Essential Skills for Teachers
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Request a QuoteThis course will familiarise teachers with the essential skills for 21st century teaching. It will help equip them to monitor their students’ academic progress for exam success and provide tools to support student motivation and wellbeing.
Facilitators: Alia Atif & Fatima Iftikhar
Profile:
Alia Atif is a dedicated educationist with nearly three years of experience as a Teacher Trainer at Oxford University Press, specializing in professional development, curriculum implementation, and instructional design. She is adept at delivering engaging training sessions and creating effective modules aligned with both National and International Curricula. As a former Principal and Section Head with proven leadership experience in Abbottabad and Islamabad, she is focused on academic excellence, staff development, and school improvement. She has strong foundation in teaching English across primary and secondary levels, with deep expertise in the Cambridge curriculum and national standards. She holds a master’s degree in international relations, a PGCC, and high-band certifications in IELTS and TOEFL.
Profile:
Fatima Iftikhar is a Professional Development Coordinator at Oxford University Press Pakistan. She is an International Baccalaureate-certified Language and Literature educator and holds certifications in Artificial Intelligence from King’s College London. Fatima is a published writer and a certified school manager. She holds an MPhil in English, with publications in Discourse and Communicative Competence. She has diverse teaching experience in renowned institutions across Pakistan. A dynamic educator and researcher, Fatima is actively exploring leadership models to foster innovation in education, supported by her certification from Franklin Covey.
Course schedule: Mondays and Wednesdays 3 - 5 pm
Start Date: 13 October 2025
End Date: 05 November 2025
Number of modules: 4
Total duration: 4 weeks
Mode of delivery: Online
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Teaching with Confidence: Essential Skills for Teachers |
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Module 1 |
Module 2 |
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21st century approaches to teaching
· Understanding the principles of effective teaching methods · Exploring different teaching approaches and their applications · Discussion on ‘student learning outcomes’ · Teaching content and developing skills · Utilizing technology and multimedia resources in the classroom
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Classroom management and lesson planning
· Establishing a positive and inclusive classroom environment · Creating effective classroom rules and expectations · Strategies for managing student behavior and promoting discipline · Effective communication and conflict resolution · Supporting students with effective lesson plans.
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Module 3 |
Module 4 |
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Supporting students’ wellbeing – positive classroom culture
· What is wellbeing? · How to establish a positive classroom culture · Discussion on modelling the correct behaviours · Overcoming threats to wellbeing (such as bias/labelling) · Experiential learning theory
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Assessment and feedback techniques
· Understanding the importance of assessment in the teaching-learning process · Differentiating between formative and summative assessments · Developing fair, valid and reliable assessments · Analysing student performance data to inform instructional decisions · Providing constructive feedback and supporting students' growth |
FAQs
Who should attend?
Primary and secondary teachers
How long is the course?
The course will be a month long – two sessions each week for four weeks.
What is the course schedule?
The sessions will be 2 hours long and will be held twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays – 3:00-5:00 pm.
How much will it cost?
PKR 6000 for the whole course. Discounts are available for multiple registrations.
What will I get?
- Techniques and activities to develop your skills as a teacher
- Hands-on practice
- Course handouts
- E-certificate