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There are many effective ways for adult learners to experience course content and gain new found subject knowledge. In today's complex learning environment, the most successful instructors demonstrate instructional strategies that both respect and challenge adult learners. Through lectures, discussion (synchronous and asynchronous) and various assignments, participants will explore a wide variety...
This course will provide participants with the opportunity to acquire the skills and knowledge todevelop a systematic approach to curriculum development based on a training/education model. Curriculum development includes needs assessment, learning outcomes, course outlines, lesson plans with an introduction to choosing instructional techniques and developing a marking system to evaluate...
The Risky Play & Safety in Outdoor Education micro-credential will provide students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and experiences to initiate and develop an outdoor education program that supports risky play, self-regulation and safety among children. This micro-credential will explore the education theories of risky play and self-regulation, while also providing the skills necessary to...
The Outdoor Classroom micro-credential will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to initiate and design an outdoor classroom for children. The micro-credential will explore experiential education theories and hands-on methodologies. Curriculum topics will include, outdoor education pedagogy, loose parts and natural materials, designing an outdoor classroom, etc. Learning...
In this five-hour micro-credential on Instructional Design - Overview, students will learn what instructional design is and the impact it has on a student's learning. Students will need access to a computer and to the internet in order to access the free, open-source tools required to complete the active learning exercises, read the publicly available articles and other digital resources (videos...
The Kindergarten Part 2 (AQ) course uses a critical lens to explore, apply and deepen your knowledge of The Kindergarten Program and a play based pedagogy. You will build on your professional practice by engaging in relevant and contextual activities that deepen your understanding of Kindergarten best practices. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with fellow passionate educators, explore...
The Kindergarten Part 1 (AQ) course focuses on the importance of play-based environments that promote the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of all children. You will understand diverse theories of play and ways to purposefully plan authentic play-based learning experiences that foster exploration, a culture of inquiry and developmentally appropriate practices. This course...
Effective communication is important for building relationships and successful functioning in every part of an organization. Through the different modes of reading, writing, speaking, listening, researching, analyzing, and representing information students develop the skills required for communicating effectively in personal and professional environments. Over the term, students will create a...
This course introduces students to various texts and sources in the domain of Children's Literature, and gives students the opportunity to discuss the many genres, issues, and theories that pervade the field, while simultaneously helping them gain practice analyzing literature for children with various critical literary elements in mind.
Cinnamon honey, blueberry honey, clover honey, it is all delicious and the bees that create it are fascinating creatures. We will explore the basics of beekeeping - the why, the how to, and the products you can extract from keeping your own colony. Bees are the main contributor for pollinating 1/3 of the world's food supply. Not only can you gain an interesting and delicious hobby, but you can...