Preparing for Teaching

Discover the world of teaching and learn how to be a good teacher

A great teacher can totally transform a subject and inspire a classroom of students to succeed. But, learning the most effective teaching strategies doesn’t happen overnight.

This course is an ideal starting point before beginning a formal teacher training course. It will give you a sense of the most important teaching skills and help you explore your own preconceptions of teaching.

On the course, you’ll learn about all the different qualities that make a great teacher and what knowledge and teaching skills you might need when you enter the classroom.

This course is for anyone who is interested in teaching or who wants to become a teacher in the future.

It’s suitable for learners of any age and from anywhere in the world, as it takes a global perspective on teaching.

This course is for anyone who is interested in teaching or who wants to become a teacher in the future.

It’s suitable for learners of any age and from anywhere in the world, as it takes a global perspective on teaching.

• Identify the attributes and skills of good teachers.
• Reflect on how teaching can be 'measured'.
• Explore how teachers manage classrooms.
• Discuss different approaches to managing behaviour in classrooms.
• Compare school structures and different types of schools.
• Explore how your own experience of education has influenced your views of schools.
• Design an action plan to move into a career in teaching.