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The Commonwealth Education Trust is a UK-based charity whose purpose is to advance education across the Commonwealth. Established in 2007, the CET is the successor trust to the Commonwealth Institute. The CI was itself the successor trust to the Imperial Institute that had its origins in a fund raised in 1886 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee.

We reach the areas with the lowest levels of quality provision with a core focus on The CET reaches areas with some of the lowest levels of quality provision with a core focus on sub-Saharan Africa. Its primary focus is on supporting teacher development aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education.

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An Introduction to New Thinking for Your Classroom

1.5-3 hrs 13,561 learners

By Commonwealth Education Trust

You Will Learn How To

After completing this course you will be able to:

Define what being a teacher means
Describe what good teaching and poor teaching looks like
Examine your own experiences as a pupil and how they have shaped you as a teacher
Reflect on your own teaching practice
Identify your own areas of strength
Identify areas you wish to develop to improve your teaching practice

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An Introduction to New Thinking for Your Classroom

1.5-3 hrs

13561 enrolled

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Writing for Young Readers

1.5-3 hrs 24,952 learners

By Commonwealth Education Trust

You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Explain about structural elements, such as character and setting, that are key to holding your writing together
Describe the copyediting and proofreading stage, where you focus on perfecting grammar and spelling
Explain the different publishing methods available, from traditional print publishing to digital publishing
Outline effective writing habits and use your own experiences and culture to enrich your writing
Describe your audience - who your readers are and how you can make your work appealing to your chosen audience
Describe structural editing, where you look at your works, plot, structure, and themes

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Writing for Young Readers

1.5-3 hrs

24952 enrolled

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Growth Mindsets for Teachers and Learners

3-4 hrs 43,328 learners

By Commonwealth Education Trust

You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Define the term ‘growth mindset’ and how it supports life-long learning
Identify how to reflect on your teaching and your use of feedback
Indicate how to give effective and meaningful written and verbal feedback
Explain how teaching and learning help to build a growth mindset in your learners
Outline an action plan to ensure planning for a growth mindset is a continuous part of your teaching
Describe how to partner with a colleague and learn together
State how to begin, or add to, your teaching portfolio

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Growth Mindsets for Teachers and Learners

3-4 hrs

43328 enrolled

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Teach2030 Facilitator Training Course

1.5-3 hrs 8,700 learners

By Commonwealth Education Trust

You Will Learn How To

Having completed this course you will be able to:

Explore the structure of a Teach2030 course
Identify the benefits of working with a learning partner
Determine the key responsibilities that are required for the Teach2030 facilitator role
Plan how to support the head teacher with their initial training course and timetabling CPD
Identify and implement the most effective way(s) to communicate with and provide ongoing support to head teacher and Teach2030 coach
Design the process of regular feedback

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Teach2030 Facilitator Training Course

1.5-3 hrs

8700 enrolled

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Teach2030 Head Teacher Training Course

1.5-3 hrs 11,647 learners

By Commonwealth Education Trust

You Will Learn How To

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

List the structure of a Teach2030 course
Outline the key responsibilities that are required for the Teach2030 facilitator role
Indicate how to support the head teacher with their initial training course and timetabling CPD
Identify the most effective way(s) to communicate with and provide ongoing support to the head and Teach2030 Coach

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Teach2030 Head Teacher Training Course

1.5-3 hrs

11647 enrolled

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Teach2030 Coach Training Course

1.5-3 hrs 4,848 learners

By Commonwealth Education Trust

You Will Learn How To

After completing this course you will be able to:

Examine the structure of a Teach2030 course
Identify the key responsibilities required for the Teach2030 coach role
Discuss how to support the head teacher with timetabling CPD and ensuring sessions take place when planned
Plan how to guide teachers through the courses, and how to keep them informed and motivated
Explore learning partners

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Teach2030 Coach Training Course

1.5-3 hrs

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