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Supporting Successful Learning in Secondary School

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Brief Introduction

Develop your understanding of learning and teaching and build your confidence in supporting students in secondary school.

Course Summary

Learn how to support learning in secondary schools with this online course from the University of Leeds, exploring the key functions of a teaching assistant.

Key Learning Points

Understand the key functions of a teaching assistant in a secondary school setting
Explore ways to support learning in the classroom and beyond
Learn how to build positive relationships with students and colleagues

Learning Outcomes

Understand the role and responsibilities of a teaching assistant in a secondary school setting
Develop strategies for supporting learning and engagement in the classroom
Build positive relationships with students and colleagues

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

No prior experience or qualifications required
Access to a computer and internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

Similar Courses

Becoming a Teacher
Preparing for Teaching
Teaching for Success: Learning and Learners

Related Education Paths

Notable People in This Field

Doug Lemov
Sir Ken Robinson
Linda Darling-Hammond

Related Books

Requirements

This course is ideal for teaching assistants in secondary schools. It will also be of interest to teachers returning to work, newly qualified teachers, unqualified staff, 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 in secondary schools. If you work in a primary 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

Read reviews of Supporting Learning in Secondary School course on FutureLearn. Users have found the course informative and engaging. Many users appreciated the practical application of the course material. However, some users complained about the lack of variety in the course content and its slow pacing.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical application of the course material

Pros from User Reviews

Informative content
Engaging course material
Clear and concise instruction
Good for teachers looking to improve their practice
Modules are well-structured

Cons from User Reviews

Limited variety in course content
Slow pacing of the course
Some users found the course material too basic
No opportunity for interaction with other learners
Some users thought the quizzes were too easy

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