Course | Building a Teaching Career: A Step-By-Step Guide

Requirements

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...
Identify the personal and professional qualities needed to be a teacher and consider your own motivations to enter the teaching profession
Reflect on different research-informed notions of what it is to be a teacher
Assess the extent to which teaching might be considered to be a profession or a craft
Explore ideas around teacher identity and reflect on how you might develop your own sense of professional identity as you train to teach and then move into a career
Evaluate the current policy context around schools and teacher education so that you can make informed choices about training routes and potential employment opportunities
Explore the vital importance of well-being as you embark on a career in teaching

Who is the course for?
Whether you are looking to become a first-time teacher or exploring a career move, this course is designed for anyone interested in education as a profession.

Prices

This course is free. Other pricing options are available:

• Unlimited Monthly
$24.99 per month
Automatically renews

• Unlimited Annual
$174.99 for one year
Automatically renews

For further information, please visit Future Learn website.

Facilitators

Simon Gibbons
I am a Reader in English Education at King’s College London and the Director of Teacher Education with over 20 years experience of working in initial teacher education.

Who developed the course?
McGraw Hill
With over 130 years’ experience, we continue to evolve as a global education pioneer within the sector, transforming from a print-centric producer of content to a leader in digital resources and adaptive learning solutions.

King's College London
King’s College London, established in 1829 and a founding college of the University of London, is one of the world’s leading research and teaching universities, based in the very heart of London.

Description

Duration
5 weeks

Weekly study
2 hours

100% online

Digital upgrade
Free

Accreditation
Available

Turn your teaching career aspirations into reality
Whether you’re still deciding to become a teacher, hoping to make a career change, or interested in improving your classroom, this five-week course from McGraw Hill will help individuals at all stages of their teaching journey answer fundamental questions about teaching.

Hear from the experts and join a community of next-generation teachers as you broaden your understanding of the education sector and gain tools to address complex issues.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand teaching as a profession from the inside out, and feel confident entering any classroom.

Build your teaching career by developing a positive teaching identity
This curriculum first focuses on what goes through many aspiring teachers’ minds when they decide to become teachers.

While reflecting on your experiences and values, you’ll discuss the personal and professional qualities and motivations behind effective teachers. By asking yourself these questions, you’ll develop a stronger teaching identity.

Understand education policy and gain strategies to guide your teaching career
A firm foundation in policy and strategy is essential to crafting effective teaching methodologies and ensuring optimal learning outcomes for students.

Familiarise yourself with these policies and unpack their impact on culture, teaching practices, curriculum, and student well-being.

Learn with experts at McGraw Hill
Considered one of the “big three” educational publishers, McGraw Hill has supported the education sector for over a century.

Blending theory and practical solutions, McGraw Hill’s team of experts have developed this course in tandem with the book, “Becoming a Teacher: Issues in Secondary Education.” This text serves as a guide for anyone entering and working in the education profession.

What topics will you cover?
• Deciding to become a teacher; encouraging course participants to think about the sorts of people who become teachers, what motivates them and the professional and personal qualities teachers need.
• On being a teacher; encouraging participants to think about different ideas as to what a teacher; ideas about teaching as a ‘craft’ or a ‘profession’; the importance of research
• Developing teacher identity and sustaining a career as a teacher; encouraging participants to think about developing their teacher identity and to consider how to manage their wellbeing given the demands of the role
• The Policy Context: Schools and Teacher Education; encouraging participants to consider and become familiar with the current policy context surrounding schools and teacher education. This might be primarily drawing on the English context but could draw on international comparison.

Who is This Accredited by?

The CPD Certification Service
The CPD Certification Service: The CPD Certification Service was established in 1996 and is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the CPD policies of professional and academic bodies.

What's Included?

McGraw Hill are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

- Unlimited access to this course
- Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes
- A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible