Developing learning resources

This CACHE endorsed course will help teachers and teaching assistants to find and adapt quality learning resources for different learning styles and needs. Learn about preparing environment friendly resources, copyright for education and sharing resources online. The course will guide you to explore digital technology in the classroom as well as create sustainable resources for your learners. Learn to prepare and develop lessons for learners with different learning needs, such as EAL and SEN.

Learning outcomes

Know where to find good quality and freely available resources online
Get tips on preparing environmentally friendly resources
Understand the importance of inclusive learning resources and how to prepare for a class of learners with different backgrounds and needs

Advantages of this course

Learning resources are a great opportunity to engage students in learning, make it relevant to their daily lives, and bring some fun into the classroom. This course shares the best free resources for teachers and teaching assistants on the web. This includes resources for students with English as an Additional Language, a dyslexia style guide, and how to prepare for cultural diversity. Digital resources can help to break down barriers to learning and are an easy, paperless way to deliver learning both in and outside of the classroom. They can also present new challenges for educators, such as knowing what file formats are the most commonly used, and this course will explain how to make the most of digital technology. Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will have the option of purchasing a CACHE certificate. This certificate must not be confused with nationally regulated qualification achievement.

Endorsement statement

Our short course has been reviewed by a Subject Specialist in childcare and endorsed by CACHE demonstrating the quality and rigor. CACHE is a trading name of NCFE (registered company number 02896700) and CACHE; Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education; and NNEB are registered trademarks owned by NCFE. This is an unregulated programme and is not a nationally recognised qualification.