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Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by Commonwealth Education Trust
  • Offered by

About

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. This introductory course considers the three domains of being a teacher: Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Practice; and Professional Values, Relationships and Engagement. Enhance your course by joining the Commonwealth teaching community on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

Modules

Module 1: Being a Teacher: a Professional Privilege

    • 4 Videos
    • 4 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1

4 Videos

  • Lecture 1: About the Course
  • Lecture 2: Being a Teacher
  • Lecture 3: The World of Childhood
  • Lecture 4: Being a Professional

4 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Grading and Logistics
  • General Overview
  • Outline for Week One: Being a Teacher: A Professional Privilege

Module 2: Thinking About Learning

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 2

1 Peer Review

  • Reflection on Teaching and Learning

4 Videos

  • Lecture 1: Revisiting Learning
  • Lecture 2: Thinking About Thinking
  • Lecture 3: Teaching for Learning
  • Lecture 4: Thinking About Curriculum

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Two: Thinking about Learning

Module 3: How Good is My Classroom?

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 3

4 Videos

  • Lecture 1: What is a Good School?
  • Lecture 2: Questioning
  • Lecture 3: Thinking about Assessment
  • Lecture 4: Planning for Improvement

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Three: How Good is my Classroom?

Module 4: Continuing to Learn in a Changing World

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 4

1 Peer Review

  • Your Learning Story

4 Videos

  • Lecture 1: A World of Change
  • Lecture 2: Outside of School
  • Lecture 3: Professional Development
  • Lecture 4: A Review: Questions of Professionalism

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Four: Continuing to Learn in a Changing World

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"Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction" is perfect for aspiring or current educators across various contexts. This course, part of an eight-course program, is taught by esteemed professionals from the Commonwealth. It focuses on professional knowledge, practice, and values. Lasting 480 minutes, it offers starter and professional subscription options. An excellent professional development chance to connect with a global teaching community.

Professor John MacBeath
Instructor

Professor John MacBeath