Best Free Teacher Professional Development Courses & MOOCs

EdX

École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne,EPFLx

Teaching Science and Engineering (edX)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Unlock the secrets of effective teaching in scientific and engineering fields with our exclusive MOOC tailored for doctoral teaching assistants. This course will equip you with essential teaching techniques, backed by educational theory, to deliver engaging and impactful lectures at university level. Learn why certain approaches work and how to apply them effectively.

Mar 24th 2024

5-12 Weeks

Education Teaching Teaching Science

EdX

University System of Maryland - USM,USMx,University of Maryland Global Campus - UMGC,UMGC

Instructional Design Models (edX)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Dive into the world of Instructional Design Models with our expert-led course on edX. Learn how to systematically plan, develop, and evaluate educational content that captivates learners and promotes effective knowledge transfer. Whether you're new to instructional design or looking to refine your skills, this course will equip you with a robust toolkit for creating impactful online courses.

Mar 19th 2024

5-12 Weeks

Education Learning Instructional Design

Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project (edX)

EdX

University System of Maryland - USM,USMx,University of Maryland Global Campus - UMGC,UMGC

Instructional Design Course Evaluation & Capstone Project (edX)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Enhance your skills in Instructional Design by evaluating courses and completing a challenging capstone project. This course will equip you with the tools needed to assess learning environments and improve educational outcomes effectively.

Mar 19th 2024

5-12 Weeks

Instructional Design Instructional Technology Model Evaluation

Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education (edX)

EdX

The University of British Columbia,UBCx

Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education (edX)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Embark on a transformative journey with 'Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education' – an online course designed to weave Indigenous histories, perspectives, worldviews, and learning approaches into the fabric of our daily lives and professional environments. This course is perfect for educators, community leaders, and anyone committed to fostering reconciliation and inclusivity.

Jan 30th 2024

5-12 Weeks

Education Learning Teaching

Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching (edX)

EdX

CornellX,Cornell University

Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching (edX)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Embark on a transformative journey in STEM education with 'Advancing Learning Through Evidence-Based STEM Teaching.' This course equips educators with cutting-edge strategies rooted in research, enabling them to enhance their teaching methodologies and foster better student engagement and understanding. Dive into the world of evidence-based learning and become part of a movement that's reshaping educational landscapes.

Jan 29th 2024

5-12 Weeks

Learning Teaching STEM

The Postdoc Academy: Building Skills for a Successful Career (edX)

EdX

Boston University,BUx

The Postdoc Academy: Building Skills for a Successful Career (edX)

Education Teacher Professional Development

Embark on a transformative journey with The Postdoc Academy, designed exclusively for postdocs aiming to transition into their next professional phase. This engaging course offers a blend of skill development and active learning strategies to prepare you for a successful career beyond academia. Learn leadership, team management, project management, teaching beyond the classroom, strategic communication, and how to craft compelling job application materials.

Jun 5th 2023

5-12 Weeks

Career Teaching Career Success

FutureLearn

Lancaster University

Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching (FutureLearn)

Education Health & Society

Explore Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching, an online course designed for educators and parents who want to help dyslexic students succeed in learning additional languages. This course provides essential tools and techniques to create inclusive foreign language classrooms that cater to the unique needs of dyslexic learners.

Apr 17th 2023

4 Weeks

Teaching Dyslexia Foreign Languages

FutureLearn

Raspberry Pi Foundation

Teaching Physical Computing with Raspberry Pi and Python (FutureLearn)

CS: Software Engineering Engineering

Embark on a journey into the fascinating realm of physical computing, where electronics meet programming. This course from the Raspberry Pi Foundation will equip you with the skills needed to introduce your students to creating electronic circuits controlled by code. Dive into input devices, Python programming, and output devices to craft engaging projects that blend hardware and software.

Mar 6th 2023

3 Weeks

Python Computing Electronics

FutureLearn

Raspberry Pi Foundation,National Centre for Computing Education

Teaching Physical Computing to 5-11 year olds (FutureLearn)

Teacher Professional Development

Embark on a transformative journey into the world of physical computing for kids aged 5-11. This course equips educators with the tools and techniques needed to inspire creativity and innovation in young learners through hands-on electronic circuit design and programming. Dive into block-based coding, experiment with Crumble and micro:bit devices, and watch as your students bring their ideas to life.

Mar 6th 2023

3 Weeks

Programming Teaching Electronics