Access to Higher Education - Education

As part of this unit, you will gain an understanding of academic essay writing. Including essay planning, structure and sourcing information. You’ll also look at the importance of academic referencing.

Research is a fundamental skill in higher education and in this unit we explore the different approaches to academic research and how you can use it in your work to add depth and evidence to points you make. We also look at how to properly credit original authors and use Harvard referencing to show where important information has come from.

Presentations form a key life skill and important academic tool. In this unit we’ll develop and understanding of the importance of planning, organisation, preparation and delivery of presentations. Learning useful strategies along the way.

In this unit you’ll gain all the knowledge you need to know, to be able to use a computer for your studying needs. This includes producing documents, sharing information, using the world wide web and using applications.

Assessment in schools forms a key part of tracking children’s development. Here you’ll know the strategies used for conducting assessments and the skills and knowledge required. You will also have the opportunity to carry out a planned assessment of your own!

For this unit you will understand the role school policies play in addressing equal opportunities issues. You’ll also look into the reasons why there are variations between attainment levels for boys and girls. Also the attainment levels between those of different ethnic backgrounds.

Gain an understanding of the different types of Learning Difficulties that you might come across in schools. Knowing what services are available out there to support children with learning difficulties. You will also investigate the different strategies teachers may use in the classroom to support children with learning difficulties.

As part of this unit, you will explore the different models of teaching, understand key aspects of cognitive development. You’ll also enjoy looking into the learning theories and the ways in which they have influenced current practice.

For this unit you’ll go back to 1979 to explore the ways Education in England has changed through the years. You’ll explore the National Curriculum looking at the aims, content and influence it has had on Education. Lastly, taking a look at the current policies and how they influence teachers and teaching.

Lessons for an integral part of any school day. So, for this unit you’ll explore the factors that need to be considered when planning lessons. Including knowing the resources available and appropriate for the learning activity.

For this unit, you’ll explore the requirements for an outstanding lesson, be able to prepare a lesson and reflect on the outcomes of the lesson.

As part of this unit, you’ll explore the teaching roles and responsibilities in education and training. You’ll understand the ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. Also looking at the range of professionals involved in supporting children’s learning and development.

Here, you’ll develop an understanding of the nature of sociological theory and how it is developed. Delving into the three major 19th century theorists Karl Marx, Emilie Durkheim and Max Weber. Also looking in to major theoretical approaches of the 20th century such as functionalism, conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism.

As part of this unit we’ll take a look at the different structures of families in modern Britain, understanding the functions of the family. Whilst also considering the impact of family breakdowns.

For this unit you’ll explore the scope and relevance of linguistics and linguistic theories in modern English.

As the title above indicates you’ll be looking at the main differences between standard and non-standard forms of English. Also developing an understanding of grammatical terms and sentence structures.

Child language acquisition is a key aspect of children’s development. During this unit you will explore the theories behind language acquisition, you’ll understand the main stages in children’s language acquisition including the research methods used to investigate children’s language development.

During this unit you will literary critical texts and literary theories. At the end of the unit you will be able to apply your knowledge to analyse literary texts.

In this unit you will find out how the sounds of English are produced by the human voice. You’ll develop your understanding of how phonology, phonetics and phonemics are used to analyse the sounds of English.