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Free Course: Teaching for Non Teachers

  • 05 Aug 2013
  • Online
https://www.coursera.org/course/teach1

Foundations of Teaching for Learning 1: Introduction

Professor John MacBeath

Foundations of Teaching for Learning is a program of study primarily for people who are currently teaching but have had no formal teacher education. It is an introductory program that considers the three domains of being a teacher: Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Practice; and Professional Values, Relationships and Engagement.

Workload: 4-6 hours/week 
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Sessions:
January 2014 (4 weeks long) Sign Up
Aug 5th 2013 (4 weeks long) Sign Up
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About the Course

This introductory course explains how the seven other courses in the program will assist you to improve your understanding of your role and work as a teacher.  This set of courses will enhance your knowledge and understanding about learning and teaching and what makes a teacher a professional. 

Practical activities are provided to assist you in using what you have learned to improve your teaching practice.  While these are optional, it is strongly recommended that you undertake them if at all possible.

Of particular importance is a guide to the development of a portfolio to help you organize and document your thinking about what you have learned. In addition, you may be able to use the portfolio to access other opportunities in the future. 

The program consists of the following courses:

  1. Introduction
  2. Being a Teacher
  3. Learners and Learning
  4. Curriculum
  5. Planning for Teaching and Learning
  6. Introduction to Student Assessment
  7. Being a Professional
  8. Developing Relationships 

Course Syllabus

This course will provide:

  • an explanation of how the Foundations of Teaching for Learning program will benefit you in your role as a teacher;
  • an explanation of the three domains that constitute the basis of the program;
  • an overview of each of the seven courses in the program;
  • details of the components of the courses;
  • information on evaluation techniques to provide feedback on your learning; and
  • guidance on the development of your portfolio. 

Recommended Background

This program 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. No prior knowledge of teaching is required. However we recommend that you take the introductory course first.

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