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Foundations of Teaching for Learning Capstone: The Reflective Practitioner

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Course Summary

This capstone project is designed to allow you to apply what you have learned in the Teaching and Learning: Foundations and Applications of the Science of Learning series. You will apply principles from the science of learning to design and develop an original instructional unit.

Key Learning Points

Learn how to apply the principles of learning science to instructional design
Develop an original instructional unit using the principles of learning science
Receive feedback and guidance from peers and instructors

Learning Outcomes

Design and develop an instructional unit using the principles of learning science
Receive feedback and guidance from peers and instructors
Apply the principles of learning science to future instructional design projects

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Completion of Teaching and Learning: Foundations and Applications of the Science of Learning series
Access to video and audio recording equipment

Course Difficulty Level

Advanced

Course Format

Self-paced
Online

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Description

This course is open to learners who have completed all eight courses on the Foundations of Teaching for Learning MOOC. It revisits topics covered and focuses on what it really means to be a reflective practitioner. One of the great paradoxes of learning is that the more you know the more you become aware of what you don’t know... and the more you want to know! This course offers an opportunity to further deepen and broaden your professional expertise. It provides an opportunity to participate in practical tasks and assessments that draw on the knowledge and skills gained in the previous courses.  

If you have completed the eight courses, signed up to the Signature track, met all the assessment requirements of the programme and would like to continue to build on your interest and achievements, this course is for you! There is enough challenge and scope for learners who already have teaching experience, but this course is also suitable for less experienced learners who may not have a great deal of teacher education or may not yet hold a teaching qualification. Announcement for US based teachers: Coursera and its partners are proud to offer eligible teachers in the US free Course Certificates for this course and other high-quality teacher professional development courses, through the Connected effort announced by President Obama. To participate in this opportunity, US district leaders simply need to approve Coursera teacher professional development by completing a brief form at: www.coursera.org/tpd. US Teachers interested in this opportunity are also encouraged to follow the link to learn more and www.coursera.org/tpd. Once a district’s form has been verified, the district leader will be notified and teachers in the district will receive access to free verified certificates for Coursera professional development. Coursera and the Commonwealth Education Trust thank educators for the hard work they do every day and hope this opportunity will assist US teachers to continue developing their craft in a meaningful and flexible way.

Outline

Introduction and Review phase
Lecture 1
7 Key Ideas
Reflection in Action
Syllabus
Grading and Logistics
Outline for Week One

Practical Task Creation
Kelburne Park: Two Teachers
Alex Alexandrou
Outline for Week Two

Evaluation phase
Margery McMahon
Outline for Week Three

Reflection-on-action phase
Lesson Planning
Portfolios
Outline for Week Four

Summary of User Reviews

Learn how to effectively teach and design courses with the Teaching Capstone course on Coursera. Students praise the course for its practicality and valuable insights into teaching methodologies.