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Preparing for Teaching

Ellie Overland, Jo Baynham, Mark Sackville-Ford, Richard Dunk, Carrie Birkett, Rebecca Patterson, Ben S, Mamta Naik, and Jean O’Dwyer

Ellie Overland, Jo Baynham, Mark Sackville-Ford, Richard Dunk, Carrie Birkett, Rebecca Patterson, Ben S, Mamta Naik, and Jean O’Dwyer

Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone who is interested in teaching and want to become a teacher in the future. It’s suitable for learners of any age and from anywhere, as it takes a global perspective on teaching.

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Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is for anyone who is interested in teaching and want to become a teacher in the future. It’s suitable for learners of any age and from anywhere, as it takes a global perspective on teaching.

Topics Covered

What makes a good teacher and can teaching be ‘measured’?
How teachers manage behaviour in classrooms.
Use own experiences and further research to gain an understanding of different school structures.
Develop an action plan to take the first steps into a career in teaching.

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A book about the importance of having a growth mindset in order to achieve success. is relevant to teaching because it provides insights into how students learn and how teachers can create a classroom environment that promotes learning. The author renowned psychologist who has done extensive research on mindset.

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success

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(Français) Osez vraiment réussir !: Changez votre MINDSET...

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MINDSET : NEW PSYCHOLOGY OF SUCCESS

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Visible Learning

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Synthesizes over 800 meta-analyses on the factors that impact student achievement. It valuable resource for teachers who want to learn about the most effective teaching methods. The author world-renowned expert on educational assessment and has been recognized for his work by the American Educational Research Association.

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No-Drama Discipline Workbook

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Provides practical strategies for managing student behavior without resorting to punishment or rewards. It is relevant to teaching because it helps teachers create a positive and supportive classroom environment that promotes learning.

No-Drama Discipline Workbook

No-Drama Discipline Workbook

A Practical Guide to Elementary Instruction

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A step-by-step guide to teaching, this book is ideal for first-time educators. It covers everything from lesson planning to classroom management. The author is an experienced educator who has written extensively on the topic of teaching.

A Practical Guide to Elementary Instruction

A Practical Guide to Elementary Instruction

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The New Science of Learning

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A comprehensive overview of the science of learning, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how people learn. The author leading researcher in the field of education.

The New Science of Learning

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Making Learning Whole

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Argues that learning is not just about acquiring knowledge, but also about developing skills and dispositions. It is relevant to teaching because it provides insights into how teachers can create a learning environment that promotes holistic development.

Making Learning Whole

Making Learning Whole

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Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain

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Provides a framework for culturally responsive teaching that is based on the latest brain research. It is relevant to teaching because it helps teachers understand how to create a learning environment that is both equitable and effective.

Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain

Culturally Responsive Teaching and The Brain

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How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students,...

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Provides practical strategies for giving feedback that is effective and motivating. It is relevant to teaching because it helps teachers improve their ability to provide feedback that helps students learn.

How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students,...

How to Give Effective Feedback to Your Students,...

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The Innovator's Dilemma

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Explains why successful companies often fail to innovate. It is relevant to teaching because it provides insights into how to create a culture of innovation in a school or district.

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Explores the factors that motivate people to work and achieve. It is relevant to teaching because it provides insights into how to motivate students to learn.

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Teaching With Text-Based Questions

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Argues that the United States needs to improve its education system in order to compete in the global economy. It is relevant to teaching because it provides a wake-up call to the importance of education in the 21st century.

Teaching With Text-Based Questions: Helping...

Teaching With Text-Based Questions: Helping...

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The End of Homework

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Argues that homework is harmful to students and families. It is relevant to teaching because it provides a new perspective on the role of homework in education.

The End of Homework: How Homework Disrupts Families...

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6 hours

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FutureLearn

Institution

Manchester Metropolitan University

Instructors

Ellie Overland

Jo Baynham

Mark Sackville-Ford

Richard Dunk

Carrie Birkett

Rebecca Patterson

Ben S

Mamta Naik

Jean O’Dwyer

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