1. School of Education
Short Courses and
Professional Training 2016-17
E: shortcourses@kingston.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)20 8417 3045
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
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Contents
Course Page
1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate 4
1st4Sport Level 5 Certificate 4
Assessing Science in the Early Years 4
Beach School 5
Developing an Autism-Friendly Learning Environment 5
Developing Effective Online Learning 5
Developing Learning for Behaviour Management 6
E-safety for Practicing Teachers 6
Forest School Taster Session 6
Learning to Teach for Further and Higher Education 6
Learning to Think Critically 7
Literacy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop 7
Making Art and Craft with your Children 7
Mathematics and Art in the Primary School 8
Mathematics Coordinator Workshop 8
Numeracy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop 8
Paws b – Bringing Mindfulness to your School 9
Paediatric First Aid 9
Planning in the Early Years 9
Programming Skills for Teachers 9
Researching Educational Practice (For Non-Specialist Researchers) 10
The Rights of the Child 10
Safeguarding and Prevent 10
SENCO: Finding your Way Through the Role 11
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Courses 11
Supporting EAL Learners in the Early Years 11
Supporting Wellbeing for FEET Funded Toddlers 12
Teaching International Teachers of English 12
Teaching Primary Languages 12
Understanding Islam (Basics) 13
Understanding Islam GCSE (Beliefs and Practices) 13
Understanding and Supporting Emotional Development in Young Children 13
Using Subject Knowledge in Teaching History 14
Wellbeing for Children Through Art 14
Yoga And Mindfulness for Children Aged 2–7 Years 14
3. Keep ahead with the latest developments and hot topics within the education sector with
our new range of training courses for teachers, educators, parents and students.
Run by academic, research and practitioner-led staff, our programmes are designed to
enhance your personal and professional development with valuable opportunities to share
your learning and experience with peers.
In 2017, Kingston University celebrates 100 years of outstanding teaching training.
Consistently ranked as one of the top education departments in the country for degree
programmes, we have the highest level of student course satisfaction at 97 per cent*.
We also collaborate closely with University-wide colleagues who work within the
education and children’s sectors, enabling us to offer you a rich, varied and specialist
selection of courses.
If you cannot find anything that suits your requirements, please contact us to discuss
bespoke, in-setting options for you and your colleagues.
The courses within this booklet are mostly non-credit bearing, but you will receive a
certificate upon completion.
The Short Courses Team
E: shortcourses@kingston.ac.uk
T: 020 8417 3045
Website: www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Short Courses at the
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* The Guardian, 2016
Kingston University’s new Education Master of Research (MRes) reflects our
commitment to developing excellence in the education sector. This course will
enable professionals who work with children, young people, families and adults to
develop a structured approach to research and add further skills to their personal
development. This flexible programme offers full and part-time options, so
employed students can continue working while studying, allowing them to earn as
they learn. For information about this, and other postgraduate courses, please visit
the Kingston University website.
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in
Supporting the Delivery of Physical Education and School Sport (QCF)
Start date: 17 January 2017
Duration: This course is scheduled between January – March 2017 and will take place over 6 days
Time: 09:00–16:00
Fees: £1,150
Location: Please check website for details
This is the required course for all non-teachers who support physical education in primary schools. It is
specifically designed to meet the needs of coaches, learning assistants and graduate assistants.
The qualification is perfect if you already work, or aspire to work, in a physical education and school sport setting
as it is specifically designed to provide you with a greater understanding of programmes of study for physical
education, the national curriculum and the environment in which you will be operating.
No discounts are available on this accredited course.
1st4sport Level 5 Certificate in
Primary School Physical Education Specialism
Start date: 9 January 2017
Duration: This course is scheduled between January – March 2017 and will take place over 6 days
Time: 09:00–16:00
Fees: £1,150
Location: Please check website for details
This course is considered excellent use of Sport Premium funding. It is a nationally recognised qualification that
aims to upskill primary school teachers and higher level teaching assistants to improve the overall delivery of the
physical education curriculum within primary schools.
On successful completion of this qualification, delegates will be equipped with knowledge, skills and
understanding to be able to improve standards of physical education in your school.
No discounts are available on this accredited course.
Assessing Science in the Early Years
Start date: 22 February 2017; 1 March 2017 and 15 March 2017
Duration: 6 hours over 3 Wednesdays
Time: 18.00–20.00
Fees: £160
This course is aimed at science teachers currently working in the early years.
It is ideal if you are looking for a theoretical underpinning of science teaching
and assessment. In a workshop environment, you will also be introduced to a tool that can be used to observe
and assess science in the early years and have the opportunity to trial the tool in the setting and gain valuable
peer feedback.
This course is scheduled over a four week period. Between sessions two and three, a two week break is planned
to ensure students have sufficient time to trial and evaluate the assessment tool.
98% students
feel that our
staff make
their subjects
interesting.
(NSS, 2015)
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Beach School Taster Day
Start date: 19 May 2017 (in the case of bad weather, an alternative date will be arranged)
Duration: 1 day
Time: 10.30–16.30
Fee: £75
Location: St Leonards-on-Sea, Worthing
Beach School has been developed with the same ethos as Forest School, where children are encouraged to
relate to the natural environment in a variety of ways. Beach School is a cross curricular course, taking in art,
science, maths, history, and literacy, and encourages children to consider and
manage risk and to develop their resilience and immerse themselves in the
natural world.
There are no student or alumni discounts available on this course.
Developing an Autism-Friendly Learning
Environment
Start date: 3 March 2017; 25 May 2017; 30 August 2017
Duration: Half-day
Time: 12.30–16.00 (March); 10.00–13.30 (May and August)
Fee: £110
Sixty per cent of teachers believe that they lack the training they need to teach pupils on the autism spectrum
(NASUWT Support for Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs, June 2013).
In the context of this training, participants will learn about:
• a range of pedagogic approaches for creating an autism-friendly environment
• reasonable adjustments for children in the autism spectrum condition and the legal aspects of provision
• working inter-professionally with relevant services in the context of the local offer
• creating effective relationships with parents/carers to achieve a holistic provision.
Developing Effective Online Learning
Start date: 20 March 2017; 2 October 2017
Duration: 6 weeks distance learning
Fee: £382.50 early bird fee; £425 full fee. No further discounts apply
Location: Online using Kingston University’s online virtual learning environment (VLE)
This short course offers a unique opportunity to experience and develop effective online learning.
This course is ideal if you:
• are a lecturer in further/higher education and wish to develop your understanding of online learning, or
• are a teacher or have a role that supports learning and teaching, but have little or no experience of supporting
online learning.
“The teaching
staff are very
approachable
and extremely
friendly.”
(NSS, 2015)
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Developing Learning for Behaviour Management
Start date: 14 November 2016 and follow-up half-day 20 February 2017
Duration: 1 day input, half-day reflection
Time: 09.30–15.30 (November) and 09.30–12.00 (February)
Fee: £180
This course is ideal for anyone who is new to a key stage in early years or primary schools, including NQTs and
early career teachers.
You will have an opportunity to return to key principles of behaviour management and to discuss management
concerns outside of the classroom environment with experienced practitioners and teachers.
E-safety for Practicing Teachers
This is a bespoke course only which can run at your setting for five or more delegates – please contact
us to discuss.
Through this course, you will be introduced to the most updated e-safety guidance, information and resources
for use with primary/secondary pupils and their parents.
The course covers a wide range of issues to do with e-safety in schools including safeguarding responsibilities,
practical suggestions for activities for use with children, and case studies for consideration.
Best practice for introducing children and parents to key e-safety principles will be included and a comprehensive
repository of resources will be provided to each participant for future use.
Forest School Taster Session
Start date: 10 June 2017
Duration: Half-day, either morning or afternoon session
Time: 09.00–12.00 or 13.00–16.00
Fee: £40
Location: Kingston Hill campus outdoor woodland areas
This workshop is an introduction to the Forest School ethos with discussion about some of the underpinning
theories included. You will have the opportunity to take part in some practical Forest School experiences and
to look at some of the risks and benefits associated with outdoor learning.
The outdoor sessions will be hands-on and practical. You will be placed into small groups or you can work
individually. You will take home handouts and some examples of risk versus benefits assessments.
There are no student or alumni discounts available on this course.
Learning to Teach for Further and Higher Education
Start date: 1 February 2017
Duration: 12 hours per week x 7 weeks
Fee: £382.50 early bird fee; £425 full fee. No further discounts apply
Location: Online using Kingston University’s online virtual learning environment (VLE)
This online course will provide you with a taster for teaching and is designed to give you the confidence to
undertake teaching and lecturing assignments by introducing you to the fundamentals of teaching adults in
higher and further education.
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Learning to Think Critically
Start date: 24 April 2017; 4 September 2017
Duration: 6 weeks distance learning
Fee: £382.50 early bird fee; £425 full fee. No further discounts apply
Location: Online using Kingston University’s online virtual learning environment (VLE)
Critical thinking is a core life skill and the primary purpose of higher education. This course provides teachers and
educators at any level a great opportunity to challenge your ideas about:
• what constitutes knowledge
• how to identify and evaluate information, and
• using that information to present and critique a position or argument.
The course is timely because people are being continuously bombarded
with ever increasing amounts of information through the media, online
and advertising. This course will develop participants’ abilities to
critically evaluate information to make informed decisions for the family
and employer.
Literacy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop
Start date: 25 February 2017; 25 March 2017; 27 May 2017; 7 June 2017; 28 June 2017
Duration: Half-day
Time: 10.00–13.00 (February, March, May dates) and 17.00–20.00 (June dates)
Fee: £45
This course is ideal for those who wish to gain the knowledge and understanding required to pass the QTS
Literacy Professional Skills Test.
Sessions will also enable you to be able to ask questions about the test structure and content. Time is built into
the sessions in order to consider issues personal to the individual attendees.
There are no student or alumni discounts available on this course. We advise that candidates read the
information on the DfE website before attending.
Making Art and Craft with your Children
Start date: 10 November; 17 November; 24 November 2017
Duration: 2 hours
Time: 19.00–21.00
Fee: £15
This course is also available as a package which schools can buy in to take place on school premises.
This is a course for teachers or parents who would like to ‘do art’, or make things with their children, but feel
unconfident and do not know where to start. This course will offer you the opportunity to try out simple activities
which you can do with your children, using free or cheap everyday materials. We will also consider why it is
important to encourage children to make, and look after their own ‘tool box’ where they can keep and organise
their art and craft materials.
“The lecturers
are passionate.”
(NSS, 2015)
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Mathematics and Art in the Primary School
This is a bespoke course only which can run at your setting for five or more delegates – please contact
us to discuss.
This course will give you the opportunity to explore the strong links between maths and visual art and address
ways in which you can embed these in your primary curriculum. We will look at paintings and sculptures by
artists whose work relates to maths, and in the practical activities, we will use a range of media in 2D and 3D.
The course will also highlight the value for children in working collaboratively.
Mathematics Coordinator Workshop
Start date: 5 July 2017
Duration: Half-day
Time: 13.00–16:00
Fee: £110
We will be looking at your yearly activity, reviewing efficient ways
of working with the greatest impact, engaging in activities to support
your action plan and policies, and updating your current knowledge
with all things new in the world of mathematics. It’s also an excellent
opportunity to network with other coordinators/SL in your area.
The role of Mathematics Subject Leadership is crucial to the
successful management and progress within your school.
This course aims to provide a starting point for the year ahead
whether you have been in the role for a few years or embarking
on the role for the first time.
Numeracy Professional Skills Test Support Workshop
Start date: 10 October 2016; 7 November 2016; 5 December 2016; see website for dates in 2017
Duration: 2.5 hours
Time: 14.00–16.30
Fee: £45
The aim of this course is to support candidates who are preparing to take the QTS Professional Numeracy
Skills Test. There will be time for questions and answers, and an opportunity to review areas of mathematics.
We advise that candidates read the information on the DfE website before attending.
There are no student or alumni discounts available on this course.
In 2015–16, 100% of attendees on the Numeracy Professional
Skills Test Support Workshop felt that the teaching staff were
very effective in answering questions and providing support,
and 100% would recommend this course to others.
“The high quality training
and support provided
by university tutors and
partnership schools
enables trainees to
develop their teaching
skills and understand
and influence how pupils
learn.”
(OFSTED, 2015)
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Paws b – Bringing Mindfulness to your School (7–11 year olds)
This is a bespoke course only which can run at your setting for five or more delegates – please contact
us to discuss.
Paws b is a national course created by the Mindfulness in Schools Project. This course supports the wellbeing
and resilience for children within early years and school settings. It will provide practitioners and teachers with
a range of tools to use with children, including yoga and mindfulness practices – looking at bringing a mindful
approach to their care and teaching.
Please also see course listing: Yoga and Mindfulness for Children Aged 2–7 Years
Paediatric First Aid
This two-day, level 3 course is coming soon – please see website for details.
Planning in the Early Years
Start date: 7 December 2016; 14 June 2017
Duration: 1 day
Time: 09.30–15.30
Fee: £160
This course is designed for anyone new to teaching in the early years who wishes to explore ideas and
opportunities to engage children across the areas and aspects of learning.
You will gain an understanding of different ways to approach planning, how to engage children with the planning
process, and how to support children to reflect on their progress during the topics.
Programming Skills for Teachers – Bespoke Courses in Python,
Raspberry Pi, Mathslab
These are bespoke courses only which can run at Kingston University on a date of your choice –
please contact us to discuss.
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
These courses are for teachers with little or no prior experience in programming.
These courses will be designed around your needs and teach participants how to solve a problem using a
programming language. It will be supported by practical exercises done during and outside class.
97% students
feel that our staff
are enthusiastic
about what
they’re teaching.
(NSS, 2015)
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Researching Educational Practice (for Non-Specialist Researchers)
Start date: 26 January 2017
Duration: 1 day or 2 hours x 3 weeks (please check website for confirmed dates)
Time: 09.30–16.00 or 17.30–19.30
Fee: £160
Teachers are researchers of everyday practice, either through collecting data from their pupils or by reflecting on
their own practice with a view to improving it. Despite this, they are often reluctant to see research as an element
of their profession that will help them develop their practice and professional profile, and become leaders of
change. This course will make you aware of your ability as a practitioner researcher and prepare you to actualise
this ability in a simple and practical way.
The Rights of the Child
Start date: 23 November 2016; 26 April 2017
Duration: 3 hours (plus 30 minutes break)
Time: 15.00–18.30
Fee: £110
This workshop will help you to understand the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the
Child (UNCRC). It provides an understanding of the ethos of the UNCRC which informs legislation and policies
surrounding children and young people. It also provides a basic platform to formulate policies and procedures
that champion the best interests of children.
Safeguarding and Prevent
Start date: 10 March 2017
Duration: 2 consecutive days
Time: Day 1: 13.00–17.00 (plus evening meal), Day 2: 9.00–17.00 (including lunch)
Fee: £495 early bird fee; £550 full fee. No further discounts are available
Location: Warren House, Kingston upon Thames, KT2 7HY
Through this very interactive course, you will explore challenging issues in safeguarding practice in
educational settings. You will also gain in-depth understanding of the range of factors affecting how teachers
and educational practitioners engage, behave, lead and manage in pressured and emotive situations.
You will be able to use your new knowledge to implement strategies in your own schools and settings
to safeguard children, staff and other stakeholders. You will benefit from an opportunity to engage in
discussions with practitioners, teachers, leaders and managers exploring some of the more difficult and
complex matters that arise in real practice situations.
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
SENCO: Finding Your Way Through the Role
Start date: 2 March 2017; 1 September 2017
Duration: 1 day
Time: 10.00–15.30
Fee: £160
If you are considering becoming a SENCO or you are a SENCO new to the role, this is a great fast track
training opportunity to get an understanding of the multiple requirements of the role. This course will give you
the opportunity to network with other SENCOs in early years, primary, secondary or further education. It can
also be attended by more experienced SENCOs who wish to brush up or consolidate their existing knowledge
and expertise.
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Courses
SKE courses are aimed at anyone applying to train as a secondary school teacher who does not have a
degree in their chosen subject area, or who feels that they lack subject knowledge and would benefit from
a refresher course.
Kingston University School of Education staff will be running SKE courses
in maths, physics, biology and modern foreign languages (MFL).
The dates, times, mode of delivery and duration of the courses will vary
depending on the subject area. Please visit our website for full details,
or contact us to discuss.
Supporting EAL Learners in the Early Years
Start date: 3 February 2017
Duration: 3 hours
Time: 17.00–20.00
Fee: £110
The target audience for this workshop is teachers and practitioners working in early years settings who would
like to refresh their knowledge, ask questions and network around this area of classroom management.
During the session, delegates will be able to gain knowledge about key theories and best practice with
regards to supporting learners who have English as an additional language.
• Topics covered will include new arrivals, planning, language and communication.
• Case studies from early years settings will be used to critically evaluate practice.
• There will be an opportunity for QA.
“Trainees
benefit from
the expertise
of both tutors
and current
professionals.”
(OFSTED, 2015)
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Supporting Wellbeing for FEET Funded Toddlers
Start date: 15 February 2017
Duration: 1 day
Time: 09.30–15.30
Fee: £160
Many PVI and maintained settings have provision for free childcare for two-year-olds (FEET) funded toddlers.
Supporting these toddlers’ wellbeing is vital if they are going to develop and learn successfully. This course looks
at what wellbeing is and reflects on practitioners practice and provision to support the development of wellbeing
within the early years setting.
Teaching International Teachers of English
Start date: 3 July 2017
Duration: 2 weeks, Monday–Friday
Time: 09.00–15.00 (later on visit days)
Fee: £895 (early bird rate of £805.50) not including accommodation
£1,395 (early bird rate of £1255.50) including accommodation
Location: Penrhyn Road Campus
This course is also available as a bespoke option for a group of students. Contact us to discuss.
If you are an international teacher of English and you would like to develop your proficiency as an English
language teacher, this intensive course is for you.
This course is designed to facilitate your professional development by improving your English communication
skills and developing your awareness of effective teaching methods.
Language workshops will provide direct experience of a range of methods with a focus on communicative
language teaching. Lectures and presentations will provide additional pedagogical input.
In addition to this learning you will visit English primary and secondary schools to learn how the school is
organised and how lessons are taught and visit some of the wonderful sights of London, to explore historic
and contemporary British culture and collect authentic materials and experiences to enrich your classes.
Teaching Primary Languages
This is a bespoke course only for five or more delegates –
please contact us to discuss.
This course is for primary school teachers, including NQTs, or
education staff teaching a modern foreign language in a primary
school. There is no pre-requisite with regard to language proficiency
as the emphasis will be on pedagogy.
The eight week option offers an additional two weeks focusing on
upskilling your French language skills.
“We greatly value
Kingston University
for its expertise in
developing our teachers
and we always receive
excellent feedback.”
Young Rok Oh, education
supervisor, Chungcheongbuk-do
office of education, South Korea.
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Understanding Islam Basics
Start date: 27 April 2017
Duration: 1 day
Time: 09.30–16.00
Fee: £75
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
The basics of understanding Islam in a one day workshop. This course is open to anyone trying to understand
Islam, Muslim friends, neighbours or clients, or just to make sense of the news each day. Sessions include:
• The Big Picture.
• Devotional practice.
• Social practice.
• Themes determined by the group.
Understanding Islam GCSE
Start date: 28 June 2017
Duration: 3 consecutive days
Time: 09.30–16.00
Fee: £180
Location: Penrhyn Road campus
This course is designed especially for teachers intending to cover Islam as their second religion for GCSE.
It will provide a solid grounding for teaching/understanding Islam at any level. You will learn through an interactive
seminar style with plenty of question/discussion time and flexibility to cover additional specific topics.
Day one: Background: Qur’an, Muhammad and Hadith, plus Sunni and Shi’a perspectives.
Day two: Beliefs and Teachings.
Day three: Practices.
No discounts are available on this course.
Understanding and Supporting Emotional Development in
Young Children
Start date: 30 November 2016; 1 February 2017
Duration: 1 day
Time: 09.30–15.30
Fee: £160
This course is designed for anyone working with young children from birth to seven years of age who wishes to
understand how young children develop emotionally, and how adults can support them.
You will gain an understanding of different types of emotions and how they may differ according to cultural or
parental expectations, along with ‘ages and stages’ of development.
You will also explore ways in which you can support young children to understand their feelings, and manage
their responses.
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All courses run at Kingston Hill campus unless otherwise stated.
Discounts available:
– Multiple bookings (please contact us).
– 10% for Kingston University School of Education’s partner schools, Kingston University students and alumni.
Book online or contact us for payment by invoice.
www.kingston.ac.uk/shortcourses
Using Subject Knowledge in Teaching History
Start date: 10 November 2016; 15 June 2017
Duration: 2.5 hours
Time: 17.00–19.30
Fee: £110
On this course you will gain knowledge and understanding of approaches of how to incorporate substantive
knowledge of a history topic into a history lesson. We will explore:
• Review of resources which support teachers to develop subject knowledge of a history unit
• Using castles as an example of a history topic, consider advantages and disadvantages of teaching a history
topic through a theme and explore opportunities to teach children historical vocabulary
• Explore how primary/secondary sources facilitate the teaching and learning of historical vocabulary.
Wellbeing for Children Through Art
Start date: 27 January 2017
Duration: Half-day
Time: 09.00–12.00
Fee: £110
This course is for primary teachers and will explore the therapeutic value of art, and offer media, techniques and
ideas which encourage wellbeing and self-affirmation through making.
Ways of making art which are fulfilling and calming will be considered, as well as the importance of a broad and
balanced art curriculum which provides a range of ways of working in different media. The social and artistic
benefits of collaboration will be emphasised, and we will look at the work of artists for whom artmaking is an
explicitly therapeutic activity.
Yoga and Mindfulness for Children Aged 2–7 Years
Start date: 13 October and 27 October 2016; 1 February and 15 February 2017
Duration: 2 days
Time: 10.00–15.00
Fee: £80
This course will help you to support the wellbeing and resilience for children within early years and primary
settings. You will understand the safety and practicalities of yoga and mindfulness, and how to integrate them
into the appropriate curriculum.
This can also be run as a bespoke three hour course at your setting with a focus on a particular year group, or
age group. Please contact us for details.
Please also see course listing: Paws b – Bringing Mindfulness to your School (7–11 year olds)
We will be launching new courses in 2017 so please keep an eye on our
website for all the latest updates and information.
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The School of Education works in partnership with other departments and teams across Kingston
University.
The Centre of Higher Education Research (CHERP)
CHERP was created to advance pedagogy, professional practice and scholarship in, and research
into, higher education. Apart from short courses we offer a range of validated programmes including:
a PGCert Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, an MA Research and Practice in Higher
Education, and a Professional Doctorate in Higher Education (forthcoming in 2017).
Child Development and Learning Difficulties Unit
Our work focuses on cognitive, behavioural, and emotional development in both typical and atypical
populations across a wide age range, including infants, children and adolescents.
Areas of expertise include infant cognition and premature infants, developmental disorders including
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Williams syndrome, Dyslexia and Specific Language Impairment,
ADHD, visual differences, anxiety, bullying, and education.
In addition to carrying out internationally excellent research, the unit also translates the latest findings
into effective and practical assessments and interventions, and runs workshops for professionals,
parents, carers and academics.
English for Academic and Professional Development Team
We have run successful bespoke programmes for English Language Teachers for a number of years.
We also offer a range of intensive English language courses that can be tailored to your specific
requirements, over periods of one to four weeks in a residential setting.
Widening Participation Network
The Education Liaison team at Kingston University:
• co-ordinates Kingston University’s contact with schools and colleges; and
• promotes awareness and helps to raise aspirations for students aged 10–18, via outreach work.
All of our activities have a widening participation focus. We aim to increase the participation rate of
those students that have been traditionally unrepresented in higher education.
Expertise from across
Kingston University
16. October 2016 Numeracy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop
Yoga and Mindfulness for Children Age 2–7 Years
November 2016 Developing Learning for Behaviour Management
Making Art and Craft with your Children
Numeracy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop
The Rights of the Child
Understanding and Supporting Emotional Development in Young Children
Using Subject Knowledge in Teaching History
December 2016 Numeracy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop
Planning in the Early Years
January 2017 1st4Sport Level 3 Certificate
1st4Sport Level 5 Certificate
Researching Educational Practice (For Non-Specialist Researchers)
Wellbeing for Children Through Art
February 2017 Assessing Science in the Early Years
Developing Learning for Behaviour Management (follow-up)
Learning to Teach for Further and Higher Education
Literacy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop
Supporting EAL Learners in the Early Years
Supporting Wellbeing for FEET Funded Toddlers
Understanding and Supporting Emotional Development in Young Children
Yoga and Mindfulness for Children Age 2–7 Years
March 2017 Assessing Science in the Early Years
Developing an Autism-Friendly Learning Environment
Developing Effective Online Learning
Literacy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop
Safeguarding and Prevent
SENCO: Finding Your Way Through the Role
April 2017 Learning to Think Critically
The Rights of the Child
Understanding Islam (Basics)
May 2017 Beach School Taster Day
Developing an Autism-Friendly Learning Environment
Literacy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop
June 2017 Forest School Taster Session
Literacy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop
Planning in the Early Years
Understanding Islam GCSE (Beliefs And Practices)
Using Subject Knowledge in Teaching History
July 2017 Mathematics Coordinator Workshop
Teaching International Teachers of English
August 2017 Developing an Autism-Friendly Learning Environment
September 2017 Learning to Think Critically
SENCO: Finding Your Way Through the Role
October 2017 Developing Effective Online Learning
TBC/Bespoke E-safety for Practicing Teachers
Mathematics and Art in the Primary School
Numeracy Professional Skills Test – Support Workshop (further dates)
Paediatric First Aid
Paws b – Bringing Mindfulness to your School
Programming Skills for Teachers
Subject Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Courses
Teaching Primary Languages
Calendar
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