Highlights

Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.

  • No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone

  • Take up to 90 days to complete the course

  • Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone

  • Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature

Overview

In this online, self-directed and facilitator-attached course, learners will explore effective teaching practices, including the ability to create measurable and observable learning objectives, create engaging icebreakers and lesson plans, practice providing constructive feedback to learners, and observe teachers and facilitators applying effective teaching practices and techniques. 

Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media. 

You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, learners should be able to:

  • 01. Create measurable, observable, and describable learning outcomes and objectives 0

  • 02. Indicate the different considerations to be mindful of when creating lesson plans

  • 03. Create an icebreaker that would be appropriate for the first day of class and student introductions

  • 04. Develop a lesson plan that includes an appropriate overview, measurable learning objectives, instructional materials and resources, learning activities, and assessments

  • 05. Practice providing constructive feedback to students who are struggling with assessments and poor grades

  • 06. Observe a teacher or facilitator while they are instructing a class to determine effective ways of teaching and lesson plan delivery

  • 07. Apply teaching techniques that encourage effective instruction, lesson planning, and evaluation

Curriculum

    1. Land Acknowledgement

    2. Accessibility, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (IDEA) Statement

    3. Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department

    4. What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?

    5. Learner Resources and Supports

    6. Technology Requirements

    7. Privacy and Accessibility Policies

    8. Navigation

    9. Learner Introductions

    10. Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement

    11. Technical Discussion Forum

    12. Frequently Asked Questions

    13. Help & Contact Information

    1. Before we begin...

    2. Welcome and Course Overview

    3. Overview

    4. Learning Outcomes & Goals

    5. Modes of Learning

    1. Lesson 1: Learning Objectives

    2. Blooms Taxononmies and Levels of Learning

    3. Creating Learning Objectives

    4. Lesson 1 Quiz

    1. Lesson 2: Lesson Introductions

    2. Creating Lesson Introductions and Icebreakers

    3. Lesson 2 Quiz

    1. Lesson Plan

    2. Developing a Lesson Plan Learning Exercise

    3. Lesson 3 Quiz

    1. Lesson 4

    2. Providing Feedback Exercise Discussion

    3. Lesson 4 Quiz

About this course

  • $425.00