Employment Opportunities Work-Based Learning (WBL) / Work Related Learning (WRL) and Employability is incorporated into the programme, which is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge base required to work in the children and young people’s workforce. The course acknowledges that children and young people should be afforded the benefits of learning and discovery outdoors, enhancing their health and wellbeing by promoting a pedagogical approach to meeting their needs. Students normally find their own vocational employment opportunities, but if individuals struggle with this and want to gain relevant experience in an area of work, then they can approach their tutors for support. Some of the employment opportunities for students on completion of the course include: Nursery Manager Teaching Assistant Healthcare Practice Worker Social care Youth Worker Children’s services Education Welfare Whilst studying this programme you will be given the opportunity to develop further personal and employability related skills, through planned module content and also external opportunities. A range of teaching approaches are used to specifically enable you to develop and enhance your communication and team working skills. Employers and other industry professionals also input into the programme giving you further contacts. Teaching, Learning and Assessment Your performance in a module will be assessed during the academic year, normally through a combination of coursework and end of year examinations. You must pass the assessments in order to be credited with that module for your award. In addition, some modules may have to be passed as pre-requisites for others taken later in your programme. The method of assessment varies between modules and your lecturers will advise you of the method(s) to be used. This reflects the need to develop a range of different knowledge, understanding and skills. During your programme you may experience some, or all, of the following types of assessment: Coursework essay questions Coursework group reports Coursework case study problems Group presentations Small group assessed discussions Practical’s Formal examinations In-class tests Online assessments Portfolios
Employment Opportunities Work-Based Learning (WBL) / Work Related Learning (WRL) and Employability is incorporated into the programme, which is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge base required to work in the children and young people’s workforce. The course acknowledges that children and young people should be afforded the benefits of learning and discovery outdoors, enhancing their health and wellbeing by promoting a pedagogical approach to meeting their needs. Students normally find their own vocational employment opportunities, but if individuals struggle with this and want to gain relevant experience in an area of work, then they can approach their tutors for support. Some of the employment opportunities for students on completion of the course include: Nursery Manager Teaching Assistant Healthcare Practice Worker Social care Youth Worker Children’s services Education Welfare Whilst studying this programme you will be given the opportunity to develop further personal and employability related skills, through planned module content and also external opportunities. A range of teaching approaches are used to specifically enable you to develop and enhance your communication and team working skills. Employers and other industry professionals also input into the programme giving you further contacts. Teaching, Learning and Assessment Your performance in a module will be assessed during the academic year, normally through a combination of coursework and end of year examinations. You must pass the assessments in order to be credited with that module for your award. In addition, some modules may have to be passed as pre-requisites for others taken later in your programme. The method of assessment varies between modules and your lecturers will advise you of the method(s) to be used. This reflects the need to develop a range of different knowledge, understanding and skills. During your programme you may experience some, or all, of the following types of assessment: Coursework essay questions Coursework group reports Coursework case study problems Group presentations Small group assessed discussions Practical’s Formal examinations In-class tests Online assessments Portfolios
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