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The Effective Teaching Methodologies course will help participants
become creative and effective curriculum designers and classroom
facilitators. They will learn about Understanding by Design to establish
curricular priorities in the complex process of teaching.
Using principles from this Backward Design Model to incorporate best
teaching practices including a variety of resourceful methods to meet the
different learning needs, styles and abilities in the classroom,
participants will be able to engage their learners and ensure that true
learning has taken place.
The course emphasizes the balance between the multiple roles of an
educator-designer, motivator, facilitator, manager, coach and more.
Participants are given equal opportunities to learn from hands-on
activities like role plays, small group activities, teaching exercises,
case studies, etc.
Aim
Develop and deliver lesson plans on specific
subjects with a focus on handling differentiation and using new teaching
approaches based on innovative learning theories.
Objectives
Participants will:
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Have a foundation on Understanding by Design-The Backward Design Model
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Use Understanding by Design for curriculum and lesson planning
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Have the perspective of an assessor and activity designer when planning
and delivering lessons
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develop critical and creative thinking skills and practice
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establish an interactive and motivating
classroom atmosphere
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create/ innovate new teaching strategies
based on identified learning problems
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achieve personal and professional
development
Content
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The Art and Science of Teaching
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The Differentiated Classroom-Managing Different Learning Styles
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Teach Less! Learn More (Lesson Plan Construction)
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Challenging Creativity in Classrooms
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Classroom Management that Works
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Setting Objectives and Providing Feedback
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Understanding the 8 MIs, VAK &
The
6 Facets of Understanding
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Instructional Strategies to Improve Learning
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Multiple Methods of Assessment
Course format:
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