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e-Learning Ecologies: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning for the Digital Age
by Dr William Cope , Dr Mary Kalantzis- 4.6
Approx. 19 hours to complete
For three decades and longer we have heard educators and technologists making a case for the transformative power of technology in learning. However, despite the rhetoric, in many ways and at most institutional sites, education is still relatively untouched by technology. Even when technologies are introduced, the changes sometimes seem insignificant and the results seem disappointing....
Supporting children with difficulties in reading and writing
by Dr Jenny Thomson , Dr Vincent Goetry- 4.8
Approx. 17 hours to complete
This course is for teachers to learn why some children have so much difficulty with reading and writing, often called 'dyslexia', and to learn more about best practice in teaching literacy to all in light of recent scientific discoveries. Participation in or completion of this online course will not confer academic credit for University of London programmes...
Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change
by Barbara Hiltz- 4.8
Approx. 12 hours to complete
In this course, you will learn how social workers in the United States engage in creating change and supporting the resilience of individuals, families and communities in this new era. Using a social justice lens, learners will reflect on current challenges facing the lives of individuals, families and communities and examine ways to advocate for needed changes....
Teach English Now! Foundational Principles
by Jessica CincoTop Instructor , Dr. Justin ShewellTop Instructor , Andrea Mürau HarawayTop Instructor , Dr. Shane DixonTop Instructor , Emilia GraciaTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 21 hours to complete
Through a series of engaging metaphors and stories, prospective and current EFL/ESL teachers will identify, summarize, and evaluate 7 basic language learning paradigms. Learners will be presented information on such foundational principles as motivation, risk taking, two different modes of learning, and balancing the teacher profession. Module 1: Making Meaning Clear...
Queering Identities: LGBTQ+ Sexuality and Gender Identity
by Jacob McWilliams , K. Mohrman- 4.8
Approx. 20 hours to complete
In this course, you will explore the history of LGBTQ identities, experiences, and activism. We’ll study major events in global LGBTQ history, investigate local histories of queer and transgender people and communities, and consider how LGBTQ histories have helped shape broader conversations about civil rights, equality, and justice. Introduction to Queering Identities...
Teaching Character and Creating Positive Classrooms
by Dave Levin- 4.8
Approx. 10 hours to complete
Positive psychology meets K-12 pedagogy. This course explores key ideas of positive psychology and shows how great teachers apply those lessons to maximize student engagement and accomplishment. Through lectures, discussions, interviews and footage of great educators in action, you’ll learn how to integrate character-based objectives into your own teaching. Your Character Journey...
Teaching EFL/ESL Reading: A Task Based Approach
by Dr Amos Paran , Dr Andrea Révész , Dr Myrrh Domingo- 4.7
Approx. 23 hours to complete
This course explores ways of teaching reading skills in English as Second and Foreign Language (ESL/EFL) using a task-based approach. You will be introduced to the concept of task and the key principles of task-based language teaching (TBLT) and learning. TBLT uses communicative tasks as the key unit for creating language learning activities....
Get Interactive: Practical Teaching with Technology
by Dr Eileen Kennedy , Dr Nancy Weitz , Ms Sarah Sherman- 4.7
Approx. 15 hours to complete
This course is designed to help you create dynamic, interactive online courses through the use of multimedia tools, student collaboration opportunities, and formative assessment and feedback. Each week we will focus on a particular topic: 1. Using multimedia for teaching and learning 2. Encouraging student collaboration 3. Formative assessment and feedback...
Teach English Now! Theories of Second Language Acquisition
by Dr. Shane DixonTop Instructor , Dr. Justin ShewellTop Instructor , Jessica CincoTop Instructor- 4.9
Approx. 17 hours to complete
In this course learners are introduced to second or foreign language theories and practices for teaching and assessing listening, speaking, and pronunciation. Learners will also be introduced to basic studies in second language acquisition and their pedagogical implications. Teachers will be invited to recognize the importance of grounding their own teaching philosophy through an examination of purpose, content, and technique....
Learning, Knowledge, and Human Development
by Dr William Cope , Dr Mary Kalantzis- 4.5
Approx. 9 hours to complete
This course sets out to provide an understanding of theories of learning and development and how these theories relate to educational technology. It has two components. The second component is practical, in which we will use these theoretical concepts to ‘parse’ a technology-mediated learning environment for its underlying presuppositions. -------------------------------- Recommended Background...