1. Foundation Degree in Supporting Teaching and Learning – Level 5
Induction
session
UCAS institution code S41
Course code X900

2. Today’s session Introduction to Level 5 (year 2) Course calendar
Assignment submission dates
The VLE
Rules and regulations
Mitigating circumstances
Student Finance UK
Other MMU/college updates

3. Level 5 unit summary Professional practice Multi-agency working
Research Study
Diverse Needs
= 4 units in total

4. Exam board June (date tbc)
Course Calendar
Sept – Oct
Research Study DK
Oct – Dec
Multi-agency working (BN)
DPP (BN)
Jan – March
Diverse Needs (DK)
Jan
Research Study (DK)
April – May (DK)
Research Presentations
Exam board June (date tbc)

5. Multi-agency working
Critically appraise key policies /legislation and their implications for those working with children and young people.
Discuss the roles, responsibilities and professional boundaries of those who provide support from within the school setting and from external agencies.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of assessment frameworks (e.g. CAF & APIR).
Evaluate the effectiveness of multi-agency working including identifying barriers to effective multi-agency working and strategies for overcoming these barriers
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Participants will be required to complete:
a 5000 word analysis of a given case study to meet all Learning Outcomes (LO 1 – 4 )

6. Supporting Diverse Needs
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of a range of diverse and complex needs.
Critically evaluate relevant legislation and policies relating to SEN and inclusion and its coherence with different models of SEN and disability and the value and belief systems related to them
Critically discuss the strategies used to raise the achievement of vulnerable and SEN pupils.
Understand the roles, responsibilities and professional boundaries of those involved in supporting pupils with diverse needs.
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Participants will be required to complete:
A critical review of 2 types of learning difficulty/disability
Critical review of school strategies

7. Developing Professional Practice
Self-Evaluation and Reflection
Reflective Accounts
Employability Plan
Tutorial Reviews
Three Observations of Experienced Practitioners.
Contextual analysis of workplace
Evaluation of Presentation(s) and Feedback
Resources produced (leaflets etc)
ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES
Portfolio of 5000 words

8. Assignment deadline dates
Unit
Deadline dates
Multi agency working
19 Dec 2013
Diverse Needs
3 April 2014
Research Study
8 May 2014
Developing professional practice
15 May 2014

9. Assessment criteria for Level 5
Knowledge and understanding
Links to wider reading
Reflection and analysis (including critical argument)
Relevance to the set task
Use of contrasting source material
Structure – logical and progressive
Use of language + good flow

10. Marking criteria Knowledge and Understanding
Knowledge & understanding of the topic.
Clear understanding of and explicit links to some aspects of a wider field of study.
Thinking Skills: Reflection & Analysis
Questioning of assumptions Critical analysis including contrary perspectives.
Thinking Skills: Relevance to the set task
Discussion is always appropriate and relevant Insightful
Thinking Skills:
Use of source material
Selection and application of a wide and relevant source base. Accurate use of referencing technique.
Practical Skills & Transferable Skills:
Structure
Well organised and clear flow in the discussion.
Evidence of independent thought.
Transferable Skills:
Use of language
Work displays an excellent use of standard written English – SPAG, academic style

11. Rules and regulations Can be found in: - the course handbook
- MMU website
Key point to remember
Talk to your personal tutor

12. Break ........but please don’t bring food and cans back into the classroom