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Foundations of Teaching for Learning: Introduction

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 introductory course considers the three domains of being a teacher: Professional Knowledge and Understanding; Professional Practice; and Professional Values, Relationships and Engagement. Enhance your course by joining the Commonwealth teaching community on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

Status: Adaptability
Status: Instructional Strategies
Course10 hours

Featured reviews

VG

Reviewed Nov 18, 2020

It is such an enlightening experience, the journey is interesting and the details are enthusiastic. I enjoyed and learnt new things in this course.

PN

Reviewed Feb 20, 2016

Excellent as an introductory course with lots of information to make you think and evaluate your own situation and practice as a teacher at any level.

JO

Reviewed May 30, 2020

A very well detailed course. I am overwhelmed by the level of teaching and will strive to complete all of the courses offered by the Commonwealth Education Trust. A five stars it is, well-done!

CM

Reviewed Aug 29, 2017

This course is really useful to new and experienced teachers, instructors from kindergarten to college levels. It brings you to meet yourself in new perspective of teaching and learning context.

BB

Reviewed May 23, 2019

I've enjoyed and learnt all the related techniques to improve my professional capabilities as a teacher. Thanks alot

MG

Reviewed Oct 3, 2015

Thanks a lot Coursera! Appreciation Commonwealth Education Trust. Thank you dear Professor John MacBeath and everybody contributing to the development and running this wonderful experience for us.

RC

Reviewed Mar 6, 2020

I learned a lot from the lectures. The essay grades should not be solely based on peer review. There should be instructor input on the essay grade as well.

GC

Reviewed Jun 22, 2020

very good course. it focuses more around reflecting on your ideas about education, as opposed to teaching you concrete teaching techniques

FM

Reviewed Aug 24, 2019

It is the easiest to understand course. I have came across many classes, yet this one is straight to the point, informative with the material it offers, and very motivating.

RL

Reviewed Feb 23, 2020

Very good and interesting! I recommend the course to educators or people interested to learn more about the educational sector.

KA

Reviewed Sep 18, 2023

The best thing about this course is that it is designed in such a way that I did not feel confused at any time. Things were very well explained and truly generated this excitement to learn more

SS

Reviewed Jun 12, 2018

It was great learning experience, specially for an educator, who is from corporate background and didn't have the formal teaching experience.

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