Teaching and Training (Lightning Skills Bundle) Certificate

Introduction to Teaching Phonics Course

When it comes to teaching children how to read, experts across the UK agree that phonics is the best method. For many teachers, parents and carers who did not learn phonics in school, supporting the child in your life, as they learn this approach can be difficult. However, consistency is extremely important, especially when it comes to something as fundamental as being shown how to read and write.

This course goes over everything you need to know about teaching phonics to your child spread out over two separate modules. The first module gives you an introduction to phonics, including the methods used and the goals of each one. Our second module talks about working with phonics in everyday situations. We also review the topic of phonics and dyslexia, as well as briefly discuss the use of phonics with ESL or (English as a second language) students.

By the end of the course, you should have a solid foundation that you can build on to help support the children or students in your life as they learn to read.

You Will Learn:

• The three main lessons that phonics teaches
• The four methods used to teach phonics to students in the UK
• The six phases of phonics as set out by the Department for Education
• Information about the Phonics Year 1 Screening Guide
• Reasons why you should include phonics in your lesson plans

Benefits of Taking This Course

• Understanding more about dyslexia
• Learning specific strategies that you can use to improve your child’s confidence
• If you are involved in ESL, you can learn the pros and cons of using phonics to teach your students how to read
• If you are a teacher or educator, you can learn more about the different approaches to phonics, helping you identify the best one for the children in your care
• If you are a parent, you can learn more about how to support your child at home as they continue to learn how to read

Learning Disabilities Awareness Course

Learning disabilities are often diagnosed in children after they start school.

Although the disorders develop in children at a young age, even before birth, they only manifest in school age children. Affected children are unable to interpret what they see or hear. They are also not able to connect information from various parts of the brain. The problems manifest as difficulties with written or spoken language, self-control, co-ordination or even attention.

The difficulties also affect school work and impair learning to write, read or do mathematics. However, an individual’s IQ or the person’s intelligence is not reflected through learning disabilities.

The disorders are often lifelong, impacting an individual’s family situation, work or school, friendships, daily routines or even play.

Overlapping learning disabilities can become apparent in children with the disorders. However, some children have just one independent learning issue, which has no effect on other parts of their lives.

Not all learning difficulties fall under learning disabilities.

Some children are just slow to develop specific skills because children naturally differ in their rate of development. Therefore, what may seem to be a learning disorder may just be a delay in reaching maturity.

This course covers everything you need to know about learning disabilities.

You Will Learn:

• What learning disabilities are and how they occur
• Types of learning disabilities
• Signs of learning disabilities in children in their early years, their fifth year and at primary school level
• Signs of learning disabilities in secondary school students and adults
• Interventions for learning disabilities
• Learning disability awareness months and weeks

Benefits of Taking This Course

Taking this course will help you:
• Understand learning disabilities, how they occur and how they manifest
• Learn the different types of learning disabilities
• Help create awareness about the learning disabilities
• Determine if your child has a learning disability
• Learn how to treat learning disorders

Learning Strategies Certificate Course

Whether you want to get better grades or pick up a new skill in your free time, using recognised learning strategies will help you get the results you need.

In this course, you will learn how to use learning techniques that will help you retain information and recall it whenever you wish.

You will Learn:

• Why you should leave gaps between learning sessions
• Why you should practise a mix of skills within the same session
• How to use the ‘five R’s’ of note-taking
• How to make dull content more interesting
• How to take breaks during learning sessions

Benefits of Taking this Course:

• If you are a student, this course will help you remember important information during exams and assessed tasks
• If you need to learn a new skill at work, this course will help you pick it up quickly
• If you work as a teacher or trainer, this course will help you teach your students how to learn
• If you are interested in psychology, you will benefit from this brief insight into how we remember information
• If you are a parent, this course will help you support your child or teenager during their school years

Lesson Planning for Teachers Course

Lesson planning is a difficult but important part of any teacher’s job. Without a solid plan in place, it can be hard to capture and maintain the focus of your class. It is also harder to ensure that you have allocated enough time to the material that you want to deliver. While lesson planning is complex, it is a skill that can be learned just like any other.

This course gives you an overview of lesson planning, letting you know how to properly arrange the material that you want to deliver in a way that appeals to as many students as possible. We divide this information across two modules.

The first module focuses on what you need to know before you sit down to draft your lesson plan, including a discussion of different learning styles.

The second module talks about how to execute your lesson plan and includes a discussion on classroom technology.

By the end of the course, you should be able to craft and deliver a lesson plan that successfully appeals to your whole class.

You Will Learn:

• Why lesson planning is an important skill that you should develop
• The four main learning methods and how to appeal to each learner
• How you can incorporate technology into the classroom
• The specific reasons why children misbehave in classroom settings
• How to keep students engaged in the material

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Learn about the key factors that you need to consider before drafting your lesson plan
• Understand how to manage classroom behaviour
• If you are currently studying to become a teacher, learn more about preparing great lessons now to impress your supervisors
• If you are a teacher, learn more about how to better prepare your lessons, so that you can appeal to as many students as possible
• If you are a parent, learn more about how your child’s teachers plan their lessons

Teaching Adults to Read Certificate Course

Adult illiteracy is a huge problem in the UK, with nearly 5.2 million adults being functionally illiterate. Individuals who struggle with literacy tend to have higher rates of unemployment, come from impoverished backgrounds and have a higher rate of incarceration than their peers.

Giving the adults in your community this necessary skill is an incredibly rewarding job. Unlike teaching English to primary or secondary school students, it is much easier to get involved with adult literacy programmes in your neighbourhood.

This course gives you an introduction into how to teach literacy to adults. We begin with a discussion about the types of students you are likely to encounter, giving you tips on how to help them succeed in the classroom. We also review methods you can use to teach literacy and include a discussion about the role technology should play in your lessons.

You Will Learn:

• Details about the illiteracy problem facing the UK
• What kind of classroom exercises you can use to reinforce your literacy lessons
• What the essential elements of a literacy programme are
• The six strategies experts recommend using when teaching literacy to adults
• The four strategies you can use to keep your adult learners interested and engaged

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Understand what is involved in creating a comprehensive and detailed literacy lesson plan
• Learn more about the type of individual you can expect to see in your classroom, including tips on how to boost their chances at success
• If you are currently an adult literacy teacher, learn more about improving classroom engagement and lesson retention
• If you are thinking about volunteering or working as an adult literacy teacher, learn more about the field
• If you have an illiterate adult in your life, learn more about how you can support their efforts in the classroom

Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) Course

If you are passionate about the English language and enjoy sharing your knowledge with others, teaching may be the perfect career choice for you. In particular, you may excel at teaching English as a second language to children and adults.

While you do not need a specialised degree in English to pursue jobs in this field, it is a good idea to have some formal training.

This course gives you an overview of teaching English as a second language, focusing on TESOL training to keep your career options open.

Our course begins by talking about the various acronyms you may encounter when looking into your options for teaching English as a second language. We conclude by giving you practical tips and strategies you can use to make your lessons more engaging for students of all ages.

You Will Learn:

• The importance of using authentic materials in your lessons and how to select the most relevant ones
• More about the three main methods used to teach English to non-native speakers
• What a learner-based approach to lesson planning is and why it is important
• The importance of context when introducing new words or concepts to students
• How to successfully introduce vocabulary words to students of all ages

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Learn about the difference between TESOL, TEFL and CELTA training
• Understand what kind of supportive materials you should incorporate into your lessons
• Learn more about what is involved in teaching English to foreign-language speakers, which can help guide career decisions for students uncertain about post-secondary training
• If you are a teacher, learn more about the strategies others recommend using when educating ESL students
• If you have an ESL student in your life, learn more about how they are learning English so you can help support them at home

The Key Stages of the National Curriculum Certificate Course

The National Curriculum is a complex document, setting out how the education system in the UK should run.

Everyone from parents and teachers to carers need to be intimately familiar with how it works if they want the children in their lives to succeed.

One reason why the document can be difficult to understand is how it breaks down the subject matter.

Each Key Stage represents several years, which correspond to different ages. Thankfully, examining each stage on its own makes it easier to comprehend the National Curriculum.

This course breaks down the National Curriculum into its individual parts. We begin by giving you a brief overview of the material covered.

Next, we talk about each stage on its own, telling you what you need to know to help the children you know succeed at each stage.

Finally, we talk about other compulsory material that must be covered.

You Will Learn:

• Which years and ages are associated with each Key Stage
• Information about the Early Years Foundation Stage and Sixth Form
• Which specific subjects are covered under the National Curriculum
• When testing is performed and what kind of tests are administered
• Details about other compulsory subjects, including Sex Education and Religious Education

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• Learn more about when you can expect teachers to start introducing homework
• Understand which subject materials are mandatory for all students
• If you are a carer or involved in early childhood education, understanding what is taught at the primary school level can help you enrich your own lesson planning to better prepare the children in your care for year one
• If you are interested in becoming a teacher, learning more about what you can anticipate as you teach children in each stage
• If you are a parent, learning more about what your child is learning in school and how you can help encourage success

Training Delivery and Evaluation Certificate Course

Learning about training delivery and evaluation is absolutely essential for anybody looking to get the best out of their team and training efforts - whether you’re a current or aspiring supervisor, manager or team leader.

This course provides a comprehensive guide to training delivery and evaluation through understanding the different training and evaluation techniques specific to your industry needs.

From learning about in-service, online and traditional training techniques to ensuring a goal-oriented, feedback-based evaluation process, this course covers everything you need to know about every aspect of the most effective training philosophies.

You Will Learn:

• How to effectively implement in-service and team training
• How to deliver effective training through traditional and online methods
• How to be goal-oriented and consistent in your training evaluation
• How to encourage and facilitate constant feedback and trainee interaction

Benefits of Taking This Course:

• You will ensure the success of your trainees
• You will strengthen your team and improve productivity
• You will improve the relationships within the team
• You will get the most out of your training initiatives

The course is broken down into 0 individual modules. Each module takes between 20 and 90 minutes on average to study. Although you are free to spend as much or as little time as you feel necessary on each module, simply log in and out of the course at your convenience.

You can study the course any time you like. Simply log in and out of the web based course as often as you require. The course is compatible with all computers, tablet devices and smart phones so you can even study while on the move!

Once you have completed all 0 modules there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the 0 modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken a time and location of your choosing.

The pass mark for the test is 70%.

If you don’t pass the test first time you will get further opportunities to take the test again after extra study. There are no limits to the number of times you can take the test. All test retakes are included within the price of the course.

Once you have completed your test you can log in to your account and download/print your certificate any time you need it. If you would prefer us to post you a certificate to a UK address, there will be an admin charge of £10 (certificates sent internationally may cost more).

You can either use your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Solo cards or PayPal account to pay for the online course. Our site uses the latest SSL encryption to ensure your safety. All payments are handled securely by PayPal.

You can begin the course immediately after your payment has been received. You will create your login details during the checkout process. We will also send you an email confirming your login details.

We estimate that the course will take about 5 hours to complete in total, plus an additional 30 minutes for the end of course test.

Once you have been awarded your certificate it is valid for life. The certificate does not expire or need renewing.