FSL5182 - Higher Level Teaching Assistant Preparation (Level 5)

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the national picture with regard to the perception and employment of HLTAs referring to national research findings
2 Reflect on perceptions of workforce reforms expressed formally and informally within and beyond their setting, including the impact of these on their own practice
3 Demonstrate an ability to effectively analyse, evaluate, communicate and support their personal competence in relation to the HLTA standards.
4 Present evidence that demonstrates their own competence in relation to the HLTA standards using appropriate written discipline

Content:

• Knowledge of relevant research and historical perspective
• Investigation and understanding of influences currently affecting their own and other workplaces
• Familiarity with the HLTA standards
• Opportunities to reflect on their own role and competence in relation to the given standards
• Write in appropriate form relating own practice to competence in national standards

Learning and Teaching Information:

At Level 5 it is expected that students will know and understand the essential mechanics of HE study and be able to work more independently in resourcing and researching their learning. Work at Level 5 will emphasize the application and analysis of theory and develop the skills of critical reasoning.

Lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops
Total student hours: 26
Intended Group size: 25/ small groups/ individual

Work-based tasks
Total student hours: 24
Intended group size: 1

Guided independent study
Total student hours: 150
Intended group size: 1

Assessment:

001 HLTA tasks F1-10 1 x 3000 word equiv (end of module) 0%
002 Assessed essay 1 x 1000 words (end of module) 100%


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