What Alison says about this course
Effective teaching skills can have a big impact on each individual student in the classroom. This course begins by introducing you to verbal and non-verbal communication and how to use these tools to stimulate a student's thinking.
What you will cover
Alison splits this diploma into 18 modules across 76 topics, about 15 hours of study in total.
- Module 1: Communication in the Classroom — 6 topics
- Module 2: Effective Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication — 5 topics
- Module 3: Structures of Participation — 8 topics
- Module 4: Using Classroom Talk to Stimulate Students' Thinking — 6 topics
- Module 5: Diploma in Teaching Skills For Educators - First Assessment — 1 topic
- Module 6: Selecting General Learning Goals — 4 topics
- Module 7: Formulating Educational Objectives — 5 topics
- Module 8: Students as a Source of Instructional Goals — 5 topics
- Module 9: Enhancing Student Learning — 4 topics
- Module 10: Creating Bridges Between Goals and Experiences — 5 topics
- Module 11: Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators - Second Assessment — 1 topic
- Module 12: Behavior and Goals as Motivation Sources — 6 topics
- Module 13: Motivation Related to Attributions and Interests — 4 topics
- Module 14: Self Efficacy — 5 topics
- Module 15: Self-Determination — 4 topics
- Module 16: Combining Motivation Theories — 5 topics
- Module 17: Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators - Third Assessment — 1 topic
- Diploma in Teaching Skills for Educators - Assessment — 1 topic
The summary above is Alison's own wording, and the module list is theirs too. Confirm the details on their course page before you start.
How to start
The course is hosted by Alison. Use the “Start this course” button above to open it on their site, where you create an account with them and study at your own pace. There is no deadline and no fee to learn. The learning is free; Alison charges separately if you want a certificate at the end, and that is entirely optional.