The Pedagogical Strategies in Higher Education course is designed for anyone who delivers training or education programmes and interested in improving pedagogical strategies. Specifically, the course focuses on understanding how humans learn, the design and delivery of various teaching strategies such as tbe lecture, small group teaching, the conduct of practicals and projects.
Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
evaluate the theories of human learning influencing the design and development of instructional materials
apply the principles of the lecture method in delivering instruction.
apply the principles of small-group teaching in conducting tutorials and seminars.
organise and sequence learning experiences for projects and practicals
Target Audience:
The course is targeted at the following:
Instructors in institutions of higher learning involved in delivering instruction
Trainers in industry, business, government agencies and the military
Module 1:
Theories of Human Learning
Module 2:
The Lecture Method
Module 3:
Small Group Teaching Methods
Module 4:
Projects and Practicals
Course Delivery:
Through a combination of lecture, demonstration, discussion and practical sessions, particpants will be provided with the opportunity to design and produce a sample of self-instructional materials based on the effective use of instructional design priinciple.
