Foundations of Teaching for Learning Developing Relationships

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. Positive relationships with students supports children’s learning. Positive relationships with colleagues and school leaders helps school improvement. This course helps teachers develop strong relationships with families and colleagues.

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Syllabus

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
The importance of relationships for educational settings
Week 2
Developing positive teacher-student relationships
Week 3
Working with your colleagues and school leaders
Week 4
The importance of parent involvement for student success
Week 5
It takes a whole village to educate a child: Working with your community
Week 6
Recognising diversity: Social, Cultural and Values differences in the school

FAQ

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Reviews

Positive vibration is good in teaching, for teachers and students to have a mutual understanding to develop a good relationship!

This course has made me learn how effective teaching learning systems can be by just improving relationships.

Very good and informative! It change my concept of discrimination!

i have reached my professional goals thanks to the courses i have taken on coursera.