Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional
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Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional at Coursera Overview
Duration | 12 hours |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Approx. 12 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish
Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional at Coursera Course details
- 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 emphasise what you can do to act professionally. This includes developing your own philosophy of teaching and making sure that you continue to improve your knowledge and skills. It also considers what it means to be part of a community of professionals, working with others to improve what happens in your school, community and profession.
- Enhance your course by joining the Commonwealth teaching community on our website, Facebook and Twitter.
Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Being a Professional at Coursera Curriculum
What it means to be a professional
Teaching as a profession ? characteristics of a profession and a professional
What society expects of teachers
The importance of the teacher to student outcomes and development
My reasons for becoming a teacher
Syllabus
Grading and Logistics
Portfolio
FAQ
Outline for Week One
Quiz 1
Ethics, codes of conduct and standards for teachers
Ethical, professional behavior for teachers
Features and uses of professional standards
Registration, certification, appraisal and performance management
Codes of conduct and discipline of teachers
Interview One
Outline for Week Two
Quiz 2
Legal and administrative responsibilities of a teacher
The duty of Care
Negligence (Part 1)
Negligence (Part 2)
A duty to educate
The rights and responsibilities of students, parents and teachers
Outline for Week Three
Quiz 3
Developing a personal philosophy of teaching
How teaching and education changes lives
Evidence on effective teaching (1)
Evidence on effective teaching (2)
My values, beliefs and current philosophy of teaching
Interview Two
Outline for Week Four
Quiz 4
Being part of a professional learning community
The power of professional learning
Professional learning communities in education
Action learning using evidence
The role of leadership in professional learning
Outline for Week Five
Quiz 5
Continuing to develop as a professional
Reflection, self-assessment and goal setting
Gaining and utilising feedback from others
Formulating a personal professional development plan
Keeping a balanced life ? teacher stress and satisfaction
Interview Three
Outline for Week Six
Quiz 6
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