How to use your course workbook

Toolkit: How to use your course workbook

Are you taking one of our free professional development courses for teachers? Each course includes a downloadable workbook packed with extra resources and reflective activities. 

To help you make the most of your course workbook, we've created a printable poster full of tips and ideas. It's part of our professional development toolkit and is designed to support your learning and help you get even more out of your course experience. You can read the tips below or print the poster to display where you study. 

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Watch the video below to find out more about how to use your course workbook.

Transcript – How to use your course workbook

NARRATOR: How to use your course workbook [On screen: How to use your course workbook]. Have you taken a TeachingEnglish training course? Did you know that every TeachingEnglish open learning course includes a downloadable workbook that is full of extra resources and reflective activities to help you get the most out of your learning?

How can you use the workbook? [On screen: How can you use the workbook?] Work through it individually, with other teachers or after the course ends for deeper learning.

How does the workbook support learning? [On screen: How does the workbook support learning?] Different sections and prompts help support your learning and professional growth. Assess your knowledge, plan what you're going to change and reflect on what you've learned.

How can you make the most of your workbook? [On screen: How can you make the most of your workbook?] Use a reflective cycle throughout your course to turn experience into learning. Try new ideas, reflect on the changes and refine your approach.

Making reflection a habit will help you grow as a teacher and better support your learners. Make your learning stick! Download your course workbook today for a lasting impact on your teaching. 

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How to use your course workbook

Each of our free training courses for teachers comes with a free downloadable workbook with extra resources and reflective activities that will help you maximise your learning.

How can you use the workbook?

You can use the workbook in different ways: 

• as an individual teacher while following the course
• with a group of teachers who are taking the same course
• as a resource for extra or extended learning after the course finishes. 

How does the workbook support learning?

Your workbook is a flexible tool – use it in the way that best supports your learning and professional growth. 

You can use a reflective cycle. These steps can help you make the most of your workbook:  

• Access resources
• Get SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) goals
• Plan changes in your teaching
• Reflect on your changes
• Plan further learning
• Reflect on your confidence
• Check your progress  

Remember, this is a cycle – so you can repeat the steps as many times as you need.