Study Program | Online Play-Based Learning Course for Basic School Teachers

This course is designed to support primary teachers to build the skills and knowledge they need to create and facilitate more playful learning that is joyful, collaborative, and engaging.

Topic:Technical Sectors, Education
Provider:Right To Play
Region:Africa
Compatibility:Offline, Tablet, Smartphone

Welcome to the Online Play-Based Learning Course for Basic School Teachers.

This online course is designed to equip you with a clear understanding of Play-Based Learning (PBL) and the Standards-Based Curriculum (SBC). It has two modules made up of five units each. In Module 1, you will learn about Play-Based Learning and its benefit to holistic child development and learning, the types of PBL, the characteristics of PBL, and your role in using PBL as an educator.

In Module 2, you will also learn about the Standards-Based Curriculum, the objective and rational of the curriculum, pedagogical approaches prescribed by the SBC, making and using teaching and learning resources (TLRs), forms of assessment in the SBC, and play-based lesson planning and delivery.

In addition to these, you will have access to reference materials like sample play-based lesson plans, handouts on making some TLRs etc. These are provided so that you can read more and feel confident in integrating the Play-Based Learning approach into the implementation of the SBC.

Is this course for me?
This course is designed for all teachers at the primary school level, particularly Basic 1-6 teachers.

How will I benefit from this course?
On completion of this course, you will:
• apply knowledge of Play-Based Learning to your lesson planning, to maximize opportunities for improved learning outcomes across the SBC subjects
• deliver the SBC using learner-centred, play-based learning
• create a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment that respects the rights of all learners and responds to the varying learning needs of all children, including children with disabilities
• make and use appropriate TLRs to support learners' learning in school
• use appropriate techniques to assess learner's learning

How long will it take?
This course should take you around 3 months to complete.

How much does it cost?
This course is free!

Will I get a certificate at the end?
Yes - you will be able to download a certificate once you have completed all of the modules within the course. You will also receive a certificate and CPD point from the National Teaching Council upon completion of the course.

Data Protection and Consent

This course is created and managed by Right To Play. By enrolling, you consent to Right To Play accessing your Kaya profile information and any other information you may provide through the course registration and participation, including your name and email address, to provide the course. Right To Play may contact you if necessary.

Additionally you agree that Right To Play and the National Teaching Council may collect and process data related to your course performance and completion. This data is gathered for project performance purposes and will not be shared with third parties.
All data used for analysis or reporting will be anonymised.

Credit

Credit may be available for this study program and may vary by country or institution. Please verify eligibility with Kaya.