Prior to the global pandemic we observed teachers were struggling to adopt the many digital technologies and applications that are available to support them in their teaching
The subsequent sudden transfer to online teaching left the majority of education institutions & teachers in the difficult situation of having to adapt as best they could in the circumstances, with very little or no time to plan
Working within the Cambridge International Professional Development Framework and with guidance from world-renowned teachers, we have developed courses that will enable teachers to support their education institutions to plan online teaching, and teaching with digital technologies in a strategic, safe and effective way
The Cambridge International Certificate (Level 4) and Diploma (Level 5) are an internationally recognised qualification enabling you to progress your career in international education. The Certificate is benchmarked to Level 4 on the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and the Diploma to Level 5
These courses will enable you to:
- critically engage with key theories, concepts, principles and issues in using digital technologies to support teaching and learning
- develop effective and reflective practice in leading learning using digital technologies
- focus on understanding the potential and use of digital technologies for best impact in teaching and learning.
Taking these courses will help you to:
- experiment and innovate in your own context with the opportunities offered by digital technologies
- enhance your design and practice in teaching with digital technologies
- demonstrate your professional development as a teacher able to use digital technologies critically and purposefully in teaching and learning
Your FTI Certificate course will include:
- Digital Technology Audits
- Understanding Safeguarding, Privacy & Cyber Security when using Digital Technology
- Universal Design for Learning Foundations & Systemizing Your Lesson Planning
- Infusing Your Classroom with Creativity & Discovering Resources Beyond the Textbook
- Practical Strategies for Teaching Critical Thinking
- Fostering Greater Ownership of Learning
- Providing an Active & Inclusive Learning Environment when using Digital Tech
- The role of Digital Tech in promoting Active Learning
- Lesson Observation, Effectiveness, Impact & Formative Assessment with Digital Tech
Your Cambridge International Certificate (Level 4) & Diploma (Level 5) courses will include:
- Digital Technology Audits
- Exploring and Evaluating the Benefits of Digital Technologies & Applications
- Project Based Learning & Active Learning Trends
- Selecting the right Digital Technologies & Applications
- Planning, Setting up & Recording Lessons
- Lesson Observations, Effectiveness & Impact and The Spiral of Learning
- The role of Digital Technology in providing & promoting an Active & Inclusive Learning Environment
- Formative Assessment & Enhancing Feedback with Digital Technologies
- Emerging Technologies and Collaboration with Peers & other Education Institutions
Your Diploma course will allow you to take the next step in your educational career:
- Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Bridging Modules allow you to take the next step in your educational career, to prepare you step up to a top-up degree or a master’s programme at Anglia Ruskin University.
- The ARU Bridging Modules are designed to build on the learning you have gained through your teaching experience and portfolio of work from your Cambridge PDQ. ARU will support you through this online module before you embark on a top-up degree or Master’s programme.
- On completion of the Bridging Module you will be able to apply either for the top-up BA (Hons) Education undergraduate degree (starting September 2021) or one postgraduate courses ARU offer
