Learning Outcomes

Special Education and Legislation

Teachers’ Responsibilities for Special Education

The Individual Educational Plan

The Value of Inclusive Education

Categories of Disabilities

Lesson Summary

In this module you will learn how to correctly define special education and the main responsibilities of teachers who teach students with special educational needs. You will be introduced to the concept of least restrictive environment and how to modify assessments for students with special educational needs.

Introduction to Learning Disabilities

Case Study: Assisting a student with a learning disability

Learn how to correctly define learning disability and how to distinguish a learning disability from other types of disabilities. You will be introduced to strategies that can help students with learning disabilities.

Introduction to ADHD

Teaching Students with ADHD

This module introduces Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and behavioural signs exhibited by students. You will learn about the drugs that students with ADHD take to reduce their symptoms and practical problems associated with taking these drugs. The modules also describes strategies that a teacher can use to teach students with ADHD.

Introduction to Intellectual Disabilities

Teaching Students with Intellectual Disabilities

You will learn how to distinguish between an intellectual disability and a learning disability, and the strategies that teachers use when teaching students with intellectual disabilities.

Introduction to Behavioural Disorders

Teaching Students with Behavioural Disorders

You will learn about potential types of triggers of inappropriate behaviour. You will be introduced to examples of problematic behaviour that a student with a behavioural disorder might display and strategies for teaching students with behavioural disorders.

Introduction to Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairments

Teaching Students with Hearing Loss

Teaching Students with Visual Impairment

You will learn to recognise the signs of hearing loss and visual impairment and strategies for teaching students with hearing loss and visual impairment.

Working with Students with Special Educational Needs Assessment

Improve your special education teaching methods with this free online course to make a greater impact in the classroom.

Working with Students with Special Educational Needs

This education course is ideal for teachers of all backgrounds. Children with special needs have different requirements, especially when it comes to classroom learning. An in-depth understanding of special educational needs can help you to better perform your role and communicate constructively with pupils. This course can make your working day a little easier and more productive and meaningful.

Special Needs Education – Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Special Needs Education

Understanding Diverse Learners

Inclusive Classroom Practices

Teaching Students With Specific Needs

Behaviour Management and Social-Emotional Learning

Collaboration and Professional Development

Special Needs Education – Lesson Summary

This module focuses on teaching children with special needs and equips educators and professionals with knowledge and strategies to support diverse learners. It covers the identification of special learners, inclusive teaching, assessment, assistive technology, collaboration, and so much more.

Special Needs Education – Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn effective ways for teaching students with various learning disabilities.

Special Needs Education

Students with special needs or learning disabilities are often traumatised because of the lack of care the receive from others and mostly their teachers. Therefore, this online course helps teachers to see how to manage special learners and their various disabilities, help them to feel at home and feel loved, create a conducive learning environment for them and help them see what to do to fasten their learning processes.

Special Education Needs (SEN) An Overview

SEN Support and Assessment

High-Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN

SEN Teaching Methodologies

Communication and Interaction

Cognition and Learning

Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties

Sensory or Physical Needs

Working in Partnership

In this module, we will be introduced to a study of special education needs. We will learn how SEN is related to disability and learn about the classification of SEN into four main areas. We will then explore SEN teaching methods and the social, emotional, and mental difficulties of SEN students.

Course Assessment

This free online course introduces the essentials of teaching special education needs and delivering quality education.

Teaching Special Needs Education

This course provides the basics of special educational needs (SEN). First, we explore how SEN is related to disability and learn its classification into its four main areas. Next, we will explore the SEN support and assessment process, including the importance of quality teaching for students with SEN. In addition, we will also cover teaching methods and the social, emotional and psychological difficulties of SEN pupils.

Historical Context of Early Childhood Teaching

Theories of Child Development & Montessori's Observation on Children

Principles of Montessori's Teaching

In this module, you will learn the details about Dr. Maria Montessori, her observations regarding young children and her contributions to the Early Childhood Education (ECE). You will also learn the principles of Dr. Maria Montessori’s teaching methodology and the essentials for child development.

Practical Life

Science & Mathematics

Digital Life & Montessori Settings

Art, Reading, Writing & Printables

In this module, you will be introduced to the benefits of performing practical life activities along with the importance of maths and science at the Montessori level and their role in child’s development. Moreover, the impact of arts and using technology for children education is discussed. Lastly, the importance of phonetic teaching is explained.

Montessori Teaching - Fundamental Concepts & Principles - Course Assessment

In this free online course, learn about the concepts of Montessori Teaching as the basis for early years education.

Montessori Teaching - Fundamental Concepts & Principles

This course on Montessori teaching covers the fundamental concepts and historical context of early childhood education (ECE), Maria Montessori and her observations about the learning behaviours of children, and different established domains of Montessori. It also explains the role of the surroundings for environment-led learning. This course is an ideal match for beginners in the Montessori method.

Introduction to Communication in the Classroom

Functions of Talk

Types of Communication

How Teachers and Students Talk

In this module, you will learn about communication in the classroom, the purposes and functions it serves. You will also learn about different types and styles of communication, such as verbal, non-verbal, registers. Lastly, you will learn about the differences in teacher-talk and student-talk, as well as how to manage classroom situations using different types of communication.

Effective Verbal Communication - Content, Procedural, and Control Talk

Effective Non-Verbal Communication - Eye Contact

Effective Non-Verbal Communication - Wait Time and Social Distance

In this module, you will learn about the different types and forms of verbal and non-verbal communication. You will also learn about strategies that teachers and students may use to communicate content, procedural, or control talk. Lastly, you will learn some of the issues that may arise when using non-verbal communication.

Effects on Communication

Lecture

Questions and Answers

Classroom Discussion

Group Work

Teacher's Notes on Structures of Participation

In this module, you will learn about the four main participation structures that are used in the classroom: lecturing; questions and answers; discussion; and group work.  You will also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of these participation structures. Lastly, you will learn how these different structures impact a teacher’s preparation for class.

Why Using Classroom Talk is Important

Probing for Learner Understanding

Helping Students to Articulate their Ideas and Thinking

Promoting Academic Risk-Taking, Problem Solving and a Caring Community

In this module, you will learn how to identify student’s understanding and how to support student’s in expressing their ideas fully and clearly. You will also learn how to promote academic risk-taking and problem solving. Lastly, you will learn how to create a caring classroom community.

Diploma in Teaching Skills For Educators - First Assessment

This Course Assessment will now enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of the following area:

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES FOR TEACHERS AND TRAINERS

Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

US National and State Learning Standards

Curriculum Frameworks and Curriculum Guides

In this module, you will learn how to select the general learning goals for your class, about national standards, and how to structure and correctly use a curriculum framework and curriculum guide.

Cognitive Approaches

Behavioral Approaches and Compromise

Taxonomies of Educational Objectives

In this module, you will learn about formulating educational objectives using either a cognitive or behavioral approach or a combination of the two. You will also be introduced to Bloom's Taxonomy. Lastly, you will learn about using a classification system, such as Bloom's, to devise educational goals.

Differentiated Instruction

Emergent Curriculum

Multicultural Education

In this module, you will learn about the individual influence of students on a class, differentiated instruction, the Response to Intervention Program (RTI), emergent curriculums, and multicultural education.

Variety of Resources

Service Learning

In this module, you will learn how to enhance student learning using resources such as the internet, local experts, and field trips. You will also learn about incorporating service learning into the classroom.

Modeling

Activating of Prior Knowledge

The Process of Learning

In this module, you will learn about how to use modelling to demonstrate desired behaviors or to represent important theories. You will also learn how to encourage students to remember what they already know about new material, as well as anticipating student preconceptions and removing misconceptions, You will also learn how to transition students from guided practice to independent practice.

Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators - Second Assessment

This Course Assessment will now enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of the following area:

INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING FOR SUCCESSFUL TEACHING

Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Behavior as a Source of Motivation

Cautions about Behavioral Perspectives on Motivation

Goals that Contribute to Achievement

Goals that Affect Achievement Indirectly

In this module, you will learn about the theory of Behaviorism, operant conditioning, and how to apply them to motivation. You will also learn about the different types of goals that affect student motivation such as mastery goals, performance goals, and failure-avoidance goals. Lastly, you will learn how to encourage mastery goals and how to avoid failure-avoidance goals.

Interest as Motivation

Motives Related to Attribution

In this module, you will learn about the effect of student interest on learning and motivation. You will also learn how to generate student interest in a topic to help students get motivated. Furthermore, you will learn about different attributions of success and failure and how to encourage attributions that positively effect student motivation. Lastly, you will learn how to provide appropriate learning conditions.

Effects of Self-Efficacy on Students' Behavior

Learned Helplessness

Sources of Self-Efficacy Beliefs

In this module, you will learn about the theory of self-efficacy, learned-helplessness, and the sources of self-efficacy in a student.

Self Determination and Intrinsic Motivation

Using Self-Determination Theory in the Classroom

In this module, you will learn about the theory of self-determination, the three basic human needs that lead to self-determination, and extrinsic and intrinsic motivation. You will also learn teaching strategies that support students’ needs.

Expectancy x Value: Effects on Students' Motivation

The TARGET Model

Motivation: Sustaining Focus on Learning

In this module, you will learn about the expectancy of success, the value of success, and how to combine the two to create motivation. You will also learn about the TARGET model, which uses a combination of motivation theories, and how to apply theories of motivation to your own teaching

Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators - Third Assessment

This Course Assessment will now enable you to review your learning so you can determine your knowledge and understanding of the following area:

MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO LEARN

Remember, if you do not achieve the required standard after the first attempt, you can re-take the assessment until a successful outcome is achieved.

Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators - Assessment

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Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators

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The Learning Process

Teachers’ Perspective on Learning

This module will introduce you to two main learning theories and four different domains of learning. You will also learn about curriculum learning and incidental learning.

Introduction to Behaviourism

Operant Conditioning

Operant Conditioning and Students’ Learning

Further Key Concepts about Operant Conditioning

You will be introduced to behaviourism and operant conditioning. You will learn about research into operant conditioning using laboratory rats and how this research has influenced learning in the classroom.

Introduction to Constructivism

Psychological Constructivism

Social Constructivism

Theoretical Differences between Psychological & Social Constructivism

Implications of Constructivism for Teaching

You will be introduced to constructivism and its two main branches - psychological constructivism and social constructivism. You will also learn about assimilation and accommodation in relation to constructivism.

Diploma in Educational Psychology - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Special Education and Legalisation

Diploma in Educational Psychology - Second Assessment

Introduction to Student Development

Developmental Trends

This module differentiates between learning and development and outlines ways that students' development is relevant to teachers. You will be introduced to different developmental models such as the staircase model and the kaleidoscope model of development.

Trends in Height and Weight

The Effects of Puberty

Development of Motor Skills

Health and Illness

You will learn about puberty and the types of physical changes that occur during puberty. You will be introduced to trends in the height and weight in students, and factors that contribute to a rise in obesity levels. The module also describes the importance of developing motor skills in young children.

Jean Piaget’s Theory

The Sensorimotor Stage

The Preoperational Stage

The Concrete Operational Stage

The Formal Operational Stage

This module introduces the work of the famous Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget who developed the four stage cognitive development theory. The module outlines the ages at which each of Piaget's stages occur and  describes each of the four stages in detail.

Introduction to Social Development

Erik Erikson’s Theory

Abraham Maslow’s Theory

This module introduces research into social development such as Erikson's eight stage model of social development. You will learn how changes in social development affect student behaviour in the classroom.

Introduction to Moral Development

Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory

Carol Gilligan's Theory

Character Education

You will learn how to distinguish between morality and moral development, and between morality of justice and morality of care. The module introduces the work theorists such as Kolberg and his theory of moral development, and Gilligan's theory of moral development.

Introduction to Student Diversity

Individual Learning Styles

Multiple Intelligences

Gifted and Talented Students

This module introduces the concept of individual learning styles in students. You will learn how to distinguish between field dependence and field independence, and between the two cognitive styles of impulsivity and reflectivity.

Introduction to Gender Differences

Physical Differences in Gender Roles

Social, Academic and Cognitive Difference in Gender Roles

This module describes ways that gender differences affect students in day-to-day classroom life, and what are the implications of gender differences in the classroom. You will learn about differences in the way that boys and girls usually socially interact, and how teachers can influence gender roles.

Introduction to Cultural Differences

Cultural Differences in Language

Cultural Differences in Attitudes and Beliefs

Accommodating Cultural Diversity

You will learn about bilingualism and compare and contrast the two second language teaching techniques - total immersion and additive approach. The module helps you identify what a culture is and how language is used differently across various cultures.

Diploma in Educational Psychology - Third Assessment

Diploma in Educational Psychology - Assessment

Learn how to harness knowledge of educational psychology to teach more effectively in this free online diploma course.

Diploma in Educational Psychology

This diploma course helps you improve your teaching methods to fulfill your role more effectively by exploring classroom psychology. Teaching can be very challenging when confronted with the many different personalities and learning levels of students. How do you accommodate all of these different characters and abilities in a classroom? This diploma course helps you to use your newfound knowledge of psychology to complete this difficult task.

Teaching Assistant Overview

Professional Developments

Working with the School and Its Policies

Discussion on Curriculum, Assessment and Monitoring

Providing the Best Learning Environment

This module will aid you in studying a comprehensive definition and overview of a teaching assistant. You will also analyze the importance of skills and knowledge, including the various ways to assist in teaching. We will help you organize information linked to the school development plan. Answering questions such as: What is a performance review?

This free online course covers the fundamental ideas, practices and skills that a teaching assistant needs to know.

Teaching Assistant Fundamentals

A teaching assistant is also known as a ‘TA’ or ‘teacher's aide’. This course covers the fundamental principles and credentials required of a teaching assistant. In addition, we analyse professional advancements and the most effective method of implementing school regulations. You will gain knowledge about the curriculum and supervision. By the end of the course, you will learn the whole school environment and how to deal with behavioural issues.