
Supporting Successful Learning in Primary School
About This Event
Build your understanding of learning and teaching to gain confidence in supporting children in school as a teaching assistant.
Improve the support you provide for children's learning in primary school
Giving children in primary school the right support is vital.
On this course you’ll hear from education experts, school staff and school children who provide insight into how children learn, the learning environment, and communicating in school.
You’ll explore some of the theories underlying people’s behaviour that could impact learning in school, and you’ll reflect on your own experiences in the classroom to help build on your confidence and working practices.
By the end of the course you’ll be better equipped to improve the support you provide in the education of children.
This course has been ranked as one of the best online courses of all time by online course aggregator class central.
Who developed the course?
University of Reading
The University of Reading has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and enterprise.
University of Reading 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
Who is This Event For?
Speakers

Helen Bilton
Professor of Outdoor Learning and Play
University of Reading
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