This course looks at how Under the Sea Mind Maps can be used practically in the classroom as an effective tool to assist the learner to develop their critical thinking and reasoning skills. This course explores four basic Mind Maps that can be used as a solid introduction to Mind Maps and abstract thinking, as …
Cause and effect is an essential higher-order thinking skill that assists to develop learners who can think critically, analyse situations and solve problems. This course is designed to provide teachers with information and resources to help them effectively implement cause and effect in the classroom. Course Outline Introduction to cause & effect The importance of …
This course looks at 6 simple strategies that Senior Phase teachers, or any teachers in primary school, can implement in their classroom tomorrow to assist learners to make sense of unfamiliar text and generate a deeper understanding. Course Outline Identifying what you know Making connections Making predictions Picture it What questions do you have? Sorting …
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This course provides school managers with guidance on how to develop their delegation skills. It aims to assist in building a more effective team. The ability to delegate is a powerful tool that allows leaders and managers to grow and develop their team, as well as allow more time for more strategic planning and organising. …
This course provides managers and leaders with essential skills so that they are able to give effective feedback to motivate and empower their staff and build a more effective team. It also provides guidance on giving feedback to parents. Course Outline Feedback and mentorship Why is giving effective feedback so difficult? Understanding stages of teaching How to …
This course is designed for all teachers to understand the importance of an effective rubric and guides teachers through the process of creating a rubric that meets all cognitive levels and assesses the learners’ true ability. A rubric can be one of the most powerful assessment tools to assess a learner’s true ability, provided it is constructed …
This course is designed to provide insight into the Millennial generation. Teachers will be provided with information and guidance on how to deal with Millennial learners, teachers and parents. Course Outline What is a Millennial? Understanding Millennials Dealing with Millennial learners Dealing with Millennial teachers Dealing with Millennial parents
This course looks at the classroom environment, and more specifically how teachers as the managers of their classroom can create an environment that promotes effective teaching and learning. This course looks at three main elements. Firstly, the physical environment – how your classroom is set up and how this impacts your environment. Secondly, we look …
This course provides an introduction to early literacy development, why it is so important and how teachers can promote and develop these essential skills for their learners. Course Outline Introduction to early literacy Oral language Emergent reading & writing Play for literacy development Songs & rhymes for literacy Reading & stories Emergent writing A literacy rich environment …
This course is designed to give teachers a brief introduction to ADHD and to provide information, ideas and strategies that can be used in the mainstream classroom to accommodate learners with ADHD. Course Outline Introduction to ADHD Common characteristics of ADHD Supporting learners with ADHD in the classroom Tips to help ADHD learners succeed at …
