Welcome to 'Education for the 21st Century' Teacher Training Program
Our comprehensive teacher training program on Education in the 21st Century is designed to equip educators like you with cutting-edge knowledge, practical tools, and innovative strategies that will transform your teaching approach.
All Courses come with an Upschool endorsed certificate upon completion.
International Endorsements
Upschool’s courses are internationally endorsed by Montessori Australia and carry CPD Certification. Upon completion, your certificate will reflect international recognition, featuring logos to mark your achievements. Additionally, our teacher training course is endorsed by the University of Notre Dame Australia. Read the endorsement letter from Mark Powell, Director of Education Services at Montessori Australia.
Explore Our Courses
Education for the 21st Century - A Masterclass in Purposeful Education
Assessment and Observation – Understanding the Whole Child
Using Visual Stimuli Effectively – A Picture Says a Thousand Words.
Using the Senses to Optimise Learning – How to Activate the Five Senses
Understanding the Different Types of Learners in Your Classroom
How to Make Learning Purposeful – Preparing Our Learners for Tomorrow
Comprehension Techniques – Understanding is Everything!
Preparing Your Classroom to Develop a Love of Learning
The Importance of Essential Skills in Your Classroom
Course Overview
Welcome to our comprehensive teacher training program on Education in the 21st Century! Are you ready to take your teaching skills to the next level and create a classroom environment that promotes student-centered learning and vital skills? Look no further, because our courses have been carefully designed to empower educators like you to excel in today’s educational landscape.
Led by experienced professionals in the field, Gavin McCormack, a Montessori Trained Teacher, and Dr. Mark Williams, a Neuroscientist, our courses provide you with the knowledge, tools, and strategies to revolutionize your teaching approach. By incorporating evidence-based materials and practical illustrations, we ensure that you can seamlessly integrate theoretical concepts into your own classroom.
Our primary objective is to nurture academic excellence while equipping your students with the essential skills they need for the future. We believe that true intelligence extends beyond grades and adherence to instructions. It encompasses acceptance, empathy, compromise, communication, and love. By harnessing your own passion for education, you can inspire your students to become compassionate individuals who positively impact the world.
Throughout the program, we will delve into various modules that cover crucial aspects of teaching in the 21st century. You will explore topics such as:
- The Role of Essential Skills: Discover the essential skills that students need and learn how to develop them in both your students and yourself.
- Types of Learners: Understand the unique learning profiles of each child and create a learning environment tailored to their needs.
- Classroom Setup: Explore adaptations and dynamics that optimize each child’s potential while fostering a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere.
- Purposeful Education: Learn how to use the existing curriculum to empower students to make a global impact on topics that truly matter.
And much more!
By enrolling in our courses, you’ll gain insights into utilizing the senses, leveraging visual stimuli, reinventing comprehension techniques, conducting effective assessments, and accessing valuable resources. Moreover, upon completion of each course, you’ll receive a certificate that recognizes your dedication to professional growth.
Don’t miss this opportunity to become the teacher you’ve always aspired to be! Join our training program and unlock your full potential as an educator. Visit our website today to enroll in the courses delivered by Gavin McCormack and Dr. Mark Williams. Together, let’s shape the future of education!
Meet our Instructors
Gavin McCormack
Meet Gavin McCormack. He has been a teacher/school principal for over 25 years. He is the co-founder of Upschool.co and the Montessori Australia Ambassador, with a passion for inclusive and child-focused pedagogies. He has worked in several countries around the world, Is a children's author, and philanthropist and has trained thousands of teacher around the world.
Mark Williams
Meet Mark Williams. He is an internationally recognised professor of cognitive neuroscience, with over 25 years of experience conducting behavioural and brain imaging research focusing on our social skills. He has taught the fundamentals of neuroscience to a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as publishing more than 70 scientific articles. Mark has been awarded numerous high-profile fellowships and grants, and worked both at MIT in the USA and at universities in Australia.
