Track 5: Progressive Teaching Methods

Introduction

Welcome to Track 5: Progressive Teaching Methods. As the educational landscape continues to evolve, it is crucial for educators to adapt their teaching methods to meet the needs of today’s learners. This course will provide you with the tools and knowledge to do just that by exploring cutting-edge strategies that have been proven to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the future of education and equip you with the skills to create a truly transformative classroom experience.

Overview

Track 5 consists of units that have been carefully selected to provide progressive teaching methods and innovative pedagogical approaches. These units are designed to equip educators with the necessary tools and strategies to engage students in active learning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. By incorporating these progressive teaching methods into their classrooms, educators can create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that fosters creativity and enhances student achievement.

Specific Objectives

After completing this track you will be able to:

• State the solutions to the challenges of using ICT in education.
• Understand how the T-PaCK model can help you think about teaching well with technology.
• Describe the Learning Activity Type (LAT) method for working with and developing T-PaCK.
• Describe why Project Based Learning is an effective learner centred approach.
• Incorporate appropriate ICT activities into lesson plans so as to support learner acquisition of the subject matter knowledge.
• Analyse how a current lesson within a subject area can be improved  to be  more learner centric.
• Create your own Technology enabled learner-centred learning activities.
• Create your own PBL project plan.
• Apply Pervasive education strategies in your classroom.
• Implement a strategy to integrate the concept of Flipped classroom in your own class.