Classroom Assistants Learning Inititiative
11 Dec 2006
UNISON is offering funded places on the Open University “Supporting Children’s Learning in the Early Years (E124)” course. The course will run exclusively for UNISON members in Belfast, Armagh and Omagh from February to October 2007.
This course focuses on the student’s role in working with young children (with a focus on children aged from birth to six years) including those identified as gifted or talented; those with special educational needs (SEN); and those who have English as an additional language (EAL). It examines policy relating to the regulation/promotion of children’s status, welfare, and learning, and the way it impacts on children and adults in the home, in early years settings, and in out-of-school contexts. You will gain a broader understanding of the early childhood curriculum by focusing on supporting children’s learning in key areas such as language, literacy and communication; mathematical development; and personal, social and emotional development. You need to be working in an early years setting prior to and during the course.
The course is accredited for 30 points and links to the Open University Foundation Degree in Early Years and BA in Childhood & Youth Studies. Letters and application forms are being sent out to all UNISON Classroom Assistants. If you do not receive one by Nov 9th, please contact Fidelma as perhaps we do not have your up to date details on our membership system. To find out more about the course click here
