This is a free-of-charge, self-paced course comprising six units, designed to empower you to understand how meanings relate systematically to different aspects of grammar and shows how this deeper understanding can be applied to make everyday communication more effective, especially to the students. Successful completion of the course will enable you to:
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<li>understand that grammar can be seen as a flexible and useful tool for meaning making.</li>
<li>understand how grammar and vocabulary choices together create a range of different meanings.</li>
<li>see how an awareness of grammar as a tool for meaning-making can be applied to a range of real world situations in everyday life and professional practice.</li>
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Grammar Matters - English for Teaching Purposes

The Communication Skills for ODFL (CS4ODFL) online course is a four-week course that will help teachers to improve their communication skills in Open, Distance and Flexible Learning (ODFL) contexts. The course is particularly suitable for teachers in the Pacific Region but will be beneficial to any developing country context. Participants will spend approximately 3 – 5 hours of effort per week to earn the digital badges and certificate of completion. Successful completion of the course will enable participants to:
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<li>Develop an understanding of the role of inclusive and equitable communication practices, teaching presence, and course netiquette for successful ODFL delivery.</li>
<li>Learn about the uses of technology and media for efficient and accessible communication in an ODFL environment.</li>
<li>Review and discuss key pedagogical considerations when designing course structure, learning activities, feedback, and communication strategies.</li>
<li>Recognise the attributes of an effective online facilitator.</li>
<li>Gain hands-on experience in weaving online discussions and interactions including strategies for conflict-management in the ODFL space.</li>
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Communication Skills for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning

This is a free-of-charge, self-paced and self-directed online short
course designed to enhance your proficiency in English grammar
rules. Successful completion of the course will:
<ul>
<li>help you to identify the components of a basic sentence, use punctuation correctly, apply strategies to avoid commonly confused words and formulate grammatically correct sentences.</li>
<li>reward you with a micro-credential certification in the form of a digital badge, which can be displayed, accessed, and verified online.</li>
</ul>

Grammar Matters - English for Teaching Purposes

Communication Skills for Open, Distance and Flexible Learning

Enhancing Grammar Basics