New Learning: Principles and Patterns of Pedagogy

  • 4.7
Approx. 15 hours to complete

Course Summary

The New Science of Learning is a course that will change the way you think about learning. You will learn about the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and education, and how it can be applied to improve your learning outcomes.

Key Learning Points

  • Discover how the brain learns and how to apply that knowledge to your own learning process
  • Learn about the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and education
  • Develop new strategies and techniques for learning more effectively

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand how the brain learns and how to apply that knowledge to your own learning process
  • Develop new strategies and techniques for learning more effectively
  • Apply the latest research in neuroscience, psychology, and education to improve your learning outcomes

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • None
  • Interest in learning and the science behind it

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Quizzes and assignments

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Description

Education is in a state of flux – transitioning from traditional architectures and practices to new ecologies of teaching and learning influenced by the tremendous social and technological changes of our times. What changes are afoot today in workplaces, civic life and everyday community life? What are their implications for education? What are the possible impacts of contemporary social transformations on teaching and learning - including in the areas of technology, media, globalization, diversity, changing forms of work in the “knowledge society”, and, in these contexts, changing learner needs and sensibilities? This course explores three pedagogical paradigms: “didactic”, “authentic” and “transformative” learning. It takes an historical perspective in order to define the contemporary dimensions of what we term “new learning”. It prepares participants to make purposeful choices and link particular theories/instructional approaches to individual and group learning goals.

Outline

  • Module 1: Course Orientation
  • Syllabus
  • Task Overview: How to Pass This Course
  • About the Discussion Forums
  • Take This Course As a Stepping Stone for a University of Illinois Certificate, Masters, or Doctorate - Fully Online!
  • Updating Your Profile
  • Social Media
  • Orientation Quiz
  • Module 2: What is New Learning?
  • What Is New Learning?
  • Teaching As an Art and Science
  • Learning and Education: Defining the Key Terms
  • Formal and Informal Learning
  • Learning Community, Curriculum, and Pedagogy
  • Modern Educational Institutions
  • Models of Pedagogy
  • What Kind of Science Is Education?
  • Education As the Science of Coming-to-Know
  • Changing Social Contexts of Learning
  • The Profession of Education
  • Contemporary Social Contexts of Education
  • Changing Roles for the Teacher
  • Changing Sites of Learning
  • Education As Designs for Social Futures
  • Being an Educator in "Interesting Times"
  • Relevant Reading Materials
  • Module 3: Didactic and Authentic education
  • Models of Pedagogy: Didactic, Authentic, and Transformative
  • Dimensions of Pedagogy
  • Didactic Pedagogy, As Felt Subjectively
  • Analyzing Didactic Pedagogy Part 1
  • Analyzing Didactic Pedagogy Part 2
  • Didactic Pedagogy Today
  • The Origins of Authentic Pedagogy
  • Analyzing Authentic Pedagogy Part 1
  • Analyzing Authentic Pedagogy Part 2
  • Critiques of Authentic Pedagogy
  • Didactic Education: The Modern Past
  • Supporting Reading Materials
  • Authentic Education: More Recent Times
  • Supporting Reading Materials
  • Module 4: Transformative Education - New Learning
  • The Social Context of Transformative Pedagogy
  • Education to Transform the Conditions of Individual and Social Life
  • Analyzing Transformative Pedagogy Part 1
  • Analyzing Transformative Pedagogy Part 2
  • Analyzing Transformative Pedagogy Part 3
  • Transformative Education: New Learning
  • Supporting Reading Materials
  • Mimesis, Synthesis, and Reflexivity
  • Technology-Mediated Learning and Change

Summary of User Reviews

The New Learning course on Coursera has received high ratings from users. Many users have praised the course for its comprehensive coverage of pedagogy principles and patterns. The course is designed to help learners understand and apply the latest research in the field of education to improve their teaching practices.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

comprehensive coverage of pedagogy principles and patterns

Pros from User Reviews

  • In-depth coverage of the latest research in pedagogy
  • Interactive and engaging learning materials
  • Highly knowledgeable and responsive instructors
  • Flexible scheduling and self-paced learning
  • Great value for the cost

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course content to be too theoretical
  • A few technical glitches with the online platform
  • Not suitable for those looking for a quick or easy course
  • Requires a significant time commitment
  • Limited opportunities for peer-to-peer interaction
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
Dr William Cope, Dr Mary Kalantzis
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Dr William Cope

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