ED107 - Creating an Accelerated Learning Environment

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Testimonials:

Thank you. It was interesting to see other instructors comments on successful training.

This was one of the more challenging courses I've taken thus far!

I thoroughly enjoyed the challenge you really opened my eyes and that is what this is about.

This was one of the more challenging courses I've taken thus far!

I really enjoyed the course, it got me thinking of new ways to stimulate my students and connect with all of them.

I absolutely loved this course and will use a lot of the ideas and info in my classroom. Absolutely brilliant.

I found the content very relevant to conditions I face in my classroom with adult learners. Next class I will use music at the start of class. In speech organization and outlining sessions I will use the backward method to present the information. This is the section where students usually doze off.

Course Format

• 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 *
• Pass ALL Required Quizzes
• 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.

Technology Requirements

• A Web browser with JavaScript and cookies enabled
• Adobe Flash Player
• Speakers or headphones

Module 1: The Instructor

• Balance the role of teacher, facilitator and learner in an accelerated learning classroom.
• Ensure that every experience the learner has will be safe and non-judgmental, allowing them to experiment to learn more completely.
• Resist the temptation to try to be the expert on all things related to the topic being taught through strong facilitation and questioning techniques.
• Choose words that encourage learning and avoid words that shut down learning.
• Apply a toolbox of techniques to deal with difficult students so that their learning as well as the learning of their peers is not interrupted.

Module 2: The Classroom

• Use color appropriately in hand-outs, tests, projected images, graphics and student materials.
• Use graphics in hand-outs, tests, project images and student materials to create long-term retention of new learning.
• Adjust seating to encourage the types of communication needed for a specific learning objective.
• Utilize presentation software, charts, white boards, chalkboards and flipcharts appropriately to encourage, rather than distract from learning.
• Use music to increase your learners' ability to focus.

Module 3: Learning Activities

• Balance the time in the classroom to 80% learner 'doing' and 20% instructor 'telling'.
• Choose the best activity for a learning objective.
• Create new games and simulations for any situation by modifying the techniques in your own toolbox.
• Debrief activities adequately to increase the retention of learning.
• Audit your classroom time to the Multiple Intelligences to ensure maximum learning energy in the students.

Module 4: Other Considerations

• Leverage current memory research to ensure that the learning is retained.
• Create appropriate support materials to reinforce the learning objectives.
• Apply the Pygmalion Effect to the learners to drive their success.
• Sequence the learning materials in a way that will best meet the goals of the learning objectives and the energy of the learners.
• Evaluate the success of the class.

Completion of this Course:

• Certificate of Completion
• 4 Hours of Continuing Education

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