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Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 12 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 course will help you consider how to develop appropriate learning goals for individual and groups of students. You will learn how to plan learning activities to engage your students in ways that will achieve these goals. Enhance your course by joining the Commonwealth teaching community on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

Modules

Introduction

    • 1 Videos
    • 4 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Introduction to Course 5

4 Readings

  • Syllabus
  • Grading and Logistics
  • Portfolio
  • FAQ

WEEK ONE

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 1

5 Videos

  • Lecture 1: Introduction to mindsets for Teaching and Learning
  • Lecture 2: Moral Purpose, Mindset and Hard Goals
  • Lecture 3: Learning Models
  • Lecture 4: Inquiry and Professional Learning Designs
  • Copy of Lecture 1: Introduction to mindsets for Teaching and Learning

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week One

WEEK TWO

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 2

5 Videos

  • Lecture 1: Weaving the Ways: Wise, Strong and New
  • Lecture 2: Learning Principles
  • Lecture 3: Assessment for Learning
  • Lecture 4: A Focus on Feedback
  • Interview 1

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Two

Peer Assessment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Peer Assessment 1

WEEK THREE

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 3

4 Videos

  • Lecture 1: Social and Emotional Connections
  • Lecture 2: Learners Owning Their Own Learning
  • Lecture 3: Key Questions in Action
  • Lecture 4: Taking and Inquiry Stance in Planning for Teaching and Learning

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Three

WEEK FOUR

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 4

5 Videos

  • Lecture 1: Spirals of Inquiry: An Introduction
  • Lecture 2: Spirals of Inquiry: Scanning and Focussing
  • Lecture 3: Spirals of Inquiry: Developing a Hunch and New Professional Learning
  • Lecture 4: Spirals of Inquiry: Taking Action and Checking
  • Interview two

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Four

Peer Assessment

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Peer Assessment 2

WEEK FIVE

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 5

4 Videos

  • Lecture 1: Teacher Professional Learning: Professional Learning is Core Business
  • Lecture 2: A Focus on Learner Needs and Highly Engaging Adult Learning
  • Lecture 3: Adult Learning is Frequent and Focused
  • Lecture 4: 'Open to Learning' Conversations are a Way of Life

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Five

WEEK SIX

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Quiz 6

5 Videos

  • Lecture 1: Innovative Learning Environments
  • Lecture 2: Innovative Learning Environments - Case Studies for Consideration
  • Lecture 3: Grit and Perseverance - for Learners and Teachers
  • Lecture 4: Mindsets, Trust, Networking and Impact on Learners
  • Interview 3

1 Readings

  • Outline for Week Six

Auto Summary

"Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Planning for Teaching and Learning" is designed for aspiring and current educators across various contexts, including schools, homes, and workplaces. Offered by Coursera, this personal development course is taught by esteemed professionals from the Commonwealth. It focuses on developing teaching skills, setting learning goals, and planning engaging activities for students. Spanning 720 minutes, the course provides a unique opportunity for global professional development. Subscription options include Starter and Professional levels, making it accessible to a wide audience. Join the Commonwealth teaching community online to enhance your learning experience.

Dr Judy Halbert
Instructors

Dr Judy Halbert

Dr Linda Kaser
Instructors

Dr Linda Kaser

Professor John MacBeath
Instructors

Professor John MacBeath