Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools (Level 3)

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Welcome to the Supporting Teaching & Learning course, a comprehensive program designed for individuals aspiring to make a positive impact on the educational journey of students. This course is crafted to provide valuable insights, practical strategies, and essential skills for those interested in supporting teachers and facilitating effective learning environments. Participants will explore the foundational principles of education, gain an understanding of diverse learning needs, and develop strategies to support the teaching process.

Throughout this course, you will engage with a variety of topics, including classroom management, differentiated instruction, and the use of technology in education. Whether you are a teaching assistant, aspiring educator, or someone passionate about fostering learning environments, this course offers a rich blend of theoretical knowledge and practical applications.

Join us on this educational journey, where you will not only acquire the necessary skills to support teaching and learning but also contribute meaningfully to the development and success of students in diverse educational settings.

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Course Key Topics

the Supporting Teaching & Learning (Level 3) course is divided into 11 modules.

Module 1: Schools and colleges as organisations

• The structure of education from early years to post-compulsory education.
• How schools and colleges are organised in terms of roles and responsibilities.
• Teamwork in schools and colleges.
• Educational ethos, mission, aims and values.

Module 2: Support health and safety in a learning environment

• Plan and provide environments that support children and young people’s health and safety.
• Recognise and manage risks to health, safety and security in a learning environment or during off-site visits.
• Support children and young people to assess and manage risk for themselves.
• Appropriate responses to accidents, incidents, emergencies and illness in the learning environment and during off-site visits.
• Own role in assisting in the administration of medication.

Module 3: Understand how to safeguard children and young people

• Legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures for safeguarding children and young people.
• How to work in partnership with other organisations to safeguard children and young people..
• The need to ensure children and young people’s safety and protection in the learning environment.
• How to respond to evidence or concerns that a child or young person has been abused or harmed.
• How to work with children and young people to support their well-being.

Module 4: Develop professional relationships with children, young people and adults

• The principles of developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults.
• Legislation, policies and procedures for confidentiality and sharing information, including data protection.
• Develop professional relationships with children and young people.
• Communicate with children and young people.
• Develop professional relationships with adults.
• Support children and young people in developing relationship.
• Support inclusion and inclusive practices in work with children and young people.

Module 5: Understand how children and young people develop

• The expected pattern of development for children and young people from birth to 19 years.
• The factors that influence children and young people’s development and how these affect practice.
• Monitor children and young people’s development and interventions that should take place if this is not following the expected pattern.

Module 6: Support positive behaviour in children and young people

• Policies and procedures for promoting children and young people’s positive behaviour in a learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Manage behaviour that challenges in a learning environment.

Module 7: Support children and young people during learning activities

• Contribute to planning learning activities.
• Prepare for learning activities.
• Support learning activities.
• Observe and report on learner participation and progress.
• Contribute to the evaluation of learning activities.

Module 8: Support English and maths skills

• Identify learner needs for English and maths support.
• Provide English support to help learners access teaching and learning.
• Provide maths support to help learners access teaching and learning.

Module 9: Support the use of ICT in the learning environment

• Policy and procedures for the use of ICT for teaching and learning.
• Prepare ICT resources for use in teaching and learning.
• Support the use of ICT for teaching and learning.

Module 10: Support assessment for learning

• Purpose and characteristics of assessment for learning.
• Use assessment strategies to promote learning.
• Support learners in reviewing their learning strategies and achievements.
• Contribute to reviewing assessment for learning.
• Maintain learner records.

Module 11: Engage in personal and professional development

• What is required for competence in own work role.
• Reflect on organisational practice.
• Evaluate own performance.
• Agree a personal development plan.
• Use learning opportunities and reflective practice to contribute to personal development.

What Will You Learn?

• In the Supporting Teaching & Learning course, participants will acquire comprehensive knowledge and practical skills essential for effective educational support.
• The curriculum covers a range of topics, including understanding educational principles, creating inclusive learning environments, and implementing strategies for individualized student support.
• Participants will explore the dynamics of communication in educational settings, learn about various learning styles, and gain insights into behavioral management techniques.
• Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of collaboration with teachers, parents, and other professionals to create a holistic approach to supporting students' academic and personal development.
• Through this program, individuals will be well-equipped to contribute positively to the educational experience of diverse learners.

• The Supporting Teaching & Learning course is designed for individuals who aspire to play a vital role in the education sector by providing valuable support to teachers and fostering an inclusive learning environment.
• The target audience includes teaching assistants, learning support assistants, and individuals seeking to pursue a career in educational support roles.
• This course caters to those who are passionate about making a positive impact on students' lives, promoting inclusivity, and contributing to the overall success of educational institutions.
• It is suitable for anyone eager to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to support diverse learners and collaborate effectively within a school or educational setting.

• The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Supporting Teaching & Learning (Level 3) and would like to take part in a highly rewarding distance learning study course.
• We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

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