Challenge, creativity and empathy: Skills for primary language teaching

Posted 5 days 3 hours ago by University of Southampton

Duration : 3 weeks
Study Method : Online
Subject : Languages
Overview
Transform your language teaching skills with an empathetic approach. Explore research-based activities to engage primary students.
Course Description

Boost language skills with creative, compassionate teaching

Are you ready to ignite a passion for language learning in your students? This course is designed to empower primary and secondary language teachers, and educators worldwide, to create truly engaging and compassionate classrooms.

Drawing upon cutting-edge research and the lived experiences of teachers, you’ll explore practical activities that foster challenge, creativity, and empathy – transforming your approach and inspiring your students.

Discover powerful teaching methods

In this online course, you’ll identify effective pedagogic practices specifically designed to cultivate challenge, creativity, and empathy within your language classroom. Discover how multimodal approaches can breathe fresh life into your lessons, making learning more engaging and memorable for young learners.

Transform your classroom environment

Learn how to create a classroom where students feel empowered to take risks, express themselves, and connect with others on a deeper level. Discover the tools and techniques to foster a culture of creativity, where mistakes are seen as opportunities for growth and innovation is celebrated.

In this online course, you’ll also explore the power of literature to spark empathy and understanding, helping your students develop a more nuanced and compassionate view of the world.

Elevate your career potential

By embracing innovative and compassionate approaches, you’ll become a more effective and inspiring educator, making a real difference in the lives of your students. You’ll be equipped to meet the evolving demands of language curricula worldwide, and contribute to the global conversation on the future of language education.

This course is designed for language teachers in primary and secondary schools, as well as teacher educators around the world who are passionate about inspiring their students. Bring fresh, evidence-based strategies into your classroom and learn to foster challenge, creativity, and empathy among your learners. This course offers practical activities you can try right away. You’ll have the chance to experiment with new approaches, share your insights with a global community, and discover innovative, compassionate ways to connect with your students. If you’re eager to create more engaging and empathetic language learning experiences, this course is for you.

Requirements

This course is designed for language teachers in primary and secondary schools, as well as teacher educators around the world who are passionate about inspiring their students. Bring fresh, evidence-based strategies into your classroom and learn to foster challenge, creativity, and empathy among your learners. This course offers practical activities you can try right away. You’ll have the chance to experiment with new approaches, share your insights with a global community, and discover innovative, compassionate ways to connect with your students. If you’re eager to create more engaging and empathetic language learning experiences, this course is for you.

Career Path
  • Identify pedagogic practices and tools to support challenge, creativity and empathy in the language classroom
  • Engage with research evidence on how challenge, creative approaches and empathy can develop motivation and enhance progression
  • Discuss and reflect upon the value of literature in enhancing empathy in the classroom
  • Evaluate the value of tools and practices in specific educational settings
  • Explore how challenge, creativity and empathy are important factors in language learning
  • Experiment with new teaching practices and reflect their suitability in different contexts.
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