This free online teacher training course explains how to create and maintain a constructive educational environment.

Teachers play a major role in shaping their pupils’ future and personal development. This teacher training course explains how to create appealing lessons that meet the needs of individual students. We go through the code of practice introduced by the UK’s Institute for Learning (IFL). We identify what should be included in assessment records to track learners' progress. We compare written and oral feedback methods and highlight the advantages of giving constructive feedback before detailing data protection principles.

The course then discusses how to work with other professionals like assessors, cleaners and counsellors respectfully and professionally. We provide you with skills required to ensure your curriculum and lesson plans are inclusive and deal with discrimination. We lay out proven strategies used to help pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities receive education that meets their needs. The course explains how to use data generated from initial assessments and examines various aspects of the teaching and learning environment.

Finally, we identify appropriate behaviours teachers can use to maintain classroom discipline and foster the academic and social development of learners. We show you how to encourage positive behaviour while maintaining fairness and consistency in managing student misbehaviour. The course provides the skills required to identify the potential individual needs of learners and make appropriate referrals to special education evaluation, discipline and counselling services. This teacher training course can jump-start your career in education and improves your classroom techniques as you provide inspiring learning experiences for your pupils. Sign up to learn how to be an effective educator.