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Learning Theories in Education - Secondary

This course serves as an introduction to the theories of learning and explores how these may influence teaching practice.

1,066 enrolled on this course

  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    10 hours
Overview
Requirements

Recognise how pupils learn and apply this knowledge to inform your teaching

This course introduces you to the theories of how pupils learn, and demonstrates how this knowledge can inform teaching practice to significantly impact learning.

What topics will you cover?

  • How children learn and what implications this has for behaviour
  • The basic principles of educational psychology and its impact on teaching
  • The basic principles of child development theories and what cognitive and emotional aspects affect learning 
  • Managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment  
  • Personal and professional conduct 

Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Assess how pupils learn and how this knowledge can inform teaching and significantly impact on learning
  • Develop an understanding of the basic principles of learning theories (constructivism, cognitivism, behaviourism), contemporary issues in education, and how to practically apply these
  • Explore relevant theories of behaviourism and how these affect pupils' behaviour

Who is the course for?

PGCE Trainees

Who developed the course?

Coventry University

Coventry secured 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Online Learning in the QS World University Ranking 2020 and has received No. 1 in the world for Massive Open Online Courses in MoocLab’s World University Ranking 2021.

  • Established

    1992

  • Location

    Coventry

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

  • Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
  • Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
  • Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

  • Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
  • Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
  • Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

  • As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
  • Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control

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