This course will expose you to prominent learning theories in the field of education today. Since there is no one "correct" learning theory, you will learn the basics of what these theories say, where problems lie in application, and how to use them in your classroom management, lesson planning, and lesson delivery.
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This course will expose you to prominent learning theories in the field of education today. Since there is no one "correct" learning theory, you will learn the basics of what these theories say, where problems lie in application, and how to use them in your classroom management, lesson planning, and lesson delivery.
This course will expose you to prominent learning theories in the field of education today. Since there is no one "correct" learning theory, you will learn the basics of what these theories say, where problems lie in application, and how to use them in your classroom management, lesson planning, and lesson delivery.
This course has been carefully crafted so that participants with no formal education background can easily partake in the course. Likewise, the course has been designed for new educators with no experience, educators with years of experience, and everyone in between. Anyone can take this course.
The dreaded theory course has been made fun and useful for all participants. With the use of engaging whiteboard videos, useful worksheets, and presentation videos, the course is designed to challenge your mind while being captivating at the same time. The course is guided by an instructional design framework created by the author, which is based off several prominent learning theories. So this course is just not a mishmash of activities to fill time, but a carefully sculpted program to guide the participant through a learning experience.
Most educators learn how to teach by methodologies, but now, I am here to show you how to start teaching by learning theory to truly see results in your classroom.
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Learning objectives
- By the end of the course, you will undestand the key points of the major learning theories in second language acquisition.
- By the end of each unit, you will be able to devise strategies for your classroom using the learning theory you just learned.
- During each unit, you will work through scenarios to assist in visualizing how the theory can play a role in your classroom.
- At the beginning of each unit, you will perform a "real world" activity which will help you grasp the underlying principles of each theory..
- By the end of the course, you will undestand the key points of the major learning theories in second language acquisition.
- By the end of each unit, you will be able to devise strategies for your classroom using the learning theory you just learned.
- During each unit, you will work through scenarios to assist in visualizing how the theory can play a role in your classroom.
- At the beginning of each unit, you will perform a "real world" activity which will help you grasp the underlying principles of each theory..
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Introduction
An introduction to the layout and key information about the course
Some of the videos have supplemental files available for download. It is mostly the Pre-Activity and Think About It Questions videos. You can check for supplemental materials under the download icon on the right side of the video.
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Syllabus
An introduction to the layout and key information about the course
Some of the videos have supplemental files available for download. It is mostly the Pre-Activity and Think About It Questions videos. You can check for supplemental materials under the download icon on the right side of the video.
The pre-activity is designed to provide an experience that mirrors an aspect or what the theory is about.
The pre-activity answers section goes over the answers to the pre-activity, and also discusses how the activity relates to the theory.
The whiteboard animation videos discuss the key details of what the theory says. Since the theories are extremely deep, only the key aspects that relate to teaching are discussed.
The Think About It Questions section is designed to think about situations or beliefs that are connected with the theory being discussed.
The Problems & How to Use section covers the key points of the theory discussed in the whiteboard videos. This presentation points out the problems with actual application of certain components, but also talk about the elements that can be used and how to use them.
The Think About It Answers video discusses the answers from the Think About It Questions section. This section is connected with the Problems & How to Use section.
Reflective Practice is designed for you to think about your beliefs on teaching.
The Cheat Sheet is designed to write out your strategies for how using the theory. Keep it at work as you start to apply the theory to your teaching.
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Practical sla theory for teachers
Provides a solid introduction to core SLA theories.
Videos and materials are easy to understand.
Specifically tailored for language teachers.
Helps apply SLA theories directly in teaching.
Activities
Reinforce Understanding of Learning Theories
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Strengthen your grasp of the key principles of different learning theories through guided tutorials.
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Learning Theories
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Locate relevant tutorial videos or articles on the major learning theories introduced in this course.
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Take notes and summarize the main ideas from each tutorial.
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Apply what you've learned by creating a lesson plan or implementing strategies in your classroom.
Identify Hypothetical Classroom Scenarios
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Sharpen your problem-solving abilities by working through hypothetical classroom scenarios.
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Classroom Management
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Create a list of common classroom scenarios that you anticipate facing in your teaching practice.
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Identify the relevant learning theory that can be applied to each scenario.
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Develop strategies to effectively manage and resolve each scenario using the chosen learning theory.
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Reinforce Understanding of Learning Theories
Show steps
Strengthen your grasp of the key principles of different learning theories through guided tutorials.
Browse courses on
Learning Theories
Show steps
- Locate relevant tutorial videos or articles on the major learning theories introduced in this course.
- Take notes and summarize the main ideas from each tutorial.
- Apply what you've learned by creating a lesson plan or implementing strategies in your classroom.
Identify Hypothetical Classroom Scenarios
Show steps
Sharpen your problem-solving abilities by working through hypothetical classroom scenarios.
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Classroom Management
Show steps
- Create a list of common classroom scenarios that you anticipate facing in your teaching practice.
- Identify the relevant learning theory that can be applied to each scenario.
- Develop strategies to effectively manage and resolve each scenario using the chosen learning theory.
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