Advanced Diploma in Teaching

Qualify as a teacher or gain professional recognition for existing skills with this online distance learning course. encourages personal development at a pace that suits you, with materials offered entirely online with no formal schedule or deadlines. You will gain knowledge of teaching methodologies, special educational needs, psychological theories of learning and education, and classroom management strategies.

Description

Become a confident, qualified teacher able to work in a range of classrooms and other educational environments with. Taught through video lessons, mock exams and PDF handouts, you will develop your understanding of teaching techniques, learning strategies and focus particularly on adapting your methods to students with special educational needs, ADHD and dyslexia.

Benefits of studying with Victoria Education include

• Easy-to-understand course materials designed by industry experts, accessible through your smartphone, laptop, desktop or tablet device
• No hidden fees or costs - study a professional course and earn a professional e-certificate upon successful completion
• Get instant feedback from automated assessments and mock exams to gauge your progress
• No formal deadlines or teaching schedule, meaning you can learn at your own pace
• 24/7 help and support from your online tutors, through email and via our live online chat
• Qualify for an NUS Extra card and gain access to over 200 fantastic deals from high street brands and one free year of ISIC unlocking over 42,000 international discounts

Who is this course for?

Our course is aimed at anyone wishing to start working in such roles or existing professionals wishing to boost their skills and employability.

Our courses are open to learners of all levels with no formal experience or qualifications required to enrol. However, learners should be aged 16 or over and have a good understanding of English language, numeracy and IT.

CPD

How is this qualification delivered?

Our courses are taught entirely online, meaning you can access the materials wherever, whenever, at a pace that suits you, without formal deadlines or teaching schedules.

The courses are delivered through

• Video lessons
• PDF handouts
• Mock exams
• Online assessment

These can be accessed through any device with an internet connection. Our e-learning platform is optimised for use on mobile, tablet, laptops and desktop computers.

COURSE CURRICULUM

The Foundations of Teaching

• Children & Young People's development
• Maintaining excellent relationships with students and their families
• Children & Young People Safeguarding

Teaching in the UK

• Education within the UK
• Education Standards in the UK
• Salary of Teachers
• The British Schooling System
• Reviewing institutions and educators
• Management of Schools
• Including Everyone

Various Teaching Techniques

• Training as a Teacher
• Introduction
• Getting to grips with development and mentoring
• Preparing Materials
• Planning Lessons
• Picking Activities
• Organising a workshop
• Creating a good first impression
• Tips and tricks
• Importance of changing it up
• Challenging Students
• Difficult topics
• Plenary
• Activities

Teaching Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Students

• Special Educational Needs Essentials
• What is the role of a Teacher?
• SEN Code of Practice
• What is the SENCO?
• Strategies to deal with SEN students
• Awareness of Various disabilities amongst students
• Managing Autistic Students
• General Explanation of Learning Difficulties
• SEN student's anger management techniques
• Down Syndrome Students
• Plenary of SEN

Teaching SEND Students in the US

• SEN USA Essentials
• Special Education - The Conventions
• What's Taught ?
• Teaching The SEN
• Plenary

Teaching students with ADHD

• ADHD 101
• What are the causes of ADHD?
• Assessment of ADHD
• Treatment - ADHD
• Education and ADHD
• What reasonable adjustments are allowed for ADHD students?
• Adults suffering from ADHD

Teaching students with dyslexia

• Dyslexia 101
• Symptoms of Dyslexia
• Mutual conditions
• Assessing Dyslexia
• Preparing the classroom for dyslexic students
• Dyslexia - Techniques and Methods

Managing misbehaving children

• Learning with the child
• Issues of Sanctions
• Children's imagination
• Dealing with Lying children
• Scared Children
• Number one priority
• Training
• Child's way of thinking about tomorrow
• Labor v Fun
• Relationships of Children
• Hopes and Dreams
• When to tell the truth
• Moving between places
• Nature V Nurture
• Independence and Order

The Psychology of Teaching

• Children And Young People That are not learning
• Studying - An In-depth look
• Providing
• Supplementing
• Organising Ideas
• Judgement based
• Memorization
• Utilizing Ideas
• Changing Attitudes
• Independence
• A further look at Studying

Mandatory units

The Advanced Diploma in Teaching consists of ten mandatory modules

• Fundamentals of Teaching
• Teaching in the UK
• Teacher Training
• Teaching Methodologies
• Psychology of Teaching
• SEN Teaching
• SEN in the US
• ADHD
• Dyslexia
• Dealing with Troubled Children

Assessment

The assessment at the end of the course is a multiple-choice exam taken through our online platform. The system is fully automated so you will receive your results instantly upon completion.

Certification

Upon successful completion you will qualify for the UK and internationally-recognised professional qualification. You can order a print copy sent by post for GBP12.

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Our mission is to make learning accessible, affordable, and available to all, regardless of experience or qualifications.