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Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 hours
  • Course by Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Offered by

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The Foundations of Teaching for Learning programme is for anyone who is teaching, or who would like to teach, in any subject and any context - be it at school, at home or in the workplace. With dynamic lessons taught by established and respected professionals from across the Commonwealth, this eight course programme will see you develop and strengthen your skills in teaching, professionalism, assessment, and more. As you carry on through the programme, you will find yourself strengthening not only your skills, but your connection with colleagues across the globe. A professional development opportunity not to be missed. Positive relationships with students supports children's learning. Positive relationships with colleagues and school leaders helps school improvement. This course helps teachers develop strong relationships with families and colleagues. Enhance your course by joining the Commonwealth teaching community on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

Modules

The importance of relationships for educational settings

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1

4 Videos

  • What are the things that promote growth in humans?
  • The elements of human relationships
  • Strategies for improving relationships
  • Codes of conduct for teachers

4 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Grading and Logistics
  • General Overview
  • Outline for Week One

Developing positive teacher-student relationships

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 2

1 Peer Review

  • Peer Assessment One

5 Videos

  • The connection between what we think and how we behave
  • The power of positive questioning
  • Developing good relations in the classroom
  • Ethical behaviour with students
  • Interview One

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Two

Working with your colleagues and school leaders

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 3

4 Videos

  • School effectiveness and school improvement
  • The role of teacher unions
  • The importance of trust
  • Working with leaders, teachers and support staff

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Three

The importance of parent involvement for student success

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 4

1 Peer Review

  • Peer Assessment Two

5 Videos

  • The connection between parent involvement and student success
  • The parent is the child’s first teacher
  • 6 different levels in which parents might be involved
  • Strategies for strengthening teacher-parent relations
  • Interview Two

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Four

It takes a whole village to educate a child: Working with your community

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 5

4 Videos

  • Why do we need to get the community involved?
  • The asset approach to improving student learning
  • Inviting the community into our school
  • The partnership approach to school improvement

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Five

Recognising diversity: Social, Cultural and Values differences in the school

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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  • Quiz 6

5 Videos

  • Important terms: Equity, equality, inclusion and diversity
  • Types of diversity
  • Why we need to address diversity
  • Strategies for addressing diversity in the classroom and school
  • Interview Three

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Six

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Discover "Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Developing Relationships," a Coursera course in Personal Development. Ideal for current or aspiring teachers, this 720-minute foundational course is taught by esteemed Commonwealth professionals. It focuses on building positive relationships with students, colleagues, and families to enhance teaching effectiveness and school improvement. Join the global teaching community with subscription options starting at Starter and Professional levels. Perfect for educators seeking professional growth.

Dr Fawaz Shareef
Instructors

Dr Fawaz Shareef

Professor John MacBeath
Instructors

Professor John MacBeath