Course HackSupporting Successful Learning in Secondary SchoolBy University of Reading
In a Nutshell
This course from the University of Reading outlines best practices for secondary school educators, with insights from teachers at various levels within academia as well as students.
Favorite Quote
Education is about process, not product. That is, learning isn't simply about an end product — like a painting, a piece of writing, or a test. Education is so much more. It's about how people approach learning, their persistence, their logic, and so on.
Dr. Fiona Curtis
Introduction
Adolescence is a period of physical and mental growth and development, and with so many hormones and emotional impulses in play, it's not surprising that learning can take a back seat.
How can secondary school educators create a more positive and productive environment for their teenage students?
This course offered by the University of Reading through FutureLearn is put together by Dr. Fiona Curtis, a lecturer at the Institute of Education and former secondary school teacher.
With the help of Professor Helen Bilton, trainee teacher Ayeasha Cindy, and learning support assistant Bryn Watkinson the course covers the full spectrum of secondary school learning.
Here are the 3 key insights from this Hack
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