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- Welcome to this free course on 'General Teaching M...
- Welcome to this free course on 'General Teaching M...
- ExpandBEFORE WE START...
- ExpandEND OF TOPIC QUIZZES
- Expand1. LEARNING & COGNITION
- Introduction
- 1.1 DEFINITIONS, TYPES & PROCESSES OF LEARNING
- What is learning
- Behaviourism
- Constructivism
- Social-constructivism
- Cognitivism
- Conclusion on learning theories
- 1.2 LEARNING STYLES
- Introduction to learning styles
- Overview of learning styles
- Interpersonal learners
- Intrapersonal learners
- Kinesthetic learners
- Verbal learners
- Visual learners
- Logical learners
- Auditory learners
- Identifying learning styles
- 1.3 LEVELS OF COGNITION
- Introduction to Bloom's taxonomy
- How Bloom’s Taxonomy is useful for teachers and trainers
- Introduction
- Expand2. ACTIVE TEACHING & LEARNING
- Introduction
- 2.1 FOUNDATION AND RATIONALE
- Introduction to Active Teaching and Learning
- Defining Active Teaching and Learning
- Rationale for Active Teaching and Learning
- 2.2 METHODS, TECHNIQUES & TOOLS
- METHODS FOR ACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING
- Problem-based learning
- Project-based learning
- Learning stations
- Learning contracts
- TECHNIQUES FOR ACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING
- Groupwork
- Demonstration
- Presentation
- Brainstorming
- Simulation
- Storytelling
- Drill
- TOOLS FOR ACTIVE TEACHING AND LEARNING
- Quiz
- Roleplay
- Low cost experiments
- Flashcards
- Videos
- Images
- Charts and maps
- Diagrams
- Student portfolio
- 2.3 BARRIES IN INTEGRATING ACTIVE TEACHING
- Identifying Barriers
- Introduction
- Expand3. MANAGEMENT OF THE LEARNING SPACE & ORGANIZATION
- Introduction
- 3.1 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT OF LEARNING SPACE & ORGANIZATION
- Defining management of learning space
- The role of the teacher/trainer
- Defining organization of the learning space
- Seating arrangement of the Learning Space
- Overview of seating arrangement styles
- Benefits of effective management and organization
- 3.2 STRATEGIES FOR EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT
- The teacher/trainer as a model
- Desired learner behaviour
- Rewarding learners
- Types of rewards
- Reinforcing learners
- Delivering a reinforcement
- 3.3 LESSON/TRAINING PLANNING
- Definition of a lesson/training plan
- Components of a lesson/training plan
- Introduction
- Expand4. ASSESSMENT OF THE TEACHING/TRAINING & LEARNING PROCESS
- Introduction
- 4.1 INTRODUCTION TO ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION
- Definition of assessment
- Formative vs. summative assessment
- Assessment for learning
- Assessment vs. evaluation
- 4.2 ASSESSMENT TOOLS
- Assessment rubrics
- Learner's portfolio
- Self-assessment
- Peer-assessment
- 4.3 REFLECTIVE PRACTICE
- Definition of reflective practice
- The reflective cycle
- Introduction
- Expand5. TEACHING/TRAINING & LEARNING MATERIALS
- Introduction
- 5.1 CONCEPT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
- Introduction to teaching/training and learning materials
- Purpose of teaching/training and learning materials
- 5.2 TYPES OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
- Traditional and innovative resources
- Podcasts
- Screencasts
- Educational videos
- Educational posters
- Open Educational Resources (OERs)
- 5.3 CHOOSING INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
- Integrating instructional materials
- Factors to consider when selecting instructional materials
- Introduction
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- 1Level 1: Introductory
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