Foundation Degrees in Teaching
- Foundation degrees in teaching provide training and experience to students who wish to start or advance their career in education and can be the first step toward a post graduate certificate in education (PGCE). There is a wide selection of foundation degrees to choose from, depending on your teaching career goals. The University of Staffordshire offers a three-year, part-time degree in teaching for students who want to work while they study.
- Foundation degrees in primary teaching and learning are designed to meet the education needs of teacher assistants who work with children in primary schools. This degree is offered by the Open University as an undergraduate foundation degree of 240 credits. This degree includes courses such as supporting learning in primary schools, child development and working with children, young people and families.
- Foundation degrees in teaching for special education provide the general skills a regular foundation degree in teaching offers while adding core and optional modules focused on special education needs. Leeds University offers a three-year special education needs foundation teaching degree that can be extended two years into a bachelor of arts in learning and teaching. Core modules that focus on special education needs in the degree include mainstreaming students and using stories to develop learning.
- Prospective physical education teachers can take a foundation degree in teaching that focuses on sports coaching. The degree develops a broad understanding of fitness, coaching and physical education and the skills needed to communicate this information. MidCheshire College offers a two-year, full-time foundation degree in sports coaching and physical education.
