Course Summary
This course is designed to help university teachers develop effective teaching skills and strategies. It covers topics such as designing learning objectives, creating engaging activities, and providing feedback to students.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to design effective learning objectives
- Discover strategies for creating engaging activities
- Develop skills in providing feedback to students
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop effective teaching skills and strategies
- Design learning objectives that align with course goals
- Create engaging activities that promote student learning
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Access to a computer with internet connection
- Basic knowledge of teaching and learning principles
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Effective Online Teaching
- Teaching Strategies for Higher Education
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Dr. Cathy Davidson
- Dr. Ken Bain
Related Books
Description
University Teaching is an introductory course in teaching and learning in tertiary education, designed by staff at the Centre for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at the University of Hong Kong.
Outline
- Course Introduction
- Course introduction
- Course outline
- Course communication
- Course entrance survey
- Orientation quiz
- What does it look like teaching in higher education?
- Module overview
- Teaching and learning spaces
- Student voice: What are we looking for in university education?
- Student voice: What kind of teaching engages us?
- Student diversity in learning (I) : Three examples
- Student diversity in learning (II) : Implications for teaching
- What does it involve teaching in a university? – Interviews with colleagues
- What options do we have for long-term professional development? – Interviews with colleagues
- Reading list
- Self assessment
- Module quiz
- What does research tell us about effective teaching in higher education?
- Module overview
- Three domains of learning and levels of understanding
- Teaching and learning approaches
- Factors that influence student learning (I)
- Factors that influence student learning (II)
- Seven principles of effective teaching (I)
- Seven principles of effective teaching (II)
- Seven principles of effective teaching (III)
- Reading list
- Self assessment
- Module quiz
- How shall we go about curriculum and instructional design?
- Module overview
- Constructive alignment
- Interview with Biggs and Tang
- Writing learning outcomes (I)
- Writing learning outcomes (II)
- Writing learning outcomes (III)
- Compiling a course outline
- Planning a lesson
- Reading list
- Self assessment
- Module quiz
- What pedagogical options can we find from successful examples? – An instructional toolbox
- Module oveview
- Problem-based learning (I) : PBL in practice
- Problem-based learning (II) : Rationale, design and practical experiences
- Audience response system
- Think-pair-share
- Teaching a large class
- Flipped learning
- Team-based learning
- Experiential learning
- Information sheet – Problem-based learning
- Information sheet – Experiential learning
- Reading list
- Self-reflection on the instructional examples
- How to design effective assessment?
- Purposes of assessment
- The impact of assessment on students’ learning and the backwash effect
- Decisions framework for assessment design
- Contexts of assessment: Learners’ characteristics
- Contexts of assessment: Standards-based assessment and norm-based assessment
- Interview with Prof. Royce Sadler on understanding standards
- Groupwork assessment
- Principles of good assessment practices
- Reading list
- Practice quiz
- Assessment design (Scenario 1)
- Assessment design (Scenario 2)
- How to provide constructive and high-impact feedback?
- Introduction of feedback and the relationship between assessment and feedback
- Feedback that makes a difference
- Small changes in feedback practices making a big difference
- How to make feedback sustainable?
- Principles of good feedback
- Reading list
- Course exit survey
- Practice quiz
- Feedback design
Summary of User Reviews
The University Teaching course on Coursera has received positive reviews from learners. Many users thought the course was engaging and informative. Learners appreciated the opportunities to interact with peers and receive feedback from instructors. However, some users found the course content to be too basic and wanted more advanced topics covered.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
engaging and informative course contentPros from User Reviews
- Opportunities to interact with peers
- Feedback from instructors
- Well-structured course content
- Practical application of teaching strategies
- Clear and concise explanations
Cons from User Reviews
- Course content may be too basic for some learners
- Limited coverage of advanced topics
- Some technical difficulties with the platform
- Lengthy assignments and assessments
- Limited opportunities for individualized instruction
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