Handbook

Teachers of all kinds face many difficult questions, and confusingly, many conflicting answers. Should I teach my students directly, or try to let them discover things for themselves? Should I emphasise content delivery in my area of expertise, or instead focus on general capabilities? Should I be strict and demanding, or stand back and allow students to sort things out for themselves? What are the differences in ways I should teach children, adolescents, and adults? In this course, you will gain insights into these questions by learning about memory, cognition, attention, what drives people to do what they do, and how teachers can best respond to learners by taking their perspective. You will learn about principles and strategies that help your students enjoy what they are doing, engage deeply in learning, and fulfil their potential. You will hear from expert researchers and practitioners as they share some guiding frameworks, separate fact from fad, and build your confidence to design and implement teaching strategies that work.