Learning and Learners

BY
British Council via Futurelearn

Understand what kind of learners, policy and practice teachers of english language have with this with this Learning and Learners online course.

Mode

Online

Duration

4 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study, Virtual Classroom
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based
Learning efforts 3 Hours Per Week

Course overview

Learning and Learners certification is an online course that is dictated by the British Council in collaboration with FutureLearn. This is just a course for one month that is a continued professional development one and is aimed at the English language teachers who are present worldwide. The course will actually develop some of the skills based on the teacher development framework of the British Council. 

Learning and Learners certification syllabus basically allows the candidates to watch teachers who are experienced in the field of English, and thus the candidates can build rapport with their students, encourage them, and help them prepare to speak up in the class. The course material is actually made up of video interviews that are held with classroom films, and experienced Teachers from all over the globe.

Learning and Learners training offers after course shareable certificates that one can proudly show to their employers by displaying them over Linkedin or their curriculum vitae. Candidates will also get a chance to receive some downloadable teaching resources so that they are awarded the best chances of turning their learnings into practice.

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The highlights

  • Course on learning, and learners
  • Online course
  • 4 weeks programme
  • 3 hours classes 
  • Weekly sessions
  • Self-taught course
  • Expert track course
  • Certificate of completion
  • Shareable certificate link

Program offerings

  • 4 weeks course
  • 100% online course
  • 3 hours weekly sessions
  • Certificate of completion
  • Progress mapping
  • Global classroom
  • Self paced course
  • Shareable certificate
  • Job ready skills

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Futurelearn

Who it is for

This course is for a definite set of people who are English language teachers belonging to all the levels of education. If candidates want to gel a little more with the course materials then they will require an intermediate level English score of B1 on the CEFR scale.

Eligibility criteria

Educational Qualification

  • Only candidates who have a background in the English language can participate in this programme.

Work Experience

  • A working experience as an English teacher will only be preferred while selecting students for admission. 

Certification Qualifying Details

  • To receive the Learning and Learners certification by FutureLearn just needs to complete 90% of the course steps, and then submit assessments to FutureLearn for its feedback from its faculty.

What you will learn

Here is a list of topics that the candidates will be going through in this programme after its completion:

  • Candidates can learn to make a comparison between teaching approaches and world experiences.
  • Learners will be identifying the most important factors behind motivation, and how these can be implemented in the teaching practice.
  • A teacher needs to have different kinds of knowledge, and candidates can discuss what these different types are.
  • Candidates can learn evaluating ways in which language can be understood and practised.
  • Learners will be able to apply several strategies for promoting inclusive education and valuing diversity.
  • Candidates can learn to evaluate the different kinds of assessments by reflecting on the criteria, and activities that are related to writing, and speaking.

The syllabus

Understanding Learners

  • Learner motivation
  • Building rapport
  • Getting learners talking

Subject knowledge

  • What should a teacher know?
  • Different kinds of knowledge
  • Language analysis for learners
  • Practising new language

Inclusive practices

  • What is diversity?
  • Differentiating content
  • Differentiating process
  • Differentiating product

Assessing Learning

  • Why do we assess learners?
  • Types of assessment
  • Assessing speaking
  • Assessing writing

Admission details

The admission detailed procedure is explained with the help of steps here:

  • Go to the Learning and Learners course webpage.
  • The next step asks the candidates directly to the course homepage where registration happens.
  • For registration to happen candidates need to trace the ‘Start your free 7-day trial’ button.
  • When the button is traced, the next step is clicking it.
  • The candidates are guaranteed admission only when they see that the candidates have registered.

Filling the form

Neither the application nor the registration requires any additional amount. Instead of applying with the help of an application form, the candidates will be registering for this learning programme. Only some easy information like their names, age, and a verified email address will be asked for registration from the participants.

How it helps

The Learning and Learners certification benefits are:

  • This course settles for information that proves to be helpful for both the teachers and their students.
  • If the candidates have ample time then they can get done with the programme within a month and pay just a small amount.
  • The level of this course is perfect, and the course content is just accurate.
  • This course provides insightful knowledge to the learners who can then apply these techniques for the betterment of their teaching skills.

FAQs

What happens when the candidates do not complete studying within the first 7 day of the free trial?

If before one finishes the studying they can deposit some amount and start their subscription for continued learning.

Will the candidates be charged even after the course steps get over?

No, as the Learning and Learners programme steps get over the students will not be charged any extra, as the subscription gets canceled.

If the candidates finish off learning everything within 7 days will they get the certificate?

No, the above is not possible as the certificates are given only when the learners start their subscription.

Is the Learning and Learners certification course available only in the English language?

Yes one cannot find any subtitles for this online certificate programme.

Can the learners establish any contact with the educator checking their assessments?

 No contact can be established with the faculty checking the candidates’s assessments.

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