Module 1: How knowledge is constructed

UNIT 1: THE VIRTUES OF DISCIPLINARY TRANSPARENCY [± 4 HOURS]

Learn about the two types of reasoning, and how various disciplines approach teaching, reading, knowledge production and knowledge communication.

• 1.1 Reflective journal: Reading, knowledge, and expertise (graded activity)
  [± 60 minutes]Assignment
• 1.2 Class-wide discussion forum: How do you approach teaching?
  [± 90 minutes]Media
• 1.3 Interactive video: Interrogating the value of Bloom’s Taxonomy
  [± 10 minutes]Media
• 1.4 Interactive video: Bloom’s Taxonomy as a teaching tool
  [± 10 minutes]Media
• 1.5 Assessment quiz: Test your knowledge around reading, teaching, and knowledge construction (graded activity)
  [± 50 minutes]

UNIT 2: A BRIEF TOUR OF EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY [± 4 HOURS]

Explore the field of educational psychology by looking at scientific teaching methods, and theories around teaching and learning.

• 1.6 Notes: Understanding teaching and learning
  [± 70 minutes]Book
• 1.7 Small group discussion forum: The value of the scientific approach across disciplines
  [± 90 minutes]Advanced Forum
• 1.8 Enrichment activity: How does teaching and learning happen in your discipline?
  [± 45 minutes]Media
• 1.9 Teaching portfolio component: Sketching a teaching philosophy (graded activity)
  [± 60 minutes]Assignment

UNIT 3: REFLECT [± 1 HOUR]

Reflect on the module’s content in light of your teaching style, goals, and experiences.

• 1.10 Reflective journal: How do you wish you wre taught? (graded activity) [± 60 minutes]