideally, your application should be with UCAS before the beginning of January of the year you are commencing study although the College normally considers later applications. The final deadline is 30 June and applications after this date are via the UCAS "clearing system".
For Higher Education Part-time courses: Applications are handled via the University Campus Suffolk web site which can be found at www.ucs.ac.uk. |
For more information please telephone 01284 716333 or write to -
West Suffolk College, FREEPOST IH2445, Information Centre, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3BR
West Suffolk College operates a policy of continuous improvement some details may be subject to change. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, but the College accepts no responsibility for errors or omissions. Prices are quoted in pounds sterling, and are correct at the time of going to print, but might be subject to change without prior notice. All prices stated are per academic year and subsequent years' study may be subject to change
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