Whether you want to earn your GED, polish your basic skills to prepare for a job, or retool for re-entry into the workforce, there’s a program just for you at Rock Valley College. We have programs that will position you for success, whatever your background or experience.
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These courses provide development for those who work in education and training and wish to study for a foundation degree or honours degree. They aim to stimulate reflective practice, action research and critical analysis and to engage in dialogue with other practitioners. Theory and practice are studied in depth and there are many opportunities to follow specific interests.
Students come from a wide range of backgrounds eg teachers, lecturers, nurse educators, police trainers, civil service trainers, workplace assessors, adult education tutors, managers, military trainers, and staff development officers.
This course is studied on the Plymouth campus or at an East Devon centre.
Course highlights
A ‘study tour’ to an alternative education system is available to all students. In the past two years we have taken students to North India between Delhi and the Himalayas
A professional practice portfolio enables students to engage in reflections on their professional role and values and the context in which they work
Extensive use of peer and self assessment
The course is usually taught part time, either with regular weekly evening meetings or via a ‘bloc’ route negotiated with the cohort of students
What the students say
BA (Hons) Education and Training graduate, Amanda Bailey, was recently the focus of much attention at an Indian school for socio-economically deprived and special pupils in Dehra Dun, a town located between Delhi and the Himalayas.
Career opportunities
Successful students have gained promotion at work, moved from part-time to full-time work or developed a new direction for themselves. Many take the degree because they are committed to learning and professional development. On completion, it is possible to progress onto the Integrated Masters Programme.
Entry requirements
FdA: Certificate in Education or equivalent, plus regular involvement in professional practice activities. BA (Hons): FdA or equivalent plus regular involvement in professional practice activities.
This course provides development for those who work in education and training and wish to study for a foundation degree. It aims to stimulate reflective practice, action research and critical analysis and to engage students in a dialogue with other practitioners. Theory and practice are studied in depth and there are many opportunities to follow specific interests.
Students come from a wide range of backgrounds including teachers, lecturers, nurse educators, police trainers, military trainers, workplace assessors, adult education tutors, managers and staff development officers.
Course highlights
The foundation degree is built around four core modules and two Professional Practice Portfolios. The latter enable students to engage in reflections on their professional practice and the context in which they work.
Students have the opportunity to take part in a study tour to an alternative education system. In the past two years we have taken students to North India between Delhi and the Himalayas.
Diploma in Teaching Mathematics at University of Plymouth United Kingdom
Teachers, lecturers, trainers and adult education tutors in post-compulsory education and training can develop the skills, knowledge and professional values for teaching mathematics (numeracy) in a variety of settings in the lifelong learning sector.
All appropriately qualified candidates will be given equal consideration during the selection process. The University of Plymouth does not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Teaching Mathematics (Numeracy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector is a nationally recognised teaching qualification with LLUK (Lifelong Learning UK) accreditation.
The course is based on the application of the professional standards for teachers of Mathematics (Numeracy) 2007. The course is credited with 60 credits at HE level 1 and 60 credits at HE level 2. On successful completion, you can progress to the Foundation Degree in Education and Training and subsequently the BA (Hons) Education and Training.
Entry requirements
Full-time applicants must demonstrate NVQ L3 personal skills in mathematics. Applicants will normally be pre-service and entry onto the course is conditional upon the university identifying a suitable placement and subject specialist mentor.
Diploma in Teaching English Literacy at University of Plymouth United Kingdom
Teachers, lecturers, trainers and adult education tutors in post-compulsory education and training can develop the skills, knowledge and professional values for teaching English (literacy) in a variety of settings in the lifelong learning sector.
All appropriately qualified candidates will be given equal consideration during the selection process. The University of Plymouth does not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Teaching English (Literacy) in the Lifelong Learning Sector is a nationally recognised teaching qualification with LLUK (Lifelong Learning UK) accreditation.
The course is based on the application of the professional standards for teachers of English (Literacy and ESOL) 2007. The course is credited with 60 credits at HE level 1 and 60 credits at HE level 2. On successful completion, you can progress to the Foundation Degree in Education and Training and subsequently the BA (Hons) Education and Training.
Diploma in Teaching English at University of Plymouth United Kingdom
Teachers, lecturers, trainers and adult education tutors in post-compulsory education and training can develop the skills, knowledge and professional values for teaching English (ESOL) in a variety of settings in the lifelong learning sector.
Equal Opportunities
All appropriately qualified candidates will be given equal consideration during the selection process. The University of Plymouth does not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.
Career opportunities
The Diploma in Teaching English (ESOL) in the Lifelong Learning Sector is a nationally recognised teaching qualification with LLUK (Lifelong Learning UK) accreditation.
The course is based on the application of the professional standards for teachers of English (Literacy and ESOL) 2007. The course is credited with 60 credits at HE level 1 and 60 credits at HE level 2. On successful completion, you can progress to the Foundation Degree in Education and Training and subsequently the BA (Hons) Education and Training.
Entry requirements
Full-time applicants must demonstrate NVQ L3 personal skills in English. Applicants will normally be pre-service and entry onto the course is conditional upon the university identifying a suitable placement and subject specialist mentor.
This course aims to provide teachers, lecturers, trainers and adult-education tutors in post-16 education and training with the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and professional values necessary for teaching and learning as appropriate to their individual professional needs. This course may be studied at the Plymouth campus or at certain partner colleges.
All appropriately qualified candidates will be given equal consideration during the selection process. The University of Plymouth does not tolerate discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, colour, disability, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation or any other irrelevant distinction.
Career opportunities
The Certificate in Education is a nationally recognised teaching qualification. In further education colleges, all new staff are now expected to achieve the Certificate in Education (inc. the Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector) within four years of taking up a post and five years to acheive QTLS (Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills).
Having achieved the Certificate, you may then progress to a Foundation Degree and then the BA (Hons) Education and Training.
Entry requirements
All students must hold an appropriate qualification in the subject they wish to teach. Part time applicants will normally be actively engaged in teaching in a government funded setting. Full time applicants will normally be pre-service and entry onto the course will be conditional upon the University identifying a suitable placement and mentor in the subject specialism.
These courses provide development for those who work in education and training and wish to study for a foundation degree or honours degree. They aim to stimulate reflective practice, action research and critical analysis and to engage in dialogue with other practitioners. Theory and practice are studied in depth and there are many opportunities to follow specific interests.
Students come from a wide range of backgrounds eg teachers, lecturers, nurse educators, police trainers, civil service trainers, workplace assessors, adult education tutors, managers, military trainers, and staff development officers.
This course is studied on the Plymouth campus or at an East Devon centre.
Course highlights
A ‘study tour’ to an alternative education system is available to all students. In the past two years we have taken students to North India between Delhi and the Himalayas
A professional practice portfolio enables students to engage in reflections on their professional role and values and the context in which they work
Extensive use of peer and self assessment
The course is usually taught part time, either with regular weekly evening meetings or via a ‘bloc’ route negotiated with the cohort of students
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership program at Geneva is an innovative and exciting graduate program that resulted after several years of development.
During that time, steps were taken in order to ensure the quality and relevance of the MSOL program’s outcomes and content. Some of the nation’s most distinguished leadership scholars were consulted during this process. In addition, interviews were conducted among area corporate leaders as a means of identifying the ways in which the MSOL program could best meet the educational and professional needs of their employees. Finally, leadership programs representing a variety of colleges and universities from across the country were evaluated. The result is a graduate program that we believe provides an appropriate blend of theory and field-based application.
At the core of the MSOL program is the belief that the concept of leadership must be reconceptualized and applied in unique and innovative ways in order to meet the requirements of today’s rapidly changing and complex organizations. This approach is interdisciplinary in nature, drawing upon the social sciences and organizational studies to develop the program’s theoretical framework. In addition, the content of the MSOL program flows directly out of Geneva’s mission statement, which is centered on developing servant-leaders. By delivering a biblically-based program focusing on this concept, students have the potential to impact leadership in a variety of organizations throughout the region.
Designed for working adults, the MSOL program is modeled after the very successful Geneva College Degree Completion Program. This concept of the adult education utilizes a cohort model in which an average of 15 students begin the program together and take each course as a group according to the curriculum outlined on this Web site. Proceeding through the program in this way, students can complete their master’s degree in two years, meeting one night each week at convenient class locations throughout the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Core Courses
ED5002 – Foundations of Theory and Practice in Master’s Studies
ED5006 – Survey of Research Methodology
Specialization Courses
ED5315 – Adult Development and Learning
ED7313 – Global Issues in Adult Education
ED7312 – Teaching Adults
ED7712 – Classroom Assessment in Education
ED8444 – Higher Education Curriculum and Development
ED7311 – Theory and Methods of Educating Adults
ED5990 – Integrative Project*
ED7590 – Critical Thinking in Adult Education
ED5311 – The Collaborative Nature of Adult Education
Two Elective Courses
Recommended elective courses
ED7310 Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process
ED7580 – Theory and Development of Multiple Intelligences
ED7690 – Critical Skills for Facilitating Online Learning
ED5312 – Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities
ED7703 – Student Development, Challenges, and Successes
ED7711 – Course Design and Development
ED7713 – Student Advising and Retention
ED7716 – Faculty Leadership
ED8100 – The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends
ED8444 – Higher Education Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies
ED8600 – Effective Online Course Design, Delivery, Facilitation, and Assessment
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Choose any graduate course.