Essential Skills for New and Aspiring Teachers
Master fundamental teaching skills and develop your teaching identity. Learn effective classroom strategies, reflective practice, and professional development.
Master fundamental teaching skills and develop your teaching identity. Learn effective classroom strategies, reflective practice, and professional development.
This comprehensive course is part of the Foundations of Teaching for Learning program, designed for both new and experienced teachers across all subjects and contexts. Led by experienced educators from the Commonwealth Education Trust, it focuses on developing essential teaching skills, professional identity, and effective classroom practices. Through reflection and portfolio development, participants explore teaching philosophy, classroom management, student engagement, and pedagogical approaches. Perfect for educators seeking to enhance their teaching effectiveness and professional growth.
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What you'll learn
Develop a clear understanding of teacher roles and responsibilities
Master effective classroom management strategies
Understand the importance of teacher identity and professional development
Learn to create engaging learning environments
Develop reflective teaching practices
Master pedagogical principles and teaching methods
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
303 Minutes PreRecorded video
6 quizzes, peer assessments
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There are 6 modules in this course
This foundational course explores essential aspects of being an effective teacher, from understanding professional identity to mastering classroom practices. Students examine key teaching roles, effective teaching strategies, and continuous professional development approaches. The curriculum covers teacher identity formation, classroom dynamics, student engagement, and pedagogical principles. Special attention is given to reflective practice, understanding diverse learning needs, and creating optimal learning environments. Through practical exercises and theoretical frameworks, participants develop their teaching philosophy and professional toolkit.
What is a teacher?
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Myself and My Learning
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Influences on my learning
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Impacts on my learning
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
How do I learn?
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
My learning environment
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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South African Education Leader Prof. Dennis Francis Champions Social Justice and Inclusive Learning
Professor Dennis Francis has established himself as a pioneering figure in South African education through his role as Dean of Education at the University of the Free State and Honorary Professor at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. With a doctorate in sociology, he has made significant contributions to social justice and sexuality education, earning accreditation from the National Research Foundation of South Africa and serving as chairperson of the South African Education Deans Forum. His influential publications, including "Acting on HIV: Using Drama to Create Possibilities for Change" (2011) and "Praxis towards Sustainable Empowering Learning Environments in South Africa" (2010), demonstrate his commitment to addressing crucial social issues through education. Through his leadership and scholarly work, Francis continues to shape educational policy and practice in South Africa, focusing on creating sustainable and empowering learning environments.
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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