Brief Introduction
Build your understanding of learning and teaching to gain confidence in supporting children in school as a teaching assistant.Course Summary
This course is designed for primary school teachers to help them develop effective teaching strategies and support children’s learning. You’ll explore key aspects of teaching and learning in primary schools.Key Learning Points
- Understand the key aspects of teaching and learning in primary schools
- Develop effective teaching strategies
- Support children's learning in primary schools
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop effective teaching strategies for primary school children
- Understand the importance of inclusive education and support for children with special needs
- Implement various assessment methods to evaluate children's learning
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- A basic understanding of primary education
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online self-paced course
- Interactive quizzes and activities
- Video lectures and case studies
Similar Courses
- Teaching English to Young Learners
- Inclusive Education: Essential Knowledge for Success
- The Science of Learning
Related Education Paths
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Primary Education
- Master of Education (MEd) in Curriculum and Instruction
- Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Ken Robinson
- Alfie Kohn
Related Books
Requirements
- This course is for teaching assistants and support staff in early years and primary school. It will also be of interest to teachers returning to work, newly qualified teachers, as well as providing a refresher for current teachers. Parents of children in schools may also find this course useful in helping them to support and encourage their children’s learning. This course focusses on teaching and learning in primary schools. If you work in a secondary school, you may like to join: .
Outline
- You and others Welcome to Week 1 Your point of view Bias in the classroom Types of teachers Review and reflect How people learn Welcome to Week 2 Doing things differently More way than one way Expectations and fulfilling them Review and reflect The environment for learning Welcome to Week 3 Teaching in reality Haydn scale Behaviour in the classroom Review and reflect Communication and language Welcome to Week 4 Communication Listening The right questions Review and reflect
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to support primary school students with this comprehensive online course. Users have praised this course for its engaging content and practical strategies. See what others are saying about this course.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users found the practical strategies taught in the course to be helpful in supporting primary school students.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative content
- Practical strategies that can be used in the classroom
- Great way to refresh teaching techniques
- Easy to navigate platform
- Useful for both new and experienced teachers
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Limited interaction with other course participants
- No certificate of completion offered for free version
- Some users experienced technical difficulties
- Not as in-depth as some users were expecting