Teacher Training
You’ll find the teachings of this course invaluable on your journey to becoming a confident, capable and qualified Teacher Training. Enrol online and gain access to a variety of benefits which include:
- High-quality education at an affordable price, with all course materials and learning resources included in the initial fee.
- Expert support and assistance throughout, provided by your personally-assigned tutor and our wider support team.
- The freedom to study in your own time at a pace that suits your lifestyle, with no time-restrictions or deadlines to worry about.
- Round-the-clock access to our exclusive digital learning platform, using almost any connected device in any location.
- An opportunity to transform your career prospects and enhance your outlook, with an endorsed Level 7 Teaching Assistant Diploma.
Learning Objectives
The objective of this course is to provide candidates with a detailed introduction to the duties and responsibilities of the professional Teacher Training . Along with an in-depth overview of the teaching assistant’s working life, candidates study the knowledge, skills and character traits needed to become a successful TA. Ultimately, the course instils candidates with the confidence to step into the field for the first time, or take an existing career as a teaching assistant to the next level.
Our commitment to flexible education is total and we impose no deadlines or time-restrictions whatsoever. In addition, no prior knowledge or experience is required to gain maximum value from this course. Every student is assigned an expert tutor at the time of enrolment, along with all required resources and study aids needed to complete the course. Whatever your current position and objectives, you’ll be one step closer to achieving your potential with an endorsed Level 7 Teaching Assistant Diploma on your CV.
Essential teachings and concepts covered in this Level 7 Teaching Diploma include the following:
- An introduction to the everyday life of the teaching Training
- Typical responsibilities and support services provided
- The importance of effectively monitoring pupils’ performance
- How to support students with special requirements
- Guidelines for working effectively in a classroom setting
- Common challenges and scenarios to expect as a TA
- The cornerstones of a safe learning environment
- Tips for taking a teaching assistant career to the next level
Course Outline
If you’re serious about becoming a successful TA, this Level 7 Teaching Diploma could be your ticket to the big time. The program is completed 100% online, including a series of end-of-unit assessments for submission to your tutor. The course is delivered over 20 insightful units as detailed below:.
Unit 1 - Understanding the learning process
- The Principles of Adult Learning
- Identifying Your Characteristics and Preferences
- Inquiring Rationals
Unit 2 - Increasing your expertise
- Learning and Motivation
- Design Considerations
- Changing Points of View
Unit 3 - Supporting children with special needs
- What does SEN mean?
- Types of Special Educational Needs
- Cognition and Learning Needs
Unit 4 - supporting pupils with autism
- What is Autism?
- The Autistic Spectrum
Unit 5 - Supporting children with ADHD
- Identification and Diagnosis of ADHD
- Teaching Children With ADHD
- Successful Strategy Implementation
Unit 6 - Supporting children with Dyslexia
- What is Dyslexia?
- What is the Cause of Dyslexia?
- What are the Effects of Dyslexia?
Unit 7 - Creating a Safe Learning Environment
- Creating a Safe and Supportive Learning Environment
- Build a strong classroom community
- Build self-esteem and self-efficacy
Unit 8 - Encouraging creativity
- Brainstorming
- The Stepladder Technique
- The Slip Writing Technique
Unit 9 - Using activities to make learning fun
- The Principles of Adult Learning
- The Value of Games
- Types of Games
Unit 10 - Assessing a Student's performance
- Reviewing your assessment strategy
- Quantitative Assessment Standards
- Evaluating Discussion Group Performance
Unit 11 - Giving Effective Feedback
- Feedback Definitions
- Basic Skills
- Questioning Skills
Unit 12 - Personal Professional Development
- Self-Actualisation
- Approaches To Professional Development:
- Developmental Relationships
Unit 13 - Developing presentation skills
- Limitations of Telling
- Overcoming Nervousness
- Using Non-Verbal Communication
Unit 14 - Developing communication skills
- Asking Questions
- Probing
- Listening Skills
Unit 15 - Active listening skills
- What is Active Listening?
- Demonstrating Listening
- Creating the Right Mindset
Unit 16 - Developing interpersonal skills
- What are Communication Skills?
- Getting Better with Communication
- Probing Techniques
Unit 17 - Speaking with confidence
- Good Communication Skills
- Barriers to Communication
- Professionalism
Unit 18 - Time management
- Prioritising your Time
- The Power of a Change
- Changing Our Perspective
Unit 19 - Stress management
- Understanding Stress
- Strategies to Manage stress
- Time Management
Unit 20 - Supervising others
- Responsibilities of a Supervisor
- Building the Right Environment
- Setting Goals with SPIRIT
