EDUC-1091+Instructional+Methods

=Instructional Methods EDUC-1091 Summer 2012=

= Teacher Education = = Certificate in Adult Education & Technical Vocational Diploma Program = Instructor: Eva Brown, B.Ed., M.Ed., CAE, ARCT Flat Classroom Certified Teacher, Microsoft Innovative Teacher ebrownorama@gmail.com, ebrown38@rrc.mb.ca Office Hours: By Appointment

Course Description
The focus of this course is on differentiating instructional strategies and techniques that respond to the diverse learning styles and needs of learners. The theoretical foundation and practical application of one or more teaching strategies will be explored and critically assessed within the context of sound curriculum design, principles and processes. The overall focus is the application of newly learned information to the classroom. A classroom simulation will take place where the student's presentation is videotaped and will be reviewed for reflection and evaluation .

Learning Outcomes
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 * 1) Compare and contrast several theories related to how individuals learn, including: principles of adult learning, constructivism, skill development, and behaviorist and humanistic perspectives.
 * 2) Describe the critical elements of an inviting safe learning environment and strategies for creating such environments.
 * 3) Describe the relationship between teaching/learning strategies and the other elements of curriculum design: intended learning outcomes, learner needs, constraints, teaching resources, content, audio/visual materials and evaluation of learning.
 * 4) Develop and deliver one or more 25-minute active lecture/demonstration microteaching sessions utilizing questioning techniques and including comprehensive lesson plans and audio/visual aids.
 * 5) Analyze and evaluate the critical elements and effectiveness of a microteaching session. This analysis and evaluation must be grounded in research and literature presented.
 * 6) Recognize and display professional attitudes and practices.

Assessment
Professionalism - Participation, Group work, Attendance - 20% Presentations, including reflection and evaluation - 40% Assignments - 40%



Links
Assignments Resources Microteaching Schedule Lesson Plans and Outcomes Teacher-Centered Approaches