Three Coursera courses that can help every teacher in their professional and personal development

The knowledge today is very accessible if we persist in constant learning. I have to admit that I am quite an addict to Coursera courses, which let me to experience different fields. Here I want to recommend three quality courses for teachers’ professional and personal development.
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#1 Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects
Teachers want to help their students to learn but sometimes it is difficult to walk the talk. This course provides an easy access to the invaluable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines. It explains about the how the brain uses two very different learning modes and how it encapsulates (“chunks”) information. The course also covers illusions of learning, memory techniques, dealing with procrastination, and best practices shown by research to be most effective in helping master tough subjects.
Join the course here.
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#2 Teaching Character and creating positive classrooms
Students learn better if they know how to use their character strengths. This course explores key ideas of positive psychology and shows how great teachers apply those lessons to maximize student engagement and accomplishment. It introduces Seligman’s 24 Character Strengths and show examples how teachers can use the framework in the classroom.
Join the course here.
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#3 Life of happiness and fulfilment
Happy teacher, happy student. A happy teacher inspires their students and commits to students’ progression. This course draws content from a variety of fields, including psychology, neuroscience, and behavioural decision theory to offer a tested and practical recipe for leading a life of happiness and fulfilment. The course structure follows to happiness sins, happiness habits and happiness exercises. By this course teachers will not only contribute to their own happiness but also get many ideas for exercises they can use with their students.
Join the course here.