What participants are saying about this course...

This course was fantastic!!! It far surpassed what I had anticipated. I have already utilized and incorporated some of the course "pointers" in my professional setting. I can't wait to learn more and am anxious to enroll in another MaxKnowledge course!

All instructors should go through this course. It focuses on many points that are potentially vital for a good teacher.

I would like to commend you for putting such a wonderful tool for teaching improvement online. It really helps me a lot in strengthening my ability to teach proficiently.

I really learned from and enjoyed communications with other teachers and the facilitator. Their input provided food for thought and ways I can change my teaching techniques. This has been an excellent teaching tool, and the added element of humor made it fun!

I have learned so much from this course. I have recognized the mistakes that I have made in the past as an instructor and the long list of assumptions that I had made about student abilities. I applied each of the techniques mentioned in this course and I saw the huge difference in student perception and enthusiasm. I would insist that every institution recommend this course to every instructor that joins. In fact this would be the perfect course for both newcomers as well as old timers. Thank you so much for opening my mind to different possibilities and how I shall continue to enjoy teaching as much as the students will continue to enjoy learning.

Course Structure

• Can Start Anytime
• Self-paced (within course enrollment timeframe)
• Faculty Support (facilitator/coach)

Course Length

• 4 Hours of Activities
• 4 Weeks to Complete the Course
• Can Finish Faster

Completion Requirements

• Study Course Content
• Participate in Forum Discussions *
• Achieve 70% on Final Quiz (one attempt only)
• Complete Online Course Survey

* You are required to participate in the course forum. We will assess the level of your discussion activity in the forum and may request an additional opportunity to engage you further in the discussion process prior to your certificate being awarded.

Module 1: Developing as an Instructor

• Recognize the different roles instructors' play in the educational process.
• Identify competencies needed for instructor success.
• Describe different instructional styles and their impact on learning.
• Form a professional image of a career college instructor.
• Create a professional development plan.

Module 2: Planning and Preparation

• Describe commonly used instructional terms.
• Utilize different instructional tools for delivery of course content.
• Create strategies for preparing for the first class meeting.
• Recognize ways of selecting supportive instructional material.
• Write goals and objectives for courses.
• Develop a course syllabus.
• Analyze learning environments.

Module 3: Meeting the Class for the First Time

• Explain the role of the instructor during the first class meeting.
• Identify strategies for a successful first class meeting.
• Recognize ways of introducing class requirements to students.
• Create a to do list for instructional planning.
• Select content and activities for starting a new class.
• Decide on instructional supports to improve student motivation.

Module 4: Delivering Course Content

• Utilize different methods of organizing and presenting class content.
• Select appropriate content delivery options.
• Recognize categories of learning styles.
• Identify different lecture formats.
• Select lecture format appropriate for class being taught.
• Plan ways to use demonstrations to deliver content.

Completion of this Course:

• Certificate of Completion
• 4 Hours of Continuing Education

Completion of Six Courses:

• Certificate of Knowledge in Career College Teaching
• Eligible for MaxPrize*

*MaxKnowledge conducts an annual prize drawing to sponsor a Certificate of Knowledge holder to attend CCA's Annual Convention. U.S. residents are automatically entered in the drawing.

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