Module 1: How knowledge is constructed
Discover how reading and knowledge are understood, constructed, and communicated across disciplines, and how various theories frame how best to support students in becoming proficient in their fields.
Module 2: How learning works
Explore key concepts, processes, and theories around memory, communication, comprehension, motivation, metacognition, and attention.
Module 3: Building rapport
Learn how to implement rapport building techniques in order to create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment.
Module 4: Lesson planning and delivery
Explore how the backward design framework, traditional and non-traditional organizational teaching strategies (such as storytelling) can be used to plan and deliver an effective lesson.
Module 5: Engaging students
Learn how best to engage students by incorporating active learning methods in lesson planning.
Module 6: Course and assignment design
Discover the principles and tools needed to ensure effective, relevant, and comprehensive assignment and syllabus design.
Module 7: Using feedback to improve your teaching
Find out how to become a better teacher by incorporating feedback, as well as how to become a reflective practitioner.
Module 8: Teaching portfolio preparation
Explore the value of and processes involved in developing a teaching philosophy and creating a teaching portfolio.