Education FdA

Are you ready to shape the future of education? The Foundation degree in Education course covers how people learn and develop throughout their lives – enabling you to make a difference to learners of all ages.<br/><br/>Taught at NTU in Mansfield, you’ll get to grips with a range of social, cultural, and political aspects of education. You’ll explore the meaning of education, who it’s for and whether it’s socially just. With a focus on real-world learning, you’ll also consider education in its broadest sense at local, national and international level.<br/><br/>Whether you plan to go straight into the world of work on completing your foundation degree, or this is your stepping stone to further study, you’ll gain the knowledge and transferable skills you need to progress in a diverse range of careers in education.<br/><br/>**Why study FdA Education and NTU Mansfield?**<br/><br/><br/>- **The course includes a placement** alongside your studies in an educational setting, giving you hands-on experience and the confidence to become an effective practitioner.<br/><br/><br/>- **On completion, you will be eligible to top-up to degree-level study** with the BA (Hons) Education and Professional Practice (Top-up).<br/><br/><br/>- **On completion, you will be well-placed to go straight into the world of work** and take up a variety of careers within education.<br/><br/><br/>- **The course is delivered over 2-3 days a week,** allowing you to fit in study around other commitments. <br/><br/><br/>**What youll study**<br/>In the first year, you’ll shadow professionals and visit educational settings. You’ll begin to explore and debate different educational contexts and approaches. Additionally, you’ll start developing their teaching, learning, and assessment skills using both theory and your own experiences.<br/><br/>In the second year, you’ll have a substantial placement in an educational setting. This hands-on experience will be used throughout the year to analyse how teaching theory and educational policy influence teaching and learning.

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