Teaching Foundations: Understanding Learners and Learning
Master essential teaching skills and understand how students learn. Explore classroom dynamics, learning styles, and effective teaching methods.
Master essential teaching skills and understand how students learn. Explore classroom dynamics, learning styles, and effective teaching methods.
This comprehensive course, part of the Foundations of Teaching for Learning program, explores the fundamental aspects of learning and teaching. Led by experienced Commonwealth education professionals, it examines how children learn, classroom dynamics, and effective teaching strategies. The course covers crucial topics including student identity, learning styles, classroom engagement, peer relationships, and educational theory. Perfect for new and experienced teachers across all contexts - schools, homes, or workplaces - seeking to enhance their understanding of learning processes and teaching effectiveness.
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What you'll learn
Understand how children's identity shapes their learning experience
Master techniques for engaging diverse student groups
Develop effective classroom management strategies
Analyze peer group dynamics and their impact on learning
Implement differentiated learning approaches
Apply key educational theories to teaching practice
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This course includes:
354 Minutes PreRecorded video
6 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This foundational course explores the complex dynamics of learning and teaching in modern educational settings. The curriculum covers six essential areas: understanding children's lives, learning processes, student engagement, peer group dynamics, extended learning environments, and educational theory through key thinkers. Students gain practical insights into classroom management, teaching strategies, and student development while exploring both theoretical frameworks and practical applications.
The lives of children
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
How children learn
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Engaging with students
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
The power of the peer group
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Learning that travels
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Four key thinkers
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Educational Leadership Pioneer Prof. George Oduro Transforms School Management in Ghana
Professor George Oduro has established himself as a leading authority in educational leadership at the University of Cape Coast, Ghana, building on his award-winning doctoral research from the University of Cambridge focusing on headteacher professional development. His comprehensive experience spans all levels of Ghana's educational system, encompassing both rural and urban environments, while his expertise in leadership strategies for improving teaching and learning quality has earned him prestigious roles. As the Local Director of the Leadership for Learning Ghana-Cambridge programme and a facilitator for the British Council Connecting Classrooms Project, he continues to shape educational leadership practices. His distinguished status is further recognized through fellowships at the Centre for Commonwealth Education, the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust, and the All Saints' Educational Trust, establishing him as a pivotal figure in advancing educational leadership across Ghana and beyond.
Distinguished Scholar Prof. John MacBeath Shapes Global Educational Leadership Policy
Professor John MacBeath, Professor Emeritus at the University of Cambridge, has established himself as a transformative figure in educational leadership through his extensive academic and policy work. His influential career includes serving on the UK Government National Schools Standards Task Force (1997-2001) and consulting for major international organizations including OECD, UNESCO, and the European Commission. As Project Director of the Centre for Commonwealth Education, he has significantly impacted educational policy in Ghana through collaboration with the University of Cape Coast. His contributions to education have been recognized with an OBE in 1997 and an honorary doctorate from the University of Edinburgh in 2009. MacBeath's scholarly impact is evidenced through his authorship of 20 books, including the notable "A Common Wealth of Learning" (2013) and "Learning in and out of School" (2012), cementing his position as a leading voice in global educational leadership.
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