Lessons and Teaching

BY
British Council via Futurelearn

Sign-up for the Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching accreditation and learn about teaching English at all levels.

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

The Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching online accreditation will be conducted online, with weekly video tutorials. All the material and references will be provided to you by the instructors. You will have the flexibility to pursue this course as you please. 

Also, the Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching course is curated by the British Council, which has experienced faculty adept at imparting English Language skills. Throughout the online course, you will learn about planning courses and lessons, along with acquiring an in-depth understanding of how you should progress in your profession. 

The Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching programme will teach you professional development and how to manage resources that are available to you. Moreover, you need to have at least intermediate-level proficiency in English to be able to pursue this course.

Further, the Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching training course will be instructed by Suzanne Mordue, who has years of experience and expertise in this field.

The highlights

  • Skilled teachers 
  • Online classes 
  • Four weeks
  • Curated by the British Council
  • Broadcast recordings
  • Tests
  • Accreditation available
  • Short video interviews
  • Classroom films

Program offerings

  • Certification
  • Online classes
  • Recorded classes
  • Tests
  • Qualified teachers

Course and certificate fees

certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Futurelearn

Who it is for

The FutureLearn’s Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching course is intended for English teachers who teach English as a foreign language at all levels.

Eligibility criteria

To enrol in the Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching course by FutureLearn, you need to be at an intermediate level in the English language, which is B1 in CEFR.

Certificate Qualifying Details

Besides, if you choose to upgrade the course, you can avail of a digital certificate on successfully completing the course. 

What you will learn

You will study the following subjects during Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching online course by FutureLearn: 

  • Managing resources
  • Managing the lesson
  • Planning lessons and courses
  • Taking responsibility for professional development

The syllabus

Planning lessons and courses

  • Why and how do teachers plan lessons and courses.
  • What are the key factors to consider?
  • Identifying aims and stages in your own and others’ lessons.

Managing resources

  • Making the most of the resources available to you.
  • The role of technology.
  • Using flashcards and realia.
  • Board work, sharing resources with others.

Managing the lesson

  • Factors that influence learning.
  • Teacher language and the use of L1.
  • Pair and group work.
  • Engaging learners.

Taking responsibility for professional development

  • Peer observation.
  • Identifying professional development needs.
  • Personal learning networks.
  • Reflective practice.

Admission details

  • For joining FutureLearn’s Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching course, go to the official course URL.
  • Read the details that are provided to you and then click on the “Register” button to proceed.
  • You will be asked to provide the required information. After entering them, you need to submit the fee, and you will receive the rest of the information via email.

Filling the form

You can apply for the Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching accreditation by clicking on the “Register” button. Future Learn will inform you about everything else after that. You need not fill out a separate form.

How it helps

You will receive the Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching training through interviews and small films showing classes. Through that, you will learn various features of teaching and methodologies best suited for the English language. Besides, the course will be conducted online so you can pursue it from anywhere in the world. 

FAQs

Who has developed the programme?

The British Council has curated the Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching course. 

What are the requirements for the course?

You need to be at an intermediate level (B1 at CEFR) of English.

Who is it for?

The Teaching for Success: Lessons and Teaching online course is for English teachers that are present worldwide.

Will I need to go to an institute to attend the classes?

No. The programme will be conducted online.

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